K&S Custom Teak Octagonal Mono WA HandleMade from beautiful teak wood, this K&S Classic Octagonal Handle offers a clean, timeless look with a warm, natural feel. Teak has long been prized for its strength, stability, and resistance to moisture, making it a great choice for kitchen use. The golden brown tones and subtle grain give each handle its own quiet character. Shaped in the traditional octagonal style, it feels comfortable and secure in the hand easy to control whether youre chopping,

The Tsunehisa Ginsan Nashiji Bunka 180mm is a stainless-clad general-purpose knife best fit for first-timers and students seeking an affordable entry-level Japanese blade

made with premium leather and comes with a green polishing compound pre-mixed in a bottle of mineral oil

58 mm  Width of Spine Above Heel

4 mm  Width of Spine Above Heel

An octagonal ebony handle provides a tapered geometric grip that balances the 270mm blade for extended kitchen tasks

though its wear resistance requires advanced sharpening tools

and weighs 255g

4mm at the spine to 0

Grit: Medium

and finally a chef friend who works in a top Japanese restaurant here in Sydney showed me this particular bone pliers

This 210mm gyuto profile suits general-purpose kitchen tasks including mincing

This santoku profile suits slicing