ATS34 Steel

ATS34 is a premium high-carbon stainless steel developed in Japan and used across a range of high-end cutting tool applications, prized for excellent edge-forming characteristics, good sharpenability on quality water stones, and strong edge retention through regular use. At CKTG, ATS34 appears in the Hayabusa line from Hatsukokoro, produced in Tosa by Nihei Takahiro in san mai construction with a kasumi finish and octagonal ebony handles. The lineup spans everyday formats, from a nimble petty and a versatile santoku to a bunka with a precision tip and a double bevel kiritsuke, giving right- and left-handed cooks alike an accessible, low-maintenance stainless option that still delivers a refined edge.