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All of our knives are hand forged by master blacksmiths in Japan for professional chefs, home cooks and everyone in between.
Ueda Cutlery
“Each swing of my hammer brings forth our ancestral traditions and techniques from centuries past. This knife was forged and crafted with my hands and heart. I hope you will use and cherish it for years and years to come.”
Issei Shin
Nestled in the mountains of Yamaguchi prefecture amid rice fields and bamboo forests, Issei Shin is hand-forged into existence one by one. Recognizing that many western chefs and home cooks use the rocking method when chopping, we collaborated with the blacksmith to give birth to Issei Shin.
Issei Shin blades have an ample curve to aid in the rocking technique. However, the end of the heel is straight, enabling the user to also use the up and down chopping method as well. The point at the tip is perfect for trimming meat, chicken and fish and other intricate cutting tasks. The wide girth of the blade makes scooping up your chopped vegetables or fruit and placing them in a pan or bowl effortless.
Don’t forget to use your Issei Shin to slice tomatoes and bread too!
Issei Shin comes in three sizes.
4.72” $199.00 Sheath: Small: 34.50
6.5” $229.00 Sheath: Med Wide 39.50
7.10” $249.00 Sheath: Med Wide 39.50
8.3” $259.00 Sheath: Large Wide 39.50
DETAILS:
Steel: Japanese high carbon Aogami (blue)
Handle type:
4.72”: Japanese Cherry Wood
6.5”: Japanese Cherry Wood
7.1”: Japanese Cherry Wood
8.3”: Japanese Zelkova
Handle length
4.72”: 4.5”
6.5”: 5.0”
7.1”: 5.0”
8.3”: 5 ¼”
Weight
4.72”: 2.9 oz
6.5”: 4.6 ounces
7.1”: 5.4 ounces
8.3”: 6.6 ounces
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