Carbon and traditional Japanese steels

Carbon and traditional Japanese steels are at the heart of authentic knife craftsmanship. They are sought after for their exceptional sharpness, clean cut, and ability to achieve an extremely fine cutting edge that is difficult for conventional stainless steels to imitate.
These steels contain a higher proportion of carbon and a minimum of alloying elements, which allows for greater hardness and very easy sharpening. Among the best known are Blue Steel (Aogami), White Steel (Shirogami) and traditional SK carbon steels. Each offers a distinctive cutting experience – precision, sensitivity and immediate blade response.
However, carbon steels require regular care. They are not fully stainless, can react with moisture, and develop a natural patina over time. However, it is this very characteristic that is a symbol of authenticity and a personal relationship with the knife for many chefs.
This category is intended for experienced chefs and lovers of traditional Japanese cuisine who appreciate the maximum cutting performance, precision, and character of genuine carbon steel.

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Japonský kuchařský nůž Gyuto 300 mm Kanetsune Honsho Kanemasa E-Series
€143,76

Japanese kitchen knife Gyuto from Kanetsune Honsho Kanemasa E-series with blade made of vergin carbon steel SK-95 , HRC 60-61. The classic ergonomic western handle is made of...

Code: KNTN-KC-745
Nůž Yanagiba Kairyo Kasumi 270 mm Sakai Takayuki
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€120,54

Traditional Japanese Yanagiba Kairyo Kasumi 240 mm knife by Sakai Takayuki is designed for precise filleting of fish and the preparation of sushi or sashimi. The hand-forged...

Code: 07003
Japonský nůž WA Nakiri 165 mm Kanestsune MUKASHI NAGARANO, Inaka 1
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€65,36

The WA-Nakiri chef's knife from the Kanetsune Mukashi-Nagarano series features a core made of high-quality Japanese Blue Steel #2, a 3-layer construction, and a handle crafted...

Code: KNTN-KC-449
Japonský nůž WA Santoku 165 mm Kanestsune MUKASHI NAGARANO, Inaka 1
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Kanetsune MUKASHI-NAGARANO 165 mm Japanese WA-Santoku Knife, Inaka
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€65,36

WA-Santoku chef's knife from the Kanetsune Mukashi-Nagarano series, featuring a core of high-quality Japanese Blue Steel #2, 3-layer construction, with a magnolia wood handle...

Code: KNTN-KC-448
Japonský nůž WA Nakiri 165 mm Kanestsune MUKASHI NAGARANO, Hamatogi 1
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€65,36

The WA-Nakiri chef's knife from the Kanetsune Mukashi-Nagarano series features a core made of high-quality Japanese Blue Steel #2, a 3-layer construction, and a handle crafted...

Code: KNTN-KC-447
Japonský nůž WA Santoku 165 mm Kanestsune MUKASHI NAGARANO, Hamatogi 1
New
€73,53

WA-Santoku chef's knife from the Kanetsune Mukashi-Nagarano series, featuring a core of high-quality Japanese Blue Steel #2, 3-layer construction, with a magnolia wood handle...

Code: KNTN-KC-446
Japonský nůž WA Nakiri 165 mm Kanestsune MUKASHI NAGARANO 1
New
€81,71

The WA-Nakiri chef's knife from the Kanetsune Mukashi-Nagarano series features a core made of high-quality Japanese Blue Steel #2, a 3-layer construction, and a handle crafted...

Code: KNTN-KC-423
Japonský nůž WA Santoku 165 mm Kanestsune MUKASHI NAGARANO 1
New
€81,71

WA-Santoku chef's knife from the Kanetsune Mukashi-Nagarano series, featuring a core of high-quality Japanese Blue Steel #2, 3-layer construction, with a magnolia wood handle...

Code: KNTN-KC-422
Kuchyňský nůž Chef Gyuto 210 mm Konoll Black Forging Aogami Red 1
€245,21

The universal Chef/Gyuto knife from the KONOLL Black Forging Aogami series features a concave blade and a core made of Japanese Aogami #2 steel with high hardness and excellent...

Code: BF00210R
Nůž Gyuto Kiritsuke Hokiyama Tosa Ichi Tsuchime Bright Red 210 mm 1
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€200,16

Japanese Gyuto/Kiritsuke knife 215 mm Hokiyama Tosa-Ichi Tsuchime Bright with Aogami Super steel core and ergonomic Pakka wood handle.

Code: 150710/R
Nůž Gyuto Chef Hokiyama Tosa Ichi Saiun Tsuchime 210 mm magnolia 2
New
€192,07

The versatile Gyuto 210 mm knife made of top-quality Japanese Shirogami 1 (White Paper Steel) offers extreme sharpness, excellent retention, and hardness of around 62 HRC. The...

Code: 150607/JS
sekera Craft axe 420g, White oak 245 mm KNTN-010-151
€155,28

The compact, hand-forged Japanese Craft Axe is designed for precision carpentry work, chipping and splitting smaller pieces of wood. The head is made from S45C / AISI 1045...

Code: KNTN-010-151
Japonská tesařská sekera Bakin/Zenko, White oak (BOTAN) 360 mm
€89,88

The Bakin/Zenko carpenter’s axe, made from 1045 carbon steel with a hardened cutting core, is hand-forged using the Warikomi method. Ideal for precise carpentry work, splitting...

Code: KNTN-010-018
Japonská tesařská sekera Warikomi/Yaki-Magari-e, White oak 360 mm, s koženým pouzdrem Code: KNTN-010-143
Japonská tesařská sekera Masakari/Warikomi-Jigata/Yaki-Magari-e, White oak 360 mm, s pouzdrem
€204,33

Masakari/Warikomi-Jigata/Yaki-Magari-e carpenter’s axe made from 1045 carbon steel. The axe is designed for precise carpentry work and splitting smaller pieces of wood. The...

Code: KNTN-010-141
Japonská sekera Masakari Warikomi-Kariwaku, White Oak 450 mm
€118,50

Japanese-made carpenter’s axe Masakari Warikomi-Kariwaku made from 1045 carbon steel. The handle is made from Japanese white oak and finished with a clear varnish. Includes a...

Code: KNTN-010-006
Japonská sekera Masakari Warikomi-Jigata, White Oak 360 mm
€93,97

Masakari Warikomi-Jigata Japanese carpenter’s axe made from 1045 carbon steel. The handle is made from Japanese white oak and finished with a clear varnish. Includes a leather...

Code: KNTN-010-002
Japonská sekera Ko-Ono, White oak 450 mm s koženým pouzdrem
€93,97
Code: KNTN-010-054
Japonská sekera pro lesní práce Ko-Ono Warikomi/Yaki-Magari-e, White oak, 360 mm, s koženým pouzdrem
€204,33

Ko-Ono Warikomi/Yaki-Magari-e axe made from 1045 carbon steel. The axe is designed for forestry work such as chopping branches or splitting wood. The handle is made from charred...

Code: KNTN-010-144
Japonská sekera Ko-Ono Warikomi/Yaki-e, AISI 1045, White oak 330 mm Code: KNTN-010-134
Japonská sekera Bakin/Zenko, White oak (BOTAN) 360 mm
€93,97

A traditional hand-forged Bakin/Zenko axe from the Mizuno Seisakujo workshop. The head is made using the Warikomi method from 1045 carbon steel, featuring a hard cutting core...

Code: KNTN-010-017
Japonská tesařská sekera Bakin Warikomi/Yaki-Magari-e, White oak 360 mm, s koženým pouzdrem Code: KNTN-010-142

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