VG-10 ステンレス
VG-10 (Takefu Special Steel Co., Ltd.) is one of the most popular and highly regarded Japanese Stainless Steels for making cutlery. It has strong corrosion-resistance and can provide very good edge sharpness and edge retention. VG-10 belongs to a group of steels called "Cobalt Steels”, but it also contains Vanadium, which improves its strength, toughness and edge retention.
ダマスカスは、異なる鋼材を何層も重ね合わせ製作された積層鋼の包丁の事です。ブレード(刃身)の中心には切れ味鋭い硬質の鋼が使われ、両サイドを覆うのは複数の軟質鋼材。メッキや接着剤によってではなく冶金的に複数の鋼が接合されています。鍛えるほどに波紋は複雑にになり、独特の木目模様が美しい包丁に仕上がっていきます。
The handles on these knives are Octagonal Oak wood dye Japanese Lacquer (Urushi) that recalls the images of Japanese tradition.
The coating film of Urushi exudes a warm sense of intimacy when in contact with the skin that can almost be likened to the touch of an infant’s skin. With antibacterial and disinfectant properties, it is also provides an exceptional sense of security. urushi is a totally natural lacquer, and with use develops a distinct, deeply refined luster and texture which cannot be reproduced with chemically developed coating materials. This naturally fosters strong feelings of attachment and deference.