D-Shaped Handle

The Gen series is a VG10 knife made in Seki, and happens to be a very enjoyable version of VG10 to use and sharpen. The handles are right-handed d-shaped pakkawood with a stainless inserts at the top that helps prevent water from getting into the handle without overlapping the ferrule and increase the resistance to bending at the handle. The fit and finish on this series is very nice, and the kurouchi hammered damascus aesthetic is excellent. They are relatively thin, and yet still retain decent toughness and durability. We think they will work well for both home cooks and working professionals alike. The boxes are also very nice and are made in the “shihouchitsu” style, with clasps to hold the box closed.

• Knife Type: Nakiri
• Steel Type: Stainless
• Handle Type: D-Shaped Pakkawood
• Construction Type: Stainless
• Hand Orientation: Right Handed

• Handle Length: 114mm
• Handle Height: 24.0mm
• Handle Width: 19.0mm
• Handle to Tip Length: 135mm
• Heel to Tip Length: 130mm
• Width of Spine at Handle: 2.0mm
• Width of Spine above Heel: 2.0mm
• Width of Spine at Middle: 2.0mm
• Width of Spine 1cm from the Tip: 2.0mm
• Blade Thickness 1/2 way between the Spine and Edge: 2.0mm
• Blade Height at Heel: 37mm
• Weight: 108g

The Gen series is a stainless-clad VG10 knife made in Seki, and happens to be a very enjoyable version of VG10 to use and sharpen. The d-shaped handle is right-handed and made of pakkawood with a stainless insert at the top that helps prevent water from getting into the handle without overlapping the ferrule and increase the resistance to bending at the handle. The fit and finish on this series is very nice, and the kurouchi hammered damascus aesthetic is excellent. They are relatively thin, and yet still retain decent toughness and durability. We think they will work well for both home cooks and working professionals alike. The boxes are also very nice and are made in the “shihouchitsu” style, with clasps to hold the box closed.

The Gen series is a stainless-clad VG10 knife made in Seki, and happens to be a very enjoyable version of VG10 to use and sharpen. The d-shaped handle is right-handed and made of pakkawood with a stainless insert at the top that helps prevent water from getting into the handle without overlapping the ferrule and increase the resistance to bending at the handle. The fit and finish on this series is very nice, and the kurouchi hammered damascus aesthetic is excellent. They are relatively thin, and yet still retain decent toughness and durability. We think they will work well for both home cooks and working professionals alike. The boxes are also very nice and are made in the “shihouchitsu” style, with clasps to hold the box closed.

The Gen series is a VG10 knife made in Seki, and happens to be a very enjoyable version of VG10 to use and sharpen. The handles are right-handed d-shaped pakkawood with a stainless inserts at the top that helps prevent water from getting into the handle without overlapping the ferrule and increase the resistance to bending at the handle. The fit and finish on this series is very nice, and the kurouchi hammered damascus aesthetic is excellent. They are relatively thin, and yet still retain decent toughness and durability. We think they will work well for both home cooks and working professionals alike. The boxes are also very nice and are made in the “shihouchitsu” style, with clasps to hold the box closed.

• Knife Type: Nakiri
• Steel Type: Stainless
• Handle Type: D-Shaped Pakkawood
• Construction Type: Stainless
• Hand Orientation: Right Handed

• Handle Length: 114mm
• Handle Height: 24.0mm
• Handle Width: 19.1mm
• Handle to Tip Length: 155mm
• Heel to Tip Length: 150mm
• Width of Spine at Handle: 2.0mm
• Width of Spine above Heel: 2.0mm
• Width of Spine at Middle: 2.0mm
• Width of Spine 1cm from the Tip: 2.0mm
• Blade Thickness 1/2 way between the Spine and Edge: 1.9mm
• Blade Height at Heel: 41.5mm
• Weight: 126g

The Gen series is a VG10 knife made in Seki, and happens to be a very enjoyable version of VG10 to use and sharpen. The handles are right-handed d-shaped pakkawood with a stainless inserts at the top that helps prevent water from getting into the handle without overlapping the ferrule and increase the resistance to bending at the handle. The fit and finish on this series is very nice, and the kurouchi hammered damascus aesthetic is excellent. They are relatively thin, and yet still retain decent toughness and durability. We think they will work well for both home cooks and working professionals alike. The boxes are also very nice and are made in the “shihouchitsu” style, with clasps to hold the box closed.

