Tanaka-San is a fourth generation Blacksmith. His great grandfather started making sickles in Meiji Period.
Tanaka- San got his start in Fukui city. After 3 years he decide to return to his families factory in Miki City.
Shigeki Tanaka is a young and very skilled blacksmith. After his father passed he took over the family shop. Making beautiful Damascus designs, Affordable well performing blades. 4 people work with him in his shop and everything is handmade.
Tanaka-San is arguably the most recognizable blacksmith in Miki City.
Length - 284 mm (11.25 in.)
Weight - 92 g (3.2 oz)
Edge Length - 156 mm (6.2 in.)
Heel Height - 31 mm
Steel Type - R2/SG2
HRC - 63 - 65
Cladding - Stainless Damascus
Bevel - Double Bevel
Handle - Leopardwood, Trustone Custom Octagonal
Please do not cut frozen foods or bones with these knives.
Always wash with a cloth and warm soapy water and dry after use