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Takeda NAS Bunka Medium 180mm Érable

by Takeda
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Original price $430.00 - Original price $430.00
Original price
$430.00
$430.00 - $430.00
Current price $430.00
Description

Takeda Hamono est une petite boutique de forgeron fondée en 1920. Le père de Shosui Takeda a déménagé son activité à Niimi en 1951 et a fabriqué des lames forgées à la main et des outils tels que des couteaux de cuisine, des houes, des haches, etc. Le maître forgeron Shosui Takeda a réussi à forger des lames l’acier carbone Aogami Super de haute qualité. Ce sont des lames emblématiques qui ont été vendues dans le monde entier aux passionnés de couteaux et aux professionnels à la recherche d’outils de coupe de haute performance. Les lames sont constituées de « AS », forgées dans leur intégralité à la main, comme cela se fait depuis des générations.
Takeda san a travaillé à perfectionner l’un des aciers les plus difficiles à forger pour un forgeron. L’acier Hitachi Blue Super possède l’une des meilleures rétentions de tranchant de tous les aciers. Takeda est considéré comme l’un des rares fabricants de couteaux à maîtriser ce matériau et continue de progresser.

Tips for best results

Make sure your knife will deliver its absolute best by having it professionally sharpened at least once a year. Please note that our meticulously handcrafted Japanese knives are – unless otherwise noted – carbon steel and not stainless steel. To prevent rust, make sure the blades are patted dry – especially when cutting acidic items. Never cut frozen foods, hard products, bone, or twist the blade when using. Never soak in water after use or put in the dishwasher. After use, store in a cool, dry place and avoid high temperature fluctuations. 

Our commitment to you – our customers
Warranty

Every knife we carry has a lifetime warranty from manufacturing defects and errors. For example, if the handle becomes detached or cracks appear after a few weeks of proper use. Or if there are any blade cracks from the edge to the spine. While such defects are indeed rare, they can occur. In such cases, we will exchange the knife in question or give you a refund. Each warranty case is different depending on the criteria, and we reserve the right in each and every case to evaluate the applicability of our lifetime warranty in the event of any manufacturing defects and errors.

After-Sales service

Do you get the feeling that your knife just can’t “cut it”?

Each knife we carry is supplied with a so-called “factory edge”. Our chef knife range comprises more than 200 different products. While all our handcrafted Japanese knives ship with a “factory edge”, ultimate blade sharpness can vary. If you feel that your knife’s blade edge is not performing to its full potential, feel free to contact us and we will provide you with professional sharpening for free!

Oops! What about the truly Unthinkable?

Was it just through a slight slip of the hand that your knife accidentally fell on the floor and damaged its tip and blade, or it was used to cut a hard, frozen product and chipped? Don’t despair, get in touch with us and we will solve the problem through our in-house, professional sharpening and repair service.

Simply contact us or visit our store to get a free estimate.

Customer Ratings

Dimensions

Size

180mm

Weight

125g

Total lenght

302mm

Handle length at tip

174mm

Edge lenght

167mm

Blade height

58mm

Blade thickness

2.2mm

Handle size

128mm

Blade

Steel

Hitachi Bleu Super (Aogami), Stainless Cladd

Steel type

Semi-stainless

Handle

Handle material

Bois d'érable et Bague en Pakka

Details

Profile

Bunka

Usage

All purpose knife

Hand orientation

Ambidextrous

Making

Production area

Niimi-Okayama/Japon

Blacksmith

Shosui Takeda 武田 松水

What are the different types of Japanese knives?

What are the different types of Japanese knives?

Each Japanese knife is made with a specific purpose in mind. There are types of multi-purpose knives such as the Gyuto which is the equivalent of a chef's knife or the Santoku which translates into: three virtues, a name that well represents its multiplicity. The Sujihiki and the Yanagiba are made for slicing while the Nakiri and the Usuba are specialized for cutting vegetables. Without forgetting the Petty for precision tasks. The list goes on and the possibilities are diverse.

Why buy a Japanese knife?

Why buy a Japanese knife?

Japanese blades are lighter, very balanced, higher hardness, sharper and retain their sharpness longer. This allows the user greater control of his work tool and a clean cut to alter the texture and flavor of the food as little as possible.