165mm Ittetsu Shirogami Wa Bunka
165mm Ittetsu Shirogami Wa Bunka
Etsu Knives is located in Echizen Fukui prefecture. These Ittetsu knives are an Echizen-based collaboration between a small team of craftsmen led by blacksmith Tadayoshi Kajiwara.
Location: Echizen, Japan.
Line: IW
Construction: Hand-forged San mai
Edge Steel: Shirogami #1 (HRC ~62)
Cladding: Iron
Finish: Kurouchi
Edge Grind: 50/50 (Double Bevel)
Handle: Octagonal walnut
Weight: ~g
Blade Length: ~165mm
Overall Length: ~mm
Thickness at Heel: ~mm
Blade Height: ~mm
The best sharpening tools for Japanese knives are leather strops and fine whetstones.
Japanese chef knives are brittle and are designed for cutting soft tissue foods. High Carbon steel chef knives can rust if not kept dry.
***A Note On 2025 Tarriffs for U.S. and International Customers***
***A Note On 2025 Tarriffs for U.S. and International Customers***
Beginning April 5, 2025, Japanese imports entering the U.S. will be subject to a 10% tariff, increasing prices for domestic customers of District Cutlery.
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