Umekimoto Tanegatabana Scissors Manufacturing Co. | Seed Knife Large 18cm

"Umeki Mototane Hasami Seisakusho" has its workshop on Tanegashima, Kagoshima. This is a 18cm Tanegashima knife made by blacksmith Shoji Umeki. Tanegashima has a history of swordsmiths and gunsmiths. Each knife is carefully hand-forged using blacksmithing techniques that have been passed down through generations over many years. Mr. Umeki is the sole apprentice of Yoshifumi Makise, the 37th generation, who has continued to preserve the traditions and techniques of Tanegashima scissors and Tanegashima knives. He continues to pass on these skills without interruption. Along with Tanegashima scissors, they are designated as "traditional crafts" by Kagoshima Prefecture.

Strong and flexible blade

The 18cm Tanegashima knife is a truly versatile size, capable of handling meat, fish, and vegetables. From cutting meat to rough-chopping daikon radishes and cabbage, and even thick root vegetables, it serves as a main knife for a wide range of cooking tasks. The long blade length provides both excellent sharpness that can cut long ingredients in one swift motion and stability. The blade's flexibility and sharpness prevent food fibers from escaping, creating a smooth cutting experience. Mr. Umeki's Tanegashima knives are "forged by heating and hammering." Since the properties of the blade change depending on the heating temperature, how the heat is applied, and the degree of hammering, the final finish is entrusted to the craftsman's experience and intuition. Finally, the craftsman himself hand-sharpens each knife, creating a strong, flexible blade with exceptional sharpness. The sharpness, which preserves the fibers of the ingredients and enhances their flavor, will make your daily cooking even more delicious.

Resharpening service

To ensure long-term use, we offer a resharpening maintenance service by Mr. Umeki. While the round-trip shipping fee and maintenance fee will be borne by the customer, we will resharpen the knife. If you wish to use this service, please contact our store.

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[Size (