Tadafusa Santoku 165mm – Model KNT-165

Description:
Founded in Sanjo City, the heart of blacksmithing in Japan, Tadafusa began as a workshop producing all types of forged iron goods before shifting its focus to kitchen knives. Every knife is hand-forged, shaped, and finished by skilled craftsmen, and Tadafusa remains committed to preserving the authenticity and tradition of forging methods, knife profiles, and blade materials.

The Tadafusa Santoku KNT-165 is an exclusive handmade knife that embodies this philosophy. It features a unique finish and natural coloration along with a hard White Paper Steel (Shirogami #2) core, giving the blade excellent sharpness and edge retention. Due to its traditional production process and strict quality standards, this knife is extremely limited in availability.

Specifications:

• Model: KNT-165

• Blade Length: 165 mm

• Total Length: 300 mm

• Weight: 128 g (may vary as each knife is hand-finished by blacksmiths)

• Steel: Shirogami #2 (White Paper Steel No. 2)

• Hardness: ~63 HRC

• Handle: Magnolia Wood with Ferrule

• Made in Japan

Highlights:

• Exclusive, handmade production

• Unique finish and natural appearance

• Hard Shirogami #2 steel core for excellent sharpness

• Extremely limited availability, making it a collector’s piece