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Kitchen knife Shiro Kamo Kama-Usuba 16.5cm G-0104
Kama-Usuba knife is handmade by Shiro Kamo. Blade lenght is 165 mm. Traditional Japanese octagonal handles in rosewood. Blade is made of Shirogami steel, 11 layers. This japanese knife is not allowed to wash by dishwasher. Knife by mr. Shiro Kamo has very hard, but thin blade. It is not allowed to cut by japanese chef knives bones and meat with bones, coconuts and other nuts, other hard products. The smith Shiro Kamo crafts his blades in the Takefu Knife Village. Shiro Kamo, born in 1958, was honored for his skill with the famous Japanese title "Dento-Kogei-shi" at age 45 (Master of Traditional Craft). Currently, he is President of the Takefu Knife Village Association.
€160.48

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The smith Shiro Kamo crafts his blades in the Takefu Knife Village. This is a smithy cooperative that has upheld the tradition of sophisticated metalworking for almost 700 years. The individual Japanese kitchen knives are crafted by hand, using only the best materials. In recognition of his outstanding work, the smith was awarded the title of »Master of the Traditional Craft« at the age of 45. Currently, Shiro Kamo is President of the Takefu Knife Village Association.