The Gen series is a stainless-clad VG10 knife made in Seki, and happens to be a very enjoyable version of VG10 to use and sharpen. The d-shaped handle is right-handed and made of pakkawood with a stainless insert at the top that helps prevent water from getting into the handle without overlapping the ferrule and increase the resistance to bending at the handle. The fit and finish on this series is very nice, and the kurouchi hammered damascus aesthetic is excellent. They are relatively thin, and yet still retain decent toughness and durability. We think they will work well for both home cooks and working professionals alike. The boxes are also very nice and are made in the “shihouchitsu” style, with clasps to hold the box closed.

The Gen series is a VG10 knife made in Seki, and happens to be a very enjoyable version of VG10 to use and sharpen. The handles are right-handed d-shaped pakkawood with a stainless inserts at the top that helps prevent water from getting into the handle without overlapping the ferrule and increase the resistance to bending at the handle. The fit and finish on this series is very nice, and the kurouchi hammered damascus aesthetic is excellent. They are relatively thin, and yet still retain decent toughness and durability. We think they will work well for both home cooks and working professionals alike. The boxes are also very nice and are made in the “shihouchitsu” style, with clasps to hold the box closed.

The Gen series is a VG10 knife made in Seki, and happens to be a very enjoyable version of VG10 to use and sharpen. The handles are right-handed d-shaped pakkawood with a stainless inserts at the top that helps prevent water from getting into the handle without overlapping the ferrule and increase the resistance to bending at the handle. The fit and finish on this series is very nice, and the kurouchi hammered damascus aesthetic is excellent. They are relatively thin, and yet still retain decent toughness and durability. We think they will work well for both home cooks and working professionals alike. The boxes are also very nice and are made in the “shihouchitsu” style, with clasps to hold the box closed.

Our Gesshin Magomitsu workshop is dedicated to the production of historical styles of knives and the preservation of history and traditions of the people of the Noto Peninsula. Their strong ties to the sea and the cuisine they developed from it prove the need for dependable tools that can withstand the rigors of the ocean.

The ikasaki is a squid butchery knife. Small, but quite robust with an "s" wide bevel grind, it is a decently tough little knife. In the case of the Ainu people in the Peninsula, these ikasaki were used in home kitchens and not strictly limited to processing squid. They would be used for general food prep; squid, fish, and vegetables were cut equally.

Our Gesshin Magomitsu workshop is dedicated to the production of historical styles of knives and the preservation of history and traditions of the people of the Noto Peninsula. Their strong ties to the sea and the cuisine they developed from it prove the need for dependable tools that can withstand the rigors of the ocean.

The funayuki is a single-bevel knife, similar in function and shape to the deba, but notably thinner. Because of this thinness, the fish cutting ability of this kind of knife is more graceful and agile. It is also, consequently, more delicate. Furthermore, the fishermen of the Noto Peninsula would bring these on board to prepare meals for themselves to sustain their energy while fishing all day. They would use funayuki to cut fruits and vegetables.

Our Gesshin Magomitsu workshop is dedicated to the production of historical styles of knives and the preservation of history and traditions of the people of the Noto Peninsula. Their strong ties to the sea and the cuisine they developed from it prove the need for dependable tools that can withstand the rigors of the ocean.

The ikasaki is a squid butchery knife. Small, but quite robust with an "s" wide bevel grind, it is a decently tough little knife. In the case of the Ainu people in the Peninsula, these ikasaki were used in home kitchens and not strictly limited to processing squid. They would be used for general food prep; squid, fish, and vegetables were cut equally.

The Shinbu ikasaki has an irridescent kurouchi finish on the stainless cladding and a robust core of blue #2. The handle is made of keyaki, a wood traditionally used in Japanese architecture for temples, shrines, and fine furniture because of its durability and ability to withstand the elements. When finished, it takes on a brilliant luster that highlights its striking figure, making it as visually captivating as it is reliable. The top is finished with a pakkawood ferrule. This knife comes with a rust eraser for maintaining the oxidation on the blade.

The Zakuri 180mm Blue #2 Deba is a single bevel knife used for the fabrication and butchery of fish. The thickness and stoutness of the blade allows for clean processing of fish. The thickest of the single bevel knives, deba are used for everything from filleting to cutting through the rib, pin, and neck bones. The heat treatment on the blue #2 is tough and durable and the edge has great edge retention. The fit-and-finish on the Zakuri deba are a step above their double bevel counterparts with rounding on the spine and choil and a migaki finish.

The branding/markings on the blade fluctuate between a stamped, debossed mark and a laser-etched mark. If you have questions about our current batch, feel free to reach out to us.

*We give each Zakuri deba a full bevel sharpening before we ship them out so they perform extremely well right out of the box for you. Please expect a short delay before we ship them out.