Bannou Higonokami White #2 Steel Knife collection-hatsukokoro-saihyo Subtle and excellently finished by

Subtle and excellently finished by Tanaka san this santoku makes great use of the durability and edge retention of silver-3 steel

It's easy to sharpen and offers great performance

The kiritsuke shape adds an extra element of control for intricate tasks while the overall size gives you all the cutting power of the gyuto

We often view these knives as collectors pieces given their rarity and price but rest assured

With its wonderful sakura handle complimenting a superbly finished blade

Bannou Higonokami White #2 Steel Knife collection-hatsukokoro-saihyo Subtle and excellently finished byThe "bannou" knife is a small single piece craft and utility knife from the Nagao Kanakoma factory the the only makers of authentic Higonokami knives and is a san mai construction of a white #2 steel core clad in soft iron for maximum sharpness and durability. They're finished with a lovely range of different colour traditionally corded handles and blade covers made in a wide range of patterns and colours. Please note: Each knife is a unique pairing