Tessen by Tanaka Tamahagane Sakimaru Yanagiba 240mm Ebony Wood Handle with SheathTessen by Tanaka Tatara steelmaking is an ancient Japanese method that has been passed down for over 1400 years. Tamahagane, is a type of special steel made in a Tatara (a clay tub furnace) which is now used as a material for Japanese swords with high artistic value. This knife is made from the precious Tamahagane. The number of craftsmen who carry on the Tatara steelmaking is decreasing, and only the small amount of kitchen knives can be made using

Weight: 245g (8

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Blade Type: Single Edge Blade

Blade Height: 51

which has been known as the ``city of cutlery'' since ancient times and has produced many masterpieces

Knife Type: Kamagata Usuba

the grated material stays on top

Length:133mm (5")

toshitaka will continue to work every day by taking spirit of "the soul into one chef's knife"

and shows enough rigidity when in bridging

Knife Type: Sakimaru Yanagiba

Wipe your carbon knives with Tsubaki oil when not in use to prevent corrosion