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Shibata Koutetsu AS 8cm handmade japanese paring knife

Shibata

A small Japanese paring knife for great precision!

8 cm San Maï blade structure: alternating 3 layers of steel

Japanese Aogami Super steel core: 1.5% carbon

65HRC Rockwell hardness: excellent edge retention

Octagonal handle for ambidextrous use

Rosewood with black pakkawood bolster

Hand-forged at Takefu Knife Village, Japan

Carbon knife: requires careful maintenance

179,90€
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Product Details

Material
Carbon steel
Manufacturing
Japan
Color
Wood
Riveted handle
No
Hardness HRC
65
Blade finish
Polished
For right- or left-handed use
Symmetrical
Steel
Blue Super
Blade size
8cm
Dishwasher
No
Total length
21,3cm
Edge
Smooth
Knife tip
Convex
Product ID
HLWSHI-KOUT-AS-P80

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Description

Concentrated know-how from Japan

The Shibata Koutetsu AS 8 cm paring knife is forged at Takefu Knife Village in Japan. Under the expert eye of TakayukiShibata, this compact Japanese kitchen knife reveals the quintessence of precision thanks to its San Maï blade with Aogami Super core, perfectly suited to small, everyday cuts!

A sharp, resistant blade for this Japanese paring knife

The San Maï structure (three layers of steel) incorporates a core of Japanese Aogami Super steel (also known as Blue Paper Steel) with 1.5% carbon, offering a hardness of 65HRC. This choice guarantees a highly durable, easy-to-sharpen edge, with a fine, ultra-slip blade thanks to its polished finish. A layer ofstainless steel covers the core for added strength.

An ergonomic, ambidextrous Japanese kitchen knife

The octagonal rosewood handle, combined with a black pakkawood bolster, offers outstanding grip quality. Designed for symmetrical use, it is equally suited to right- and left-handed users, with optimal balance for pleasant, precise work!

Summary of the features and benefits of your Shibata knife

  • 8 cm San Maï blade: ideal for small jobs, precise slicing
  • 1.5% carbon AS steel: high-performance cutting edge
  • 65HRC Rockwell: excellent cutting edge retention
  • Polished finish: smooth glide and fast cleaning
  • Octagonal rosewood handle: stable, ambidextrous grip
  • Takefu manufacturing, Shibata supervision: high standards of craftsmanship

Carbon knife: use and care tips

  • Avoid hard surfaces, frozen foods or bones.
  • Hand-wash only, dry immediately.
  • Maintain on 1000-6000 grit stone, leather for polishing.

Store

  • in a dry place.
  • Do not put in dishwasher and do not leave to soak.

Takayuki Shibata: the master of sharpening

Takayuki Shibata, master sharpener, personally supervises the sharpening of each blade of Shibata Koutetsu knives. Each and every handcrafted Japanese knife passes through his hands, guaranteeing an exceptional edge, reputed to be among the sharpest in the world. His workshop is located in Takefu Knife Village, a center where a large number of craftsmen gather to exchange techniques and know-how.

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