Tanaka-San is a fourth generation Blacksmith. His great grandfather started making sickles in Meiji Period.
Tanaka- San got his start in Fukui city. After 3 years he decide to return to his families factory in Miki City.
Shigeki Tanaka is a young and very skilled blacksmith. After his father passed he took over the family shop. Making beautiful Damascus designs, Affordable well performing blades. 4 people work with him in his shop and everything is handmade.
Tanaka-San is arguably the most recognizable blacksmith in Miki City.
Length - 330 mm (13 in.)
Weight - 126 g (4.5 oz)
Edge Length - 185 mm (7.25 in.)
Heel Height - 46 mm
Steel Type- Blue (Aogami) #2
HRC- 62-64
Cladding - Carbon Damascus
Bevel- Double Bevel
Handle - Rosewood, Hawaiian Silk wood Custom Octagonal
Please do not cut frozen foods or bones with these knives.
Always wash with a cloth and warm soapy water and dry after use