K&S Hardwood Saya for Shibata KoutetsuThe K&S Hardwood Saya for Shibata Koutetsu is a custom made wooden blade cover designed to complement the unique, precise and modern profile of the Shibata Koutetsu series. Crafted from a combination of Wenge and Teak timber, this saya offers a refined balance of durability, practicality and visual contrast. The light coloured Teak brings warmth and natural character, while the dark African Wenge adds depth and elegance. Once fully oxidised, Wenge

Use a scrub sponge to wash it with warm water

Hangiri (sushi rice mixing bowl)

4mm at the heel that tapers to 0

The Sakai Takayuki Ginsan Yanagiba 300mm is a single bevel sashimi knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring stainless steel construction for raw fish preparation

The skill which created such a breathtaking edge has been passed down from generation to generation in Seki City and as the city of blades which has the highest blade production in Japan

Weighing 69g with a 30mm heel height

This one-man operation by fifth-generation blacksmith Kisuke Manaka involves hand-welding and forging each blade entirely in-house at his Sanjo workshop

The Chinese cleaver is unique in its shape

5mm at both the heel and mid-section

and the migaki surface finish helps reduce food stickage during use

An octagonal WA handle crafted from stabilised birch burl provides a durable grip with unique grain patterns specific to natural wood

The octagonal ebony handle pairs with the blade to deliver a traditional Japanese grip geometry