Dieter Schmid - Fine Tools
	Georg-Wilhelm-Str. 7 A - 10711 Berlin - Germany Tel ++49 (0)30 342 1757 - Fax ++49 (0)30 342 1764 Website: www.fine-tools.com

Dieter Schmid - Fine Tools Georg-Wilhelm-Str. 7 A - 10711 Berlin Tel ++49 30 342 1757 - Fax ++49 30 342 1764 Website: www.fine-tools.com

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Japanese Handmade Kitchen Knives and Noodle Knives made by Katsushige Anryu

Knifesmith Katsushige Anryu in Takefu, (new town name since Oct 2005: Echizen) Fukui Province specializes in the production of high-quality kitchen knives and noodle knives. With all his knives, the cutting edges are forged from "white paper steel", a high-carbon steel that is very hard. The blades’ hardness is more than 60 HRC. These knives are not stainless steel! Click pictures for enlargements!

	Santoku Hocho All purpose knife grinded on both sides Cutting steel in the center Steel type: White Paper Steel 5 layers of Damascus steel each side Handle made of cherrywood Ferrule made of black plastic Blade length 165 mm Blade thickness 2 mm Shaft thickness 4.2 mm Order nr. 312720 Price € 89,--

	Nakiri Hocho Vegetable knife grinded on both sides Cutting steel in the center Steel type: White Paper Steel 5 layers of Damascus steel each side Handle made of cherrywood Ferrule made of black plastic Blade length 165 mm Blade thickness 1.7 mm Thickness of shaft 4.9 mm Order nr. 312721 Price € 89.00

	Mini Santoku Hocho Small all purpose knife grinded on both sides Cutting steel in the center Steel type: White Paper Steel Black surface Handle made of Magnoliawood Ferrule made of black plastic Blade length 130 mm Blade thickness 1.7 mm Thickness of shaft 4 mm Order nr. 312722 Price € 39.90

	Santoku Hocho All purpose knife grinded on both sides Cutting steel in the center Steel type: White Paper Steel Black surface Handle made of Magnoliawood Ferrule made of black plastic Blade length 165 mm Blade thickness 2 mm Thickness of shaft 4.2 mm Order nr. 312723 Price € 82.00

	Nakiri Hocho Vegetable knife grinded on both sides Cutting steel in the center Steel type: White Paper Steel Black surface Handle made of Magnoliawood Ferrule made of black plastic Blade length 165 mm Blade thickness 1.8 mm Thickness of shaft 4.9 mm Order nr. 312724 Price € 82.00

	Soba Kiri Noodle knife grinded on both sides Cutting steel in the center Steel type: White Paper Steel Handle made of Hinokiwood Blade length 240 mm Total length 375 mm Blade width 78 mm Blade thickness 1.8 mm Thickness of shaft 2.8 mm Order nr. 312730 Price € 149.00

	Soba Kiri Noodle knife Grinded on one side Two layers of steel Steel type: White Paper Steel Black surface Handle: Steel winded with cord Blade length 300 mm Total length 300 mm Blade width 130 mm Blade thickness 3 mm Thickness of shaft 7 mm Order nr. 312731 Price € 460.00

	Soba Kiri Large noodle knife Grinded on one side Two layers of steel Steel type: White Paper Steel Handle: Steel winded with cord Blade length 360 mm Total length 360 mm Blade width 130 mm Blade thickness 3 mm Thickness of shaft 7 mm Order nr. 312732 Price € 599.00