Kitchen "Bespoke" Fukube Kaji / SHINBU Squid-Slicing Knife Small Deba Double-Edged Field Blacksmith

Product Name: Fukube Kaji / SHINBU Kitchen Knife
Category: Tableware/Kitchen > Kitchen Tools
Country of Origin: Made in Japan

SHINBU - An All-Purpose Knife Featuring Noted Craftsmanship

This is an all-purpose knife, based on the Ika-saki Knife (squid-gutting knife) born in one of Japan's three major squid fishing ports. It is resistant to rust and water. The blade is made of Yasuki Steel Aogami #2, known for its superior sharpness, while the core is made of stainless steel. The handle is crafted from reinforced wood and zelkova (keyaki), treated for water resistance, making it easy to handle at home. It can also be used as a small deba knife. It is suitable not only for squid but also for gutting small fish that fit in the palm of your hand, such as horse mackerel and sillago. This versatile knife is perfect for home use, as well as for outdoor activities and fishing.

For more details, please visit our website:
https://fukubekaji.jp/shinbu/
This product is priced at 33,000 yen.

Fukube Kaji
A blacksmith forge that has been crafting tools to support people working in the satoyama and satoumi (rural landscapes) of Noto for over 100 years. Tools used in the rich natural environment of the Noto Peninsula are designed differently even within the same category, depending on their intended use for the sea or mountains. For the crucial blade part, Yasuki Steel Aogami is used to maintain sharpness, and local pine charcoal is used for quenching. Craftsmen continue to meticulously create these blacksmith tools, which are difficult to mass-produce, just as they have for generations.

■ Size
Total Length: 245mm
Blade Length: 120mm
Blade Width: 35mm
Thickness: 4mm
■ Weight
110g
■ Materials
Blade: Steel (Aogami #2)
Core: Stainless Steel
Handle: Natural Zelkova Wood (Keyaki)
Ferrule: Laminated Reinforced Wood