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: 23mm
Handle Width: 18mm
Handle to Tip Length: 148mm
Heel to Tip Length: 137mm
Width of Spine at Middle: 2.01mm
Width of Spine 1cm from the Tip: 0.81mm
Width of Spine at Handle: 2.05mm
Width of Spine above Heel: 2.04mm
Blade Thickness 1/2 way between the Spine and Edge: 1.73mm
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: 127mm
Handle Height: 24mm
Handle Width: 19mm
Handle to Tip Length: 196mm
Heel to Tip Length: 182mm
Width of Spine at Middle: 2.07mm
Width of Spine 1cm from the Tip: 0.64mm
Width of Spine at Handle: 2.08mm
Width of Spine above Heel: 2.05mm
Blade Thickness 1/2 way between the Spine and Edge: 1.81mm
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: 134mm
Handle Height: 26mm
Handle Width: 20mm
Handle to Tip Length: 231mm
Heel to Tip Length: 213mm
Width of Spine at Middle: 1.97mm
Width of Spine 1cm from the Tip: 0.72mm
Width of Spine at Handle: 2.09mm
Width of Spine above Heel: 2.09mm
Blade Thickness 1/2 way between the Spine and Edge: 1.83mm
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: 134mm
Handle Height: 25mm
Handle Width: 20mm
Handle to Tip Length: 263mm
Heel to Tip Length: 244mm
Width of Spine at Middle: 2.07mm
Width of Spine 1cm from the Tip: 0.60mm
Width of Spine at Handle: 2.07mm
Width of Spine above Heel: 2.07mm
Blade Thickness 1/2 way between the Spine and Edge: 1.99mm