The Hotaru series is a super thin SG2 (powdered stainless steel) from the Takefu region of Fukui Prefecture. The goal of this series was to create a very thin, relatively tall, and stainless series that would be easy to use and care for. They are relatively easy to sharpen, take a nice edge, hold it for a very long time, and move through food quite easily. The brushed finish runs from heel to tip, making it easy to clean up and maintain for end users at home. They feature ho wood octagon handles and rounded spines and choils, making them very comfortable in hand. We hope you enjoy this offering designed and made together with one of the younger craftsmen from the Takefu area.
Knife Type: Petty
Steel Type: SG2 Stainless
Handle Type: Octagonal Ho Wood
Construction Type: Stainless Clad
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Length: 115mm
Handle Height: 23.4mm
Handle Width: 18.02mm
Handle to Tip Length: 148mm
Heel to Tip Length: 137mm
Width of Spine at Handle: 1.9mm
Width of Spine above Heel: 1.94mm
Width of Spine at Middle: 2.03mm
Width of Spine 1cm from the Tip: 0.96mm
Blade Thickness 1/2 way between the Spine and Edge: 1.52mm
The Hotaru series is a super thin SG2 (powdered stainless steel) from the Takefu region of Fukui Prefecture. The goal of this series was to create a very thin, relatively tall, and stainless series that would be easy to use and care for. They are relatively easy to sharpen, take a nice edge, hold it for a very long time, and move through food quite easily. The brushed finish runs from heel to tip, making it easy to clean up and maintain for end users at home. They feature ho wood octagon handles and rounded spines and choils, making them very comfortable in hand. We hope you enjoy this offering designed and made together with one of the younger craftsmen from the Takefu area.
Knife Type: Santoku
Steel Type: SG2 Stainless
Handle Type: Octagonal Ho Wood
Construction Type: Stainless Clad
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Length: 128.5mm
Handle Height: 25.76mm
Handle Width: 20.28mm
Handle to Tip Length: 194mm
Heel to Tip Length: 180mm
Width of Spine at Handle: 1.91mm
Width of Spine above Heel: 1.95mm
Width of Spine at Middle: 1.93mm
Width of Spine 1cm from the Tip: 0.73mm
Blade Thickness 1/2 way between the Spine and Edge: 1.67mm
The Hotaru series is a super thin SG2 (powdered stainless steel) from the Takefu region of Fukui Prefecture. The goal of this series was to create a very thin, relatively tall, and stainless series that would be easy to use and care for. They are relatively easy to sharpen, take a nice edge, hold it for a very long time, and move through food quite easily. The brushed finish runs from heel to tip, making it easy to clean up and maintain for end users at home. They feature ho wood octagon handles and rounded spines and choils, making them very comfortable in hand. We hope you enjoy this offering designed and made together with one of the younger craftsmen from the Takefu area.
Knife Type: Gyuto
Steel Type: SG2 Stainless
Handle Type: Octagonal Ho Wood
Construction Type: Stainless Clad
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Length: 133.5mm
Handle Height: 25.83mm
Handle Width: 20.34mm
Handle to Tip Length: 230mm
Heel to Tip Length: 214mm
Width of Spine at Handle: 1.95mm
Width of Spine above Heel: 1.91mm
Width of Spine at Middle: 1.91mm
Width of Spine 1cm from the Tip: 0.96mm
Blade Thickness 1/2 way between the Spine and Edge: 1.69mm
