This is a traditionally desired feature of wooden handles, especially when it comes to knives designed for fish handling. This is because, when written, both have the same Kanji “角巻” and the difference is only in the pronunciation. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. The buffalo tsuba equipped to the handle represents high-quality and excellent durability, that means made for professional originally.

Indeed, it is perfect for performing a wide variety of cuts in all types of foods such as fish, vegetables, fruits and meats. From Japanese cooking knives to high utility chef and vegetable knives in the Japanese style, find the perfect knife for your needs. It is a favored choice for woodworking, especially in regions where it is native, and it holds cultural significance in traditional Japanese craftsmanship. Personalized advertising may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of information under California and other state privacy laws, and you may have a right to opt out.Japanese zelkova, is a versatile hardwood known for its reddish-brown heartwood, moderate hardness, durability, and attractive grain patterns.

The wood is elegant and subtle, and takes finishes and oils well, so the wood’s natural beauty is further enhanced.This 140mm Santoku is a multi-purpose knife that handles each of the "three virtues" of Japanese cooking (meat, fish and vegetables) with ease. Choose knives in the traditional Japanese style including Deba, Gyuto, Sashmi, Nakiri, Santoku and Usuba knives, available in a variety of sizes. Since it is a mixture of natural and man-made materials, the choice of colors, textures, and finishes is limited only by the imagination of the manufacturer. T he most widespread and traditional Japanese handle is made of wood from the honoki tree, a species of magnolia wood. From every angle, the Gekko knife reminded me of the way that the shape and light of the Moon changes each night.