Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, flourished as a production center of swords in the Kamakura period (1185-1333) and is still famous today as one of the three major regions of knife manufacturing.
The company, named after the swordsmith Shizu Saburo, aims to make knives like his swords, which are said to be "unbreakable, unbendable, and sharp."
Its knives are made with careful work, advanced ideas, and elegant designs that cannot be found anywhere else.
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: Laminated Reinforced Wood
Ferrule: Compressed Plywood
Production area: Seki City, Gifu Prefecture
