The Takaharu Series of Aikido knives are easily the most beautiful from our collection. Beyond the visual, the Takaharu Kiritsuke and Takaharu Chef knives included in the Takaharu 2-Piece Knife Set, with their exquisite, defining VG-10 stainless steel blades, can handle a variety of kitchen tasks, from chopping to slicing to filleting, with incredible ease and precision.Every knife in the Takaharu Series is made from 33 layers of stainless steel folded and forged uniquely around a core of VG-10 steel. The resulting blades have a total of 67 layers of metal and are incredibly strong and resilient. Even more notable is that every Takaharu Series handle we produce is completely unique.Each handle undergoes a distinct colorization process, which means the knife you receive will have a surprisingly unique color and pattern. Owners of our Takaharu knives will be able to proudly use a one-of-a-kind, professional grade knife in their kitchens. Explore Each Knife in the Set ~END SET DESCRIPTION~ ~Knife DropDown Labels~Takaharu Kiritsuke Knife,https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0082/0907/2199/files/Takaharu_Kiritsuke_Cut-out.png?v=1667532786;Takaharu Chef Knife,https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0082/0907/2199/files/Takaharu_Chef_Cut-out.png?v=1667532786 ~End Knife DropDown Labels~ ~Knife 1 Description~ Blade: 8-degree V-shaped kiritsuke blade. Made with 33 layers of stainless steel, folded and forged around a high-carbon VG10 steel core. The blade core is composed of 1% carbon and rated 59 HRC on the Rockwell hardness scale.Handle: Our unique colourization process means that every handle we produce is completely different. Each handle undergoes a special stabilization process during which the wood is filled to the core with coloured resin. This process not only yields a unique pattern of colours, but it also provides better durability than traditional wood. Because high quality stabilized wood absorbs very little water, it is less prone to warping and cracking.Note: we cannot predict the colour or pattern of the handle you will receive. Handle is octagonal in shape. Dimensions: 8.1" x 1.8" Weight: 6.8 oz ~End Knife 1 Description~ ~Knife 2 Description~ Blade: 8-degree V-shaped chef knife blade. Made with 33 layers of stainless steel, folded and forged around a high-carbon VG10 steel core. The blade core is composed of 1% carbon and rated 59 HRC on the Rockwell hardness scale.Handle: Our unique colourization process means that every handle we produce is completely different. Each handle undergoes a special stabilization process during which the wood is filled to the core with coloured resin. This process not only yields a unique pattern of colours, but it also provides better durability than traditional wood. Because high quality stabilized wood absorbs very little water, it is less prone to warping and cracking.Note: we cannot predict the colour or pattern of the handle you will receive. Handle is octagonal in shape. Dimensions: 8.1" x 1.9" Weight: 6.7 oz ~End Knife 2 Description~ ~Features Start~ Professional QualityOur blades are made of the highest quality stainless steel. 33 layers of stainless steel are folded and forged around a core of VG10 steel, resulting in a sharper, longer-lasting blade than other chef’s knives. The form factor of the Takaharu Chef Knife's blade is the defacto standard in most North American professional kitchens while the kiritsuke form factor of the Takaharu Kiritsuke Knife's blade is extremely popular amongst professional Japanese chefs.Precision CutsOur 8-degree oblique V-shaped blades are made from a high-carbon VG10 stainless steel core.With 1% carbon composition and a Rockwell Hardness rating of 59, the AIKIDO Takaharu blades are twice as hard as other knives in their class.Easy to CleanMade with stainless steel, cleaning Aikido Knives is as easy as wiping them gently with a wet sponge or cloth.Ergonomically DesignedEach knife has been designed with the optimal center of gravity to ensure it is well-balanced in your hand.The beautiful octagonal wooden handle ensures a comfortable and sturdy grip with every use. ~Features End~ ~Our Guarantee Start~ Our products are made with the belief that high quality kitchen tools should be affordable for all. As culinary enthusiasts ourselves, we look for knives made from the highest quality materials and with outstanding craftsmanship. ~Our Guarantee End~~Product Disclaimer Start~ // EXCLUSIVE: Every Takaharu Series knife handle undergoes a unique colorization process: no two handles will ever have the same colour/pattern! Learn more~Product Disclaimer End~
