Takeda NAS Carbon Fiber Bichu-No-Kami Friction Folder

This item is new old stock produced around 2019. It comes with a leather carrying pouch included

Takeda was founded in 1920 and moved to Niimi in 1951. Shosui Takeda is a third generation blacksmith and is ranked among the highest in Japan. We are very proud to carry Takeda as we have used his knives in professional kitchens for years and fell in love with them very quickly. We know once you try one, you will feel the same way.

All of his blades are hand forged from Aogami Super Steel and are cladded in stainless (NAS) making these knives very low maintenance. Meticulous heat treatment of the blades helps create amazing edge retention, performance and strength. These knives are thin and lightweight but very balanced, making all of your tasks in the kitchen a complete breeze. All of Takeda's knives are double bevel with a 50/50 grind, making them user friendly to both right or left handed users. This is a friction folding knife and has no locking mechanism. The handle is made from carbon fiber scales.

SPECS:

Blacksmith: Shosui Takeda

Steel type: Aogami Super Steel (Super Blue Steel)

Rockwell Hardness: 63-64

Location: Niimi, Okayama Prefecture

Handle: Carbon Fiber Scales

Blade length: 90mm
Handle length: 125mm
Weight: 93g