[General Features]
The Shigeki Tanaka KYOKKO ("Aurora") series feature 33 Layered Damascus blade with a core of VG-10 stainless steel for professional with a hardness of 60-61 HRC, which provides excellent rust resistance and a long-lasting edge as well as its beautifulness.
"KYOKKO" is a word of good omen, the rising sun in Japanese, or "Aurora" in English.
These masterpieces are carefully forged & finished by the blacksmith Shigeki Tanaka with his own hands for their top-rate cutting performance.
[Product details]
- Blade Steel Type: High Carbon Steel [Aoko or Blue Paper (Aogami) 2 steel] Core with Multi Layered Damascus Texture
- Hardness Rockwell C scale : 63-64
- Handle Material : Magnolia Wood with a Buffalo horn ring
- Knife Type : Petty Knife(Utility)
- Blade Length : 120mm (4.7in.)
- Total Length : 250mm (9.8in.)
- Weight : 80g
- Blade Edge : Double edged (50/50 balanced, available for both left and right-handed)
- Brand NEW
- Made in JAPAN
| Item No. | Item Name | Blade Length | Total Length | Weight | Blade Edge |
| TN-VXD-KYOKKO-SA165-PWB | Santoku Knife | 165mm (6.5in.) | 295mm (11.6in.) | 180g | Double edged |
| TN-VXD-KYOKKO-KE180-PWB | Kengata-Gyuto Knife | 180mm (7.1in.) | 310mm (12.2in.) | 180g | Double edged |
| TN-VXD-KYOKKO-VG165-PWB | Vegetable Knife | 165mm (6.5in.) | 295mm (11.6in.) | 210g | Double edged |
| TN-VXD-KYOKKO-SA145-PWB | Santoku Knife | 145mm (5.7in.) | 270mm (10.6in.) | 105g | Double edged |
| TN-VXD-KYOKKO-PT135-PWB | Petty Knife(Utility) | 120mm (4.7in.) | 250mm (9.8in.) | 80g | Double edged |
| TN-VXD-KYOKKO-PT150-PWB | Petty Knife(Utility) | 150mm (5.9in.) | 265mm (10.4in.) | 100g | Double edged |
| TN-VXD-KYOKKO-CH210-PWB | Gyuto Knife | 210mm (8.3in.) | 340mm (13.4in.) | 205g | Double edged |
| TN-VXD-KYOKKO-CH240-PWB | Gyuto Knife | 240mm (9.4in.) | 370mm (14.6in.) | 234g | Double edged |
| TN-VXD-KYOKKO-CH270-PWB | Gyuto Knife | 270mm (10.6in.) | 405mm (15.9in.) | 264g | Double edged |
| TN-VXD-KYOKKO-CH300-PWB | Gyuto Knife | 300mm (11.8in.) | 450mm (17.7in.) | 293g | Double edged |
*** The images in this page are of the sample products. Color, weight, pattern and size may differ because each product is handmade.
*** Scratches and dents from forging are not any subject of claim, so please do not buy if you are concerned about them. Because in order to enjoy the traditional techniques from ancient times, the scratches and dents from forging are left as they are. Enjoy the rustic, wild, traditional style as it is.
*** 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.
[about Shigeki Tanaka]
Tanaka knives are made in a traditional workshop at Miki City in Hyogo by Shigeki Tanaka and a small crew of his employees.
Each Tanaka knife is hand-forged in the traditional way, as it has been done for hundreds of years in Japan.
The blacksmith is turning out excellent knives with unsurpassed Japanese blade knowledge and expertise handed down from generation to generation for centuries.
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.
