Tabata Hamono is a small blacksmith shop on Tanagashima Island, located south of Kagoshima Prefecture in Kyushu. They make this sujihiki with Blue #2 steel, stainless cladding, and a Kasumi finish. Chefknivestogo is proud to be the first dealer for this company in the USA. The handle is made of oak with a urushi finish that makes it water-resistant. If you're looking for a nice, handmade knife by a Japanese blacksmith, this is a good choice at a reasonable price.
Blacksmith: Tabata Hamono
Brand Name Tanegashima
Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
Location: Tanegashima, Japan
Edge Steel: Blue #2 (Aogami #2)
Cladding: Stainless Clad
Bevel: Double Bevel
Edge Grind: Even
Finish: Kasumi
Handle: Oak Octagonal
Weight: 8 oz (226 g)
Edge Length: 278 mm
Total Length: 427 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 3.9 mm
Blade Height: 39.5 mm
