Kanetsune Namishibuki Wa-Gyutou 210mm Damascus bez Pouzdra
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Product detailed description
The name of the series "Namishibuki" means rippling water in Japanese, as the attractive black damascus blade looks like the ripples of the ocean. This blade is composed of 101 layers of damascus and a core of high-speed powdered steel with a hardness of 61 ± 0.5 HRC.
The best sharpness is delivered by a team of super skilled craftsmen whose boundless devotion to making kitchen knives in Seki. The originality comes from the traditional Japanese octagonal handle, which is composed of black wood and a red micarta ring.
This knife comes in a luxury wooden box.
Proudly made in Seki, Japan.
Blade length: 210 mm (8.3 ")
Overall length: 348 mm (13.7 ")
Blade steel: 101 layers damascus w/ high speed powder steel core
Hardness in HRC: 60.5 - 61.5
Handle: black plywood/red micarta ring
Weight: 140 g (4.94 oz)
Made in Japan, Seki City
Additional parameters
| Category: | Japanese kitchen knives |
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| EAN: | 4956856728420 |
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Amazing knives with a history spanning more than eight hundred years originate from a place where craftsmanship has been refined through countless generations. Seki, widely known as the City of Blades, concentrates an exceptional number of Japanese swordsmiths and knifemakers. Tradition remains alive, evolving naturally while preserving the core principles of classical Japanese sword making. Each knife reflects manual skill, deep knowledge of steel, and respect for materials, clearly noticeable from the first cut.
VG-10 steel has earned its reputation through a balanced composition that supports long-lasting sharpness, structural stability, and an extremely fine edge. The blade responds precisely to careful grinding, delivering aggressive yet controlled cutting performance. The result offers remarkable sharpness combined with reliability, suitable for demanding kitchen tasks as well as intensive everyday use.
Production in Seki blends historic forging methods with modern control of heat treatment and steel structure. Every step focuses on performance, balance, and durability rather than superficial perfection. Japanese knives from this region have gained global recognition for their elegance, extreme sharpness, and technical sophistication, all grounded in authentic craftsmanship. Made in Japan here signals origin, heritage, and a serious commitment to quality.
| Manufacturing company : | Kawamura Cutlery (Seki, Japan) |
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