Shigeki Tanaka - This young skilled craftsman that can boast with his radical design and mastery makes knives that are beloved by people all over the world.

Shigeki Tanaka is the fourth generation blacksmith. After his great grandfather, Mr. Gentaro, started making sickles in Meiji Period, the family men (Tanaka’s grandfather and father) specialized in traditional sickles.

Although at that time the demand for sickles was gradually decreasing, his family continued mainly with their production. However, Tanaka’s father and uncle also made some knives in addition. Few years ago, after his father passed away, Tanaka took over and now the company focuses only on high-quality, handmade kitchen knives. He has four people working with him at the factory and all the knives are handmade. Due to his excellent knife-making skills, Shigeki Tanaka is one of the most recognizable blacksmiths in the city of Miki.

Specifications:

Knife Type: Multi Slicer

Blade Length: 240mm

Total Length: 380mm

Height : 32mm

Thickness : 1mm

Weight: 121 gram

Blade Steel Type: GIN-SAN

Blade Edge: Double Bevel

Handle Material: Wa (Japanese) Handle - Oval Pakkawood

Hardness: 60-62 HRC

Hand crafted in Japan

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