AFunayukiis a short, all purpose knife that was historically used by fishermen while at sea. The profile of the blade is similar to that of adebabut thinner; making it an excellent all purpose knife.

Tatsutogi is our most economical single bevel carbon steel traditional series. Hand forged in the sword making tradition from two pieces of steel. With a soft steel as the edge, these are easier to sharpen, making them good beginner Japanese chef knives.

CAUTION – Always hand wash and dry knives. Use caution when cutting anything that may contain bones, pits, seeds, hard pieces, or was previously frozen

All Carbon steel blades will patina through regular use and may rust if left wet. This is not a defect, it is a product of the material that comes with carbon steel’s ability to take a finer edge, which is why it is preferred by many chefs. This is NOT a stainless steel.