Master Shiro Kamo is one of the great makers of Japan and founders of Takefu knife village. Using traditional techniques to forge modern steels he has become a pioneer in his field. We are very proud to sell his knives.

SHAPE: Santoku. Named after the three best things to do with this knife - slicing, dicing and mincing. It is the classic veg prep knife with both good breadth and width. 

STEEL: Shirogami 2 with iron cladding (non-stainless).

FINISH: Suminigashi - the damascus patterning.

HANDLE: Rosewood 

LENGTH: 165mm in length.

MAKER: Shiro Kamo - Takefu, Japan

BEST FOR: Purists looking for an everyday knife. 

SAUNDERS SAYS: "No stainless finishes here. If you can take the time to look after it, it will repay you in spades."