Shinko Kurokumo R2 Black Damascus K-Tip Gyuto 210mm by Shiro KamoI am super glad to offer you the Shinko Kurokumo by Master Shiro Kamo. The concept of the Kurokumo is very similar to my Syousin Chiku Migaki line: people really like a standard line, so I make up a even better custom line based on it. In this case of Shinko Kurokumo, Shinko () is the K&S in house brand and the Kurokumo (, black cloud) represents the acid etched damascus pattern. The knife itself is idential to the Syousin Suminagashi namely same

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An awesome newly designed K&S semi-custom handle a standard

Finishing on 3000 grit gives a fairly toothy edge that works great in a demanding kitchen

The san-mai stainless clad construction ensures the blade remains fully stainless and does not require reactive care

Used by many Japanese chefs these are professioanl quality tools not matched by the generic household ones sold on eBay / Amazon

The Masutani VG1 Tsuchime Santoku 170mm Western Handle is a double-bevel general-purpose knife best fit for first-timers and students seeking an affordable stainless steel option from Echizen blacksmith Kunio Masutani

Hirosugu Tosa (Dento-Kogeshi)

and asked if he would forge us some blue 1 honyaki blades according to my spec

Fig: Master Shiro Kamo forging a Syousin Suminagashi blade at the Takefu Knife Village

The Masutani Sairyu VG10 Damascus Gyuto 180mm is a stainless steel chef's knife with a Western handle

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