[General Features]
<< Please note that the conventional series name "Fujiwara Kanefusa WB series" was changed to this "SOUMA WB series" because they updated their manufacturerer's name but the blades, edge and quality are kept the same. >>
Fujiwara Kanefusa (SOUMA) WB series is made to put soft kitchen knife iron on Yasuki's traditional Nihonko or Hagane --- Shiroko / White Paper No.2 Steel --- which has been widely used for a very long time in Japan. The material makes extreme sharpness, very good edge holding and high working hardness. You can grind it to extreme sharpness, which it retains for a long time.
The blade is particularly suitable for the gentle preparation of foods though you need to treat the blade to prevent from rust.
SOUMA WB Series knife has D-shaped handle (Round-shaped handle only for Deba) that is made from magnolia wood and a water buffalo horn Tsuba (guard or ferrule).
The Buffalo Tsuba equipped to the handle is represent high-quality and excellent durability, that means made for professional originally.
But it is highly recommended for Gift as well as for your better cooking experience.
(Please be noted that the buffalo tsuba (guard) is a natural product that possibly different from the image in color.)
[Product details]
- Manufacturer : Souma (former "Fujiwara Kanefusa") Co.,Ltd. (JAPAN)
- Blade Steel Type : High Carbon Steel [Shiroko or White Paper No.2 Steel]
- Handle Material : D-shaped Magnolia Wooden Handle with Water Buffalo Tsuba (guard or ferrule)
(Round-shaped handle only for Deba)
- Knife Type : Deba Knife
- Blade Length : 180mm (7.1in.)
- Blade Edge : Single edged (for Right-handed persons)
- Brand NEW
- Made in JAPAN
| Item No. | Item Name | Blade Length | Weight | Blade Edge |
| FK-SS-WB-D120 | Deba Knife | 120mm (4.7in.) | --- | Single edged |
| FK-SS-WB-D135 | Deba Knife | 135mm (5.3in.) | --- | Single edged |
| FK-SS-WB-D150 | Deba Knife | 150mm (5.9in.) | --- | Single edged |
| FK-SS-WB-D165 | Deba Knife | 165mm (6.5in.) | --- | Single edged |
| FK-SS-WB-D180 | Deba Knife | 180mm (7.1in.) | --- | Single edged |
| FK-SS-WB-D210 | Deba Knife | 210mm (8.3in.) | --- | Single edged |
| FK-SS-WB-Y180 | Yanagiba(Sashimi) | 180mm (7.1in.) | --- | Single edged |
| FK-SS-WB-Y210 | Yanagiba(Sashimi) | 210mm (8.3in.) | --- | Single edged |
| FK-SS-WB-Y240 | Yanagiba(Sashimi) | 240mm (9.4in.) | --- | Single edged |
| FK-SS-WB-Y270 | Yanagiba(Sashimi) | 270mm (10.6in.) | --- | Single edged |
| FK-SS-WB-Y300 | Yanagiba(Sashimi) | 300mm (11.8in.) | --- | Single edged |
| FK-SS-WB-Y330 | Yanagiba(Sashimi) | 330mm (13.0in.) | --- | Single edged |
| FK-SS-WB-T180 | Takohiki(Sashimi) | 180mm (7.1in.) | --- | Single edged |
| FK-SS-WB-T210 | Takohiki(Sashimi) | 210mm (8.3in.) | --- | Single edged |
| FK-SS-WB-T240 | Takohiki(Sashimi) | 240mm (9.4in.) | --- | Single edged |
| FK-SS-WB-T270 | Takohiki(Sashimi) | 270mm (10.6in.) | --- | Single edged |
| FK-SS-WB-T300 | Takohiki(Sashimi) | 300mm (11.8in.) | --- | Single edged |
*** Please be noted that it may take a few months to restock if the item should not be available, because this series is made-to-order by skilled blacksmiths.
*** The blade surface is protected with silicon oil or vinyl-coating to prevent rust and scratches, which sometimes looks a kind of fouling but never affect the blade itself. Please remove the protective-surface coating before use.
[about Fujiwara Kanefusa (SOUMA)]
"Fujiwara Kanefusa" is one of the ancient lines of famous master swordsmith. The family have been running the traditional production of Japanese swords in Seki city, Japan from Muromach era around 16th century. The family has been inheriting the technology of Japanese samurai sword making which is applied to producing high quality kitchen knives.
Kanefusa kitchen knives has gained a high reputation for the excellent quality and affordable price.
Fujiwara Kanefusa 26th forging steel for knives
Most of countries in the world is likely to be available for our shipment. We have a lot of delivery experience to the listed countries.
FedEx and EMS(Japan Post) are now available for Faster and more Secure delivery for your country.
Please check the expected delivery time >> JapanPost | FedEx | DHL
- The tracking number by Japan Post can be traced in a few days after shipment in a web site as follows,
"https://www.track-trace.com/post" or "here"
- The tracking number by FedEx can be traced in a few days after shipment in a web site as follows,
"https://www.fedex.com/en-jp/home.html"
- Please be noted the following in advance, because FedEx has a few requirement in some countries.
(1) In the U.S. and Canada, delivery to any PO Box is unavailable by FedEx. If your address contains PO Box, we may ship through Japan Post.
Or "FedEx Ship Center" can substitute for "PO Box" to pick up your parcel. Check your nearest Center and use the address when ordering items.
(2) In Russia, delivery to any personal address is often unavailable. If your address is not enterprise, we may ship through Japan Post.
(3) FedEx Express (Connect Plus) is available to countries listed by FedEx, alternative to FedEx Priority & Economy shipping services.
If it gets available to your country, FedEx Express is autonatically applied to the shipping service of your order instead without prior notice.
(4) If you select one of FedEx shipping services, we may ship your order by an equivalent service such as DHL Express for certain reasons.
- The tracking number by DHL can be traced in a few days after shipment in a web site as follows,
"https://www.logistics.dhl/jp-en/home.html"
- Please be noted the following in advance.
(1) In the U.S. and Canada, delivery to any PO Box is unavailable by DHL. If your address contains PO Box, we may ship through Japan Post.
(2) In Russia, delivery to any personal address is often unavailable. If your address is not enterprise, we may ship through Japan Post.
(3) If you select DHL Express, we may ship your order by an equivalent service such as FedEx Priority or FedEx Express for certain reasons.
