Shigeki Tanaka Silver 3 Santoku yoshikane-hamono finish and handle are the

finish and handle are the same

Fujiwara San combines the incredible edge-taking capabilities of his own choice of Super Blue steel Chigusa-kou with a layer of stainless steel to create a knife that is truly a privilege to own

This daily driver is thick above the heel with an aggressive distal taper

The cutting edge though will take on a patina (rust coloured patterning) as it is carbon steel but we like that

It handles intricate jobs well and can also be used for general cutting

Shigeki Tanaka Silver 3 Santoku yoshikane-hamono finish and handle are theSubtle and excellently finished by Tanaka san this santoku makes great use of the durability and edge retention of silver 3 steel.