Katsushige Anryu Blue 2 Tsuchime Bunka 175mm Stainless Clad Ebony

Katsushige Anryu Blue 2 Tsuchime Bunka 175mm Stainless Clad EbonyThis Katsushige Anryu Blue 2 Tsuchime Bunka 175mm is a stainless clad general purpose knife best fit for users seeking a pointed profile with Aogami #2 carbon steel performance. Forged by Anryu Hamono in Echizen, this 175mm blade features a double bevel and san mai stainless clad construction around a Blue 2 core. The Bunka profile offers a straighter edge and reverse tanto tip suited for slicing, dicing, and chopping fruits, vegetables, and meats,

Diamond plates don't really last (for thinning)

The simplest way to describe: the Gouken Arata is the slime version of a (improved) Chosera that is same surface size but thinner (15mm)

This 400 grit is excellent for establishing a new bevel angle or removing chips from the blade

positioning this santoku as an accessible entry point into high-performance Japanese cutlery for everyday kitchen use

Crafted with precision and excellence

This Nigara VG10 Damascus Tsuchime K-tip Gyuto 240mm with Black Chacate handle is a double-bevel chef's knife best fit for first-timers

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I really like Suehiro stones because they give excellent feedback and superb cutting speed

Takayuki is the leading Japanese kithcen knife manufacturer based in Sakai

offering intricate grain patterns and enhanced durability through the stabilisation process

Ebony (black)

though fit and finish reflect its budget-friendly positioning within the Kurokuma line