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Tamahagane San 2 Piece Carving Set in Case
Tamahagane San 2 Piece Carving Set in Case
Tamahagane San 2 Piece Carving Set in Case
Tamahagane San 2 Piece Carving Set in Case
Tamahagane San 2 Piece Carving Set in Case
Tamahagane San 2 Piece Carving Set in Case

Tamahagane San 2 Piece Carving Set in Case

£299.00
£349.95
Tax included.

The word Tamahagane means precious steel. Historically, the word Tamahagane has been known as a particular, very pure and high quality steel produced using traditional Japanese techniques. The Kataoka factory in Niigata Japan uses Tamahagane as its brand name, making exceptional knives that are unsurpassed in sharpness and edge retention. Our Tamahagane Knives are all made with a 3 ply stainless steel constuction. The middle layer is VG-5 which forms the edge of the blade. This layer is exceptionally hard (61 HRC), it is as hard as VG-10 stainless steel but has superior edge retention. The two outer layers are made of SUS-410 stainless steel, which is softer and more stain resistant in order to protect the cutting edge. In all the knife blade material is rolled and thinned to a thickness of just 2mm. Tamahagane knives are given a bevelled edge of around 15 degrees, giving an incredibly sharp finish. Finally the knives are finished with glorious laminated wooden handles, which contain weights to ensure that the knives are perfectly balanced. Always wash your knives by hand, dry thoroughly and never put them in a dishwasher. All Tamahagane knives are covered by the manufacturers guarantee against faults and defects. Knives should be stored in a block or other protective case to protect the blades and always kept out of reach of children.

Knives cannot be sold to any person under the age of 18. When you place an order with us, you are confirming that you are 18 or older. Sometimes we may ask for proof of identification.

  • Tamahagane San Knives
  • 3 Ply Stainless Steel Construction
  • VG-5 Core with SUS410 Outer Layer
  • Knife Blade is jus 2mm thick
  • Bevelled Edge
  • Handwash Only
  • Made in Japan
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Tamahagane – Ancient meets modern. Hand finished Japanese Knives

Made by skilled artisans in Tsubame, Niigata. The result of hundreds of years of knife making skills stretching back to the times of the Samurai.


A tough inner core of VG5 steel sandwiched between two layers of softer SUS410 stainless steel is the hallmark of the Tamahagane series. The edge is bevelled to a 15-degree angle and hand-finished using waterstones. Tamahagane knives are perfectly sharp straight out of the box.


Tamahagane San features a brown micarta handle with weighted balance. It is made with a 3-ply stainless steel construction. The middle layer is VG-5 steel which forms the edge of the blade. The two outer layers are made of SUS-410 stainless steel, which is softer and more stain resistant in order to protect the cutting edge. All knives including paring, utility and vegetable knives, Santoku, Nakiri and chef kitchen knives, filleting boning and carving knives are hand finished and checked.


Why buy from us at Cotswold Knife Company?

Buying from us is seamless. We offer a large selection of over 500 knives, so we are confident that you will find the perfect knife for your needs. Our knives are carefully chosen, and the ranges we offer cover every aspect of kitchen and professional use. Our inventory is carefully managed, and if a knife is listed as "in stock" you can trust that it truly is available for purchase.


We are committed to providing competitive pricing so you will always get the best value for your money. Our delivery process is fast and efficient, so you can expect your order to arrive speedily.


At The Cotswold Knife Company, we believe in personal and useful customer service, if you run into any troubles or want to talk with anyone, you won't get robots you get us. We encourage you to contact us with any questions or concerns. We provide great service, just as we would expect if we were the ones making a purchase.


Buying from us also supports a small British business.


SKU: SN-2122

Frequently Asked Questions

If it isn't it will say 'Out of Stock', otherwise yes, we have it! You can order with confidence.

If ordered before 2 pm we will dispatch it the same working day. Enhanced delivery is available at the checkout.

Talk to us, we can advise and process your order over the phone. 01666 575134