Tanaka Kama Kogyo is a fourth-generation blacksmith shop in Omura City, Nagasaki Prefecture - a region whose metalworking tradition traces back over 800 years to the Battle of Dannoura, one of the decisive naval battles of feudal Japan. Katsuto Tanaka is the current principal blacksmith, carrying forward generations of forge-welded blade production in a part of Japan less celebrated than Sakai or Echizen but no less serious about its craft. Mark has a personal relationship with the Tanaka family and carries their work exclusively at CKTG.
The kiri cleaver at 189mm blade length brings a tapered tanto tip to the cleaver format - the broad blade of a cleaver with enough tip precision for fine cuts and dicing. Bob waited almost two years for these to come back in stock - worth it. Fit and finish flawless, nashiji finish beautiful, the tapered tip enables finer cuts and dicing, slight belly for rocking, and the height lets you scoop produce from the board. Walnut Octagonal handle. Even 50/50 double-bevel grind. CKTG exclusive US source for Matsubara. Free US shipping over $100.
What Customers Are Saying: One five-star review from Bob - waited almost two years for these to come back in stock and says it was worth it. Fit and finish flawless, nashiji finish beautiful, tapered tip enables finer cuts and dicing, slight belly for rocking, height for scooping from the board.
Care Instructions: Ginsan (Silver #3) is a fully stainless steel - low maintenance and resistant to corrosion. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher. Use wood or rubber cutting boards. Avoid bones, frozen foods, and hard materials. Sharpen on quality water stones - Ginsan at 62 HRC sharpens more easily than most stainless and takes a fine edge that rivals carbon steel.
The kiri cleaver at 189mm blade length brings a tapered tanto tip to the cleaver format - the broad blade of a cleaver with enough tip precision for fine cuts and dicing. Bob waited almost two years for these to come back in stock - worth it. Fit and finish flawless, nashiji finish beautiful, the tapered tip enables finer cuts and dicing, slight belly for rocking, and the height lets you scoop produce from the board. Walnut Octagonal handle. Even 50/50 double-bevel grind. CKTG exclusive US source for Matsubara. Free US shipping over $100.
What Customers Are Saying: One five-star review from Bob - waited almost two years for these to come back in stock and says it was worth it. Fit and finish flawless, nashiji finish beautiful, tapered tip enables finer cuts and dicing, slight belly for rocking, height for scooping from the board.
Care Instructions: Ginsan (Silver #3) is a fully stainless steel - low maintenance and resistant to corrosion. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher. Use wood or rubber cutting boards. Avoid bones, frozen foods, and hard materials. Sharpen on quality water stones - Ginsan at 62 HRC sharpens more easily than most stainless and takes a fine edge that rivals carbon steel.
- Blacksmith: Katsuto Tanaka
- Workshop: Tanaka Kama Kogyo
- Location: Omura City, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan
- Construction: Hammer Forged, San Mai
- Edge Steel: Ginsan (Silver #3) Stainless Steel
- Cladding: Nashiji (Pear Skin) Stainless
- HRC: 62
- Finish: Nashiji (Pear Skin)
- Edge Grind: Even 50/50 Double Bevel
- Handle: Walnut Octagonal
- Weight: 8.4 oz (240g)
- Blade Length: 189mm
- Total Length: 340mm
- Spine Thickness at Heel: 4mm
Reviews
1 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Worth the wait!Posted By: Bob Z
41 people found this review helpful
I waited almost 2 yrs for these to come back in stock and it was worth it. Fit and finish is flawless. The Nashiji finish is beautiful! With its tapered tip you can do finer cuts and dicing jobs, slight belly lets you rock cut and the height lets you scoop. See the pix i posted in "show us your new knife" in the forum"
41 people found this review helpful
I waited almost 2 yrs for these to come back in stock and it was worth it. Fit and finish is flawless. The Nashiji finish is beautiful! With its tapered tip you can do finer cuts and dicing jobs, slight belly lets you rock cut and the height lets you scoop. See the pix i posted in "show us your new knife" in the forum"
