Shigeki Tanaka VG10 Damascus 170mm Santoku Shirogami 2 trained extensively under his uncle’s

trained extensively under his uncle’s guidance and has inherited the expertise and spirit of the Anryu family tradition

Brand: Tojiro

It's rare for damascus steel to be used on a Chuka Bocho (Japanese made Chinese Cleaver)

we have found it takes 5-6K grit compound extremely well

Shigeki Tanaka VG10 Damascus 170mm Santoku Shirogami 2 trained extensively under his uncle’sThis Santoku is handcrafted by Shigeki Tanaka with VG10 steel core, clad with stainless steel and heat treated to 60 61 HRC. The beautiful edge geometry and distal tapering ensure an incredibly smooth cutting performance. Featuring a beautiful Damascus finish, the blade is paired with a wa handle made with wenge wood with black buffalo horn kuchiwa. Spec: Origin (Made in): Miki, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan Brand: Tanaka Kazuyuki Hamono Craftsman: Shigeki