Fujiwara Western Denka Santoku 165mm meta-recently-received a 'factory-made' knife is made

a 'factory-made' knife is made entirely by machines

You don't need a ton of pressure or speed

00 Japanese Knife Over 150mm $20

About the Maker - Ikeda-san has been learning from Anryu-san since 2007 in the legendary knife-making area known as Takefu Knife Village

It grinds steel well

Fujiwara Western Denka Santoku 165mm meta-recently-received a 'factory-made' knife is madeThe Denka no Hoto, which translates to Treasured Family Sword, is made from Aogami Super, the undisputed king of knife steels. It keeps a ridiculous edge longer than almost any other Japanese knife steel and doesnt rust nearly as easily as other high carbon steels. Fujiwara san knows that chefs hold their knives by the blade in a pinch grip, so he created an iconic notch at the back of the knife for ones index or middle finger to rest in. His knives