Forged in Japan by the highly skilled smith Tooru Tamura and sharpened by the renowned sharpener Tateo Myojin, this knife is made from Aogami #2 carbon steel and reflects the finely calibrated precision of classic Sakai-style craftsmanship. The forging is precise and focused on pure cutting performance, resulting in a blade with excellent balance and outstanding edge geometry.

The knife has a comfortable weight and fits naturally in the hand. The edge itself is very thin, allowing it to move effortlessly through ingredients with exceptional cutting performance.