Matsubara Hamono TNK-KR165SA-WN Katsuto Tanaka Shirogami 16.5cm Santoku Knife

Hand Forged by Master Blacksmith Katsuto Tanaka

Made in Nagasaki, Japan

3 Ply, Shirogami Cores with Stainless Steel Cladding Kurouchi Finish

Walnut Handles with Black Ferule

Handwash Only 

Matsubara Knives hail from Nagasaki and is run by 4th generation blacksmith Katsuto Tanaka. Using very traditional forging techniques to make knives and tools. The tradition of knife makign in the city goes back over 800 years. Highly respected in Japan, Matsubara make knives of exceptional quality. The ranges we carry contain Shirogami and Aogami cores, 2 of the best carbon steel cores for use in Japanese knives.