Japanese Gyutou 8 inch Chef Knife for Professionals - Handcrafted VG-10 MAX Damascus Steel with Wood Handle

Discover the Art of Cutting: Handcrafted Blades for True Masters

Forged Perfection: Experience the unparalleled quality of handcrafted blades. Tenkumun takes pride in creating high-quality Japanese knives, expertly merging ancient hand-forging traditions with modern American design and technology. This process ensures that our kitchen knives are not only visually appealing but also excel in performance.

Every knife produced by Tenkumun undergoes meticulous quality inspection, adhering to stringent standards from material selection through to the final manufacturing process.

Product Description: Experience the Harmony of Craftsmanship

Our knives epitomize the perfect blend of ancient Japanese craftsmanship and contemporary design, expertly forged and handcrafted. Each blade features a unique Convex Grinding edge, renowned for its precision and effectiveness. These edges are skillfully crafted by experts in traditional Japanese knife-making techniques, which contribute significantly to their esteemed quality.

The Convex Grinding blade edge offers several advantages. By reducing the surface area that comes into contact with the object being cut, it minimizes resistance, which enhances durability and cutting performance. This specialized edge ensures that the cutting and chopping processes are seamless and efficient.

Craftsmanship Highlights of Tenkumun Japanese Hand-Forged Knives:

• Constructed using the VG-10 series Super Steel as a core, surrounded by 67 layers of Damascus steel.
• High-temperature quenching exceeding 1100 degrees ensures optimal hardness and sharpness.
• Each blade experiences over 1000 strikes at exceptionally high temperatures, imbuing it with a unique flame rose pattern that enhances both strength and flexibility.

The production process involves two rounds of medium-low temperature tempering and a final ultra-low temperature deep freezing treatment using liquid nitrogen. This meticulous crafting paves the way for exceptional performance in the kitchen.

Why Choose a Knife with a Convex Grinding Edge?

The Convex Grinding style is characterized by a smaller cutting edge contact area, reducing slicing resistance and enhancing durability and efficiency. Traditionally, Japanese kitchen knives feature this type of blade, which is almost always handcrafted, as machine production methods for such edges do not currently exist.

The design principle behind Convex Grinding allows for superior cutting performance, particularly on hard and tough materials. Its unique edge angle and bevel enhance penetration, minimize friction during use, and significantly decrease the risk of chipping compared to traditional V-shaped edges. Consequently, this means that employing a Convex Grinding blade not only requires less force but also lowers the chances of blade damage.

Trust in Craftsmanship: Meticulously Handcrafted and Forged Blades

Tenkumun’s knives boast a long, tapered, gradually thinning blade with a finely concave ground edge that ensures maximum cutting efficiency. Each knife is painstakingly hand-polished, reflecting an unwavering dedication to craftsmanship and guaranteeing a pristine finish.

By choosing Tenkumun, you acquire more than just a knife; you embrace a meticulously crafted piece of art that enhances your culinary experience.

Our Mission:

At Tenkumun, our aim is to preserve the rich essence of traditional Japanese chef's knives while adapting to the diverse needs of the modern kitchen. By blending age-old hand-forging techniques with the latest in knife manufacturing technology, we create elegant, efficient, and durable kitchen tools. We are committed to delivering exceptional quality and service, ensuring that every culinary enthusiast enjoys the distinctiveness and value that a Tenkumun knife brings. Experience the joy of cooking with a blade designed for true masters.

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