Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, flourished as a sword-producing region during the Kamakura period, and is still famous today as one of the three major production areas for blades.
Aiming to create a blade like a sword that is praised for "unbreakable, unbending, and sharp," swordsmith Shizu Saburo
The company name, Ayaka, is based on careful work, cutting-edge ideas, and unique
A row of elegantly designed knives
The "Gen" knife series from Shizu Cutlery Manufacturing features a beautiful blade made from high-quality VG10 steel with a hammered black Damascus finish.
This is a high-end line that has a traditional Japanese pattern style, but with a reinforced core and made of laminated wood for enhanced functionality.
Specifications: Each knife is handmade, so the size, weight, and blade finish may vary.
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Manufacturer Size:
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19cm
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full length:
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330mm
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Actual blade length:
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190mm
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Blade width at base:
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46mm
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Blade thickness:
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2.11mm
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weight:
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164g
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Blade structure: Three-layers
Blade core material: VG-10
Blade side material: Stainless steel (Damascus)
Blade finish: Black hammered Damascus
Blade shape: Bunka
Double-edged
Brand: Shizu Takumi
Series: Gen
Handle: Plywood
Ferrule: Plywood
Production area: Seki City, Gifu Prefecture
