On Tanegashima Island, south of Kagoshima Prefecture in Kyushu - the island where Portuguese traders introduced firearms to Japan in 1543 - Tabata Hamono hand forges this double bevel deba. CKTG is proud to be the first and only US dealer for this maker.
Care Instructions: Blue #2 is a reactive carbon steel at the edge. Wash and dry the knife promptly after use and avoid prolonged contact with acidic foods. Do not cut frozen foods, bones, or hard materials. Apply a light coat of camellia oil for long-term storage. Each knife is made by hand so measurements will vary.
Care Instructions: Blue #2 is a reactive carbon steel at the edge. Wash and dry the knife promptly after use and avoid prolonged contact with acidic foods. Do not cut frozen foods, bones, or hard materials. Apply a light coat of camellia oil for long-term storage. Each knife is made by hand so measurements will vary.
- Blacksmith: Tabata Hamono
- Brand Name: Tanegashima
- Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
- Location: Tanegashima, Japan
- Edge Steel: Blue #2 (Aogami #2)
- HRC: 62
- Cladding: Stainless Clad
- Edge Grind: Double Bevel, Right Bias (See Choil Shot)
- Finish: Kasumi
- Handle: Oak Octagonal with Black Painted Ferrule
- Weight: 9.8 oz (278 g)
- Blade Length: 163 mm
- Total Length: 305 mm
- Spine Thickness at Heel: 8 mm
- Blade Height: 51 mm
