志津刃物製作所

Seki City, Gifu Prefecture is a small town located in the middle of Japan, and is famous worldwide for its production of high quality kitchen knives.  

The history of the Seki knife making industry dates back to the 13th century, when master swordsmith, Motoshige moved from Kyushu district to Seki to begin making his swords there. He chose Seki for its rich natural resources such as good quality iron sand, charcoal and fresh water.  During the Muromachi Era (1338-1573), which began just a century later, there were over 300 swordsmiths working in Seki with Kanemoto Magoroku and Saburo Shizu being the two most famous. The superior quality of Seki swords and the name of Seki were quickly recognised throughout Japan for its solid reputation as a sword making centre of excellence. 

 The techniques and skills and the ancient attitudes of traditional Japanese sword making have been passed down across the centuries and are still alive in today's modern knife making industry. The Shikisai Miyako Damascus knives are made by Shizu Hamono Co. Ltd. in Japan, a company that derived its name from the famous sword maker Saburo Shizu. The blades are manufactured from AUS8 & low carbon martensite steel, which is a 33 layer Damascus blade manufactured using the traditional artisan techniques of the famed blacksmiths of Seki to attain extraordinary sharpness. Developed to embody the essential functions and beauty of knives, these knives are truly a masterpiece of blacksmithing, and all have the beauty and functionality that you would expect from a classical Japanese knife. 

Our range includes the three sizes of Chef's knife (240mm, 210mm, 180mm) a long blade slicing knife for fish, the Deba houcho double bevel edge for chopping, a Santoku general purpose knife plus utility, paring and peeling knives. We highly recommend you to experience the superior performance, sophisticated design and very Japanese quality of these beautiful knives.

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Shikisai Miyako 33 Layer Damascus Aus8 Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 180Mm
Shikisai "MIYAKO" series

Shikisai "MIYAKO" series,

Pursuing beauty of the chefs knife itself, "Miyako" represents the hallmark of Japanese quality kitchen blades.
The 33 layer Damascus stainless steel is gorgeously used to craft these beautiful cutlery and matte finish is applied after mirror polishing to achieve a subtle luster. The expert's technique by skilled craftmen in Seki realise razor sharp edges through their careful finishing process. The "MIYAKO" blades are durable and the sharpness will last for a long time.
The unique and stylish "R" shape design is applied to the handle to more comfortably fit chef's hand.The blades are hand sharpened to ensure maximum sharpness out of the box. 

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Shikisai "GEN" Series

Shikisai "GEN" Series 

Gen means black and expert in Japan. The distinctive black iron and Damascus pattern encapsulates the beauty and depth of Japanese harmony. The blade has been manufactured from a 33 Layer Damascus Stainless Steel, VG10/core retaining a hammer finish to reduce the chances of food sticking to the blade. The traditional Japanese handle has been designed to naturally grip the hand "Shape of Chestnut" and has been made in the traditional manner from laminated wood. The blades are hand sharpened to ensure maximum sharpness out of the box.   

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Shikisai "GEN" Series

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