Before the development of stainless steel for mass production all knives were made of Carbon Steel. Carbon steel is the perfect material for blade construction. It can be made extremely sharp often with a tighter edge than could ever be achieved with a Stainless blade.
It also retains that edge for a long time and easy to sharpen. Some of the best knives are still Carbon Steel.
If you're not use to using Carbon Steel knives you will surely feel the difference in the way it slices, any discolouration that can occur over time adds character to the knife and shouldn't be anything to be concerned about.
Carbon steel will discolour and if not properly looked after it will develop rust. Please see Steel Types for more information.
We have carefully sourced mainly high carbon knives that are often Clad in Stainless so you get all the benefits of the familiar Stainless and the superior edge of Carbon.
We have carefully sourced mainly high carbon knives that are often Clad in Stainless so you get all the benefits of the familiar Stainless and the superior edge of Carbon.
Seisuke Blue Super Hammered Santoku - 165mm - Walnut & Double Green Pakka Wood Handle
*NEW FOR 2023*
An excellent addition to our Seisuke range. A beautifully crafted blade complete with engraving and a luxury walnut and double green pakka handle.
Specifications:
Knife Type: Santoku
Steel Type: Blue Super (Carbon Steel, Rust Prone)
Blade Hardness: HRC 63-64
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 165mm (6.5")
Blade Height: 45.8mm (1.8")
Blade Thickness: 1.8mm (0.1")
Ferrule Material: Green Pakka wood
Handle Material: Walnut(With Double Green Pakka wood)
Handle Length: 127mm (5")
Weight: 121g (4.3 ounces)
Kanetsune Blue Steel No.2 Kurouchi Santoku Japanese Knife 165mm
Arguably our most authentic, originally styled, blades with no frills. Just pure Japanese steel No.2 (HRC 61-62). Incredibly hard wearing and a work horse in the kitchen with the added protection of a Kurouchi finish.
Steel Type: Blue Steel No.2 (Carbon Steel)
HRC: 61-62
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 165mm (6.5")
Blade Height: 46mm (1.8")
Blade Thickness: 3.5mm
Handle Material: Magnolia Handle
Ferrule Material: Plastic
Handle Length: 134mm (5.3")
Weight: 121g (4.3 ounces)
Sakai Kikumori Blue Steel Small Santoku Japanese Knife 140mm Green Pakka wood Handle
The sharpness of the knives from the Kashiwa manufacturer, Sakai Kikumori, Osaka, has been recognized worldwide. This stunning green-handled santoku knife is ideal for chopping, dicing and mincing.
Steel Type: Blue Steel
Blade Hardness: HRC 64
Blade Type: Double-edged blade
Blade Length: 140mm (5.5")
Blade Height: 35mm (1.4")
Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.1")
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Green Pakka wood
Handle Length: 115mm (4.5")
Weight: 95g (3.4 ounces)
Although really a petty (or paring) knife we have classed this example from Kanetsune as a small chefs knife, down to it's particular shape which makes it suitable for a vast range of kitchen tasks.
Steel Type: Blue Steel No.2 (Carbon Steel, Rust Prone)
Blade Hardness: HRC 61-62
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 135mm (5.3")
Blade Height: 34mm (1.3")
Blade Thickness: 2.2mm (0.087")
Ferrule Material: Pakka wood
Handle Material: Oval
Handle Length: 115mm (4.5")
Weight: 71g (2.5 ounces)
Seisuke Kurumi Blue Steel Kurouchi Usuba (Nakiri) - 165mm - Walnut and Double Red Pakka Wood Handle
Another superb addition to our Seisuke range. A beautifully crafted blade complete with engraving and a luxury walnut handle. Super Blue hard steel mean this Usuba Nakiri will not need sharpening for a very long time!
Steel Type: Blue Super (Carbon Steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 63-64
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 165mm (6.5")
Blade Height: 48mm (1.9")
Blade Thickness: 4mm (0.2")
Handle Material: Walnut (with double red pakka wood)
Handle Length: 128mm (5")
Weight: 160g (5.6 ounces)
A limited addition Kengata Santoku with a stunning American cherry wood WA handle. Light weight and beautifully balanced with a blue super steel core. A stunning piece.
- 160mm Blade
- Blue super steel core (HRC 63-64)
- Black Iron Clad
- American Cherry Wood WA handle
- 132g
A limited edition Kengata Santoku with a stunning American cherry wood WA handle. Light weight and beautifully balanced with a blue super steel core. A stunning piece.
Steel Type: Blue Super (Carbon Steel, Rust Prone)
Blade Hardness: HRC 63-64
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 210mm (8.3")
Blade Height: 45mm (1.8")
Blade Thickness: 2.5mm (0.098")
Ferrule Material: Red Pakka wood
Handle Material: Keyaki (Japanese Elm)
Handle Length: 130mm (5.1")
Weight: 178g (6.3 ounces)
Kanetsune Blue Steel No.2 Migaki Finished Nakiri 165mm Magnolia Handle
It doesn't get more traditionally Japanese than the Kanetsune Blue No.2 Carbon Steel Nakiri. This style of knife is used for almost every kitchen task in every Japanese home. With this version from Kanetsune you are getting centuries of knowledge in knife production and super hard Blue Steel No.2
Steel Type: Blue Steel No.2 (Carbon Steel, Rust Prone)
Blade Hardness: HRC 61-62
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 165mm (6.5")
Blade Height: 53mm (2.1")
Blade Thickness: 3.8mm (0.15")
Ferrule Material: Plastic
Handle Material: Magnolia
Handle Length: 133mm (5.2")
Weight: 111g (3.9 ounces)
A lovely Nakiri in true Japanese tradition with a Black Kurouchi finish which minimizes corrosion.
Aogami Blue Super steel #2 is about the best mix for high carbon steel knives and ensures a fine, razor sharp edge and smooth cut.
Light weight well balanced and a joy to handle.
Aogami Blue Super steel #2 is about the best mix for high carbon steel knives and ensures a fine, razor sharp edge and smooth cut.
Light weight well balanced and a joy to handle.
- Blue Steel Aogami #2
- HRC 62 - 64
- Double Bevel
- Octagonal 'WA' Chestnut Handle
- 170mm Blade
- 175g
Kokubyaku Blue Super Hammered Kurouchi Gyuto Japanese Knife 210mm Morado Handle
Super Classic and light weight. We love the build of these knives - Super hard steel that will retain it's edge for an incredibly long time! Traditional Kurouchi styling and a solid two tone Morado handle
Steel Type: Blue Super (Carbon Steel, Rust Prone)
Blade Hardness: HRC 63-64
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 210mm (8.3")
Blade Height: 47mm (1.9")
Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.079")
Ferrule Material: Pakka wood
Handle Material: Morado
Handle Length: 127mm (5")
Weight: 156g (5.5 ounces)
*Another Exclusive for 2022 - Small Independent supplier*
Born in 1979. After serving Masami Azai's (Echizen Marukatsu) apprenticeship, Nao Yamamoto went on to further apprenticeship with Kamotou Hamono in Takefu.
Blade Hardness: HRC 61-62
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 180mm (7.1")
Blade Height: 46mm (1.8")
Blade Thickness: 5mm (0.2")
Handle Material: Walnut
Handle Length: 130mm (5.1")
Weight: 150g (5.3 ounces)
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SEISUKI AOGAMI (BLUE STEEL NO.2) NASHIJI SANTOKU JAPANESE CHEF KNIFE 165MMIn the true tradition of Japanese skill and style this Santoku is as close as you'll get to the type of steel used for Centuries all over Japan.
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SEISUKE AOGAMI (BLUE STEEL) NO.2 NASHIJI AJIKIRI CHEF KNIFE 105MMA light, small and very versatile ' Mini Deba ' perfect for more intricate tasks or chopping herbs / vegetables. The only knife of this style that we stock.
*Suitable for Left and right handed users |
Small but mighty. This range is made from Blue Super, which is a carbon steel with HRC rating of between 63 and 64. This very hard steel has incredible sharpness and exceptional retention.
Steel Type: Blue Super (Carbon Steel)
HRC: 63-64
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 135mm (5.3")
Blade Height: 27mm (1.1")
Blade Thickness: 2.1mm
Handle Material: Keyaki (Japanese Elm) Handle
Ferrule Material: Red Pakka wood
Handle Length: 125mm (4.9")
Weight: 75g (2.6 ounces)
A popular Usuba Nakiri Knife with a slightly angled blade, featuring an elegant 'Sumi Nagashi' pattern created by the skilled folding and hammering of the steel.
Light weight and perfect for chopping fruit and vegetables
- Blue Steel No.2
- 11 Layer 'Starburst' Damascus Clad
- Red Sandlewood 'D' shaped handle (Shitan)
- 62-64 HRC Rockwell
** As used by Head Chef Olivia Burt
(MasterChef Professionals, Ex Ritz Hotel)
Seisuke Kurobeni Blue Super Hammered Kurouchi Santoku - 185mm - Red Pakka Wood Handle
A stunning fusion knife from Seisuke. Complete with 'western' style red pakka, full tang handle and a more traditional super blue carbon steel blade, with high Rockwell rating.
Steel Type: Blue Super (Carbon Steel)
HRC: 63-64
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 210mm (8.3")
Blade Height: 46mm (1.8")
Blade Thickness: 2mm
Handle Material: Red Pakka wood Handle
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Length: 114mm (4.5")
Weight: 201g (7.1 ounces)
As we know, no matter how well you look after your carbon steel knives, over time they will discolour and possibly rust.
This handy little tool is incredibly effective!
A light rub on the effected area will restore your blade to it's original state
(Can also be used on a variety of items that may have rusted over time)
- For best results use with a little water and wash / dry knife after use
