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Tadokoro Edosaki (eel knife), 195 mm, Yasuki Shirogami steel (Custommade)
SKU: T24-007Tadokoro Edosaki
Single-edged blade with a core of special Yasuki White #2 (Shirogami) steel with a layer of non-stainless steel. This knife is hand-forged by one of the master smiths in Sakai, and the blade is sharpened and finished by Makoto Tadokoro. The blade is sturdy and hand-sharpened, with no thickening, making it very easy to sharpen. The octagonal handle features a beautiful hand-applied Urushi lacquer. An Edosaki is a Japanese eel knife. The kissaki (point) of the blade is angled, and the handle is short and beveled, making it comfortable to hold.
- Blade length: 195 mm
- Total length: 320 mm
- Weight: 260 grams
- Steel type: The edge is made of Japanese Yasuki White #2 (Shirogami) steel (non-stainless) with a single layer of (non-stainless) steel for protection. The edge is single-sided, so it is for right-handed use only.
- Hardness: 62 (Rockwell C)
- Handle: Straight octagonal handle with traditional Japanese Urushi lacquer in red and blue.
Special features: Tadokoro knives are available in very limited editions. The knives are always produced in small batches. Polishing and sharpening is done entirely by hand by Makoto Tadokoro-san, who is considered one of the best sharpeners in Japan. The level of finish and sharpening is unparalleled. Tadokoro knives are among the finest in the world and are true collector's items.
Like all Japanese knives, Tadokoro knives are not dishwasher safe and are prone to oxidation. Cleaning and drying them after each use, and applying oil (Camellia oil) is the best treatment for these exclusive products.
