The pinnacle of tradition. Shuzo Shozo series.

High end. Kumoryu Kiride short knife 18mm

This is Ikeuchi Hamono's highest grade cut-out knife made from No. 2 blue steel and laminated soft iron by forge welding and forging. The reddish blue steel is hammered and tempered into a durable material. The laminated (10 layers) pattern is beautiful and each piece has a different pattern. It has excellent durability, and has a sharp cutting edge with good underside opening and opening. The handle fits comfortably in the palm of your hand, making it easy to adjust the force slightly.
Please use the cut-out type for all types of work such as wood, bamboo, plastic, etc. If your hands hurt after working for a long time, you can wrap them with tape or string.
Single-edged right hand. Left-handed versions can also be made by special order.

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The Shuzon Shozo series is a high-end series that demonstrates the best of Ikeuchi cutlery's traditional techniques. Everything is done by hand and requires dozens of steps to create a sharp blade, allowing you to craft it without stress. Since it is made of blue steel, it can also be used to work with hard materials (dried bamboo). In addition to woodworking, it is also used for handling fish (eel), etc.
The knife is lightly coated with varnish to prevent rust, so it may feel dull at first. It will come off when you use it, but if you want to enjoy the sharpness of Ikeuchi knives from the beginning, please wipe it off with thinner before use.

*Can be resharpened and repaired.