Paring knife with blade length cm. 9 of the Kataoka Line, brand Tamahagane is manufactured by the Japanese company Kataoka of Niigata in Japan.
San Mai 9 cm blade with VG-5 core with a hardness of 61 HRC, the outer part is made of SUS410 steel with Rockwell Hardness 58.
It results in three layers of steel that give the product strength and cutting edge.
The forged /Tsuchime/ blade is engraved and its surface creates a beautiful satin effect.
The elegant handle is made of stabilised pakka wood.
The construction of this sheet blade is realised by compression of the two steels. The raw material of 3 layers with a total thickness of 20.0 mm is brought to a thinner thickness of 2.0 mm to 2.9 mm by repeated rolling processes.
Type: Paring knife
Blade length: 9 cm
Handle material: Black Pakkawood
Blade: Hammared (Hammered) 3-ply special steel
Delivery time: 5-7 days
FAQs
What distinguishes Tamahagane knives?
Tamahagane balances traditional Japanese heritage with modern manufacturing. Inspired by the historic steel used for katanas, these knives feature multilayer blades with excellent cutting performance, while remaining more accessible than highly artisanal Japanese knives.
What is the brand philosophy?
To combine Damascus-style aesthetics, modern steels, and precise cutting performance while maintaining a strong Japanese identity with greater production consistency.
Who are they for?
Advanced users and professionals looking for an authentic Japanese knife that is easier to manage in everyday use.
What are they ideal for?
Precision cutting tasks involving vegetables, fish, and boneless meat, where control and clean cuts are essential.
Maintenance?
Hand wash, dry immediately, and sharpen regularly using whets
What distinguishes Japanese knives from Western ones?
Thinner geometries, sharper edge angles and an approach focused on precision and clean cutting.
Santoku or Gyuto: which should you choose?
The santoku is compact and versatile for everyday use; the gyuto is closer to a classic chef’s knife and is ideal for long cuts and sustained work.
Are Japanese knives more delicate?
Yes, they often require more care: they are not suitable for bones, frozen foods or twisting, but offer superior cutting performance when used correctly.
How do you properly sharpen a Japanese knife?
Whetstone sharpening is ideal: a medium grit for maintenance and a finer grit for finishing, adapting the choice to the steel and usage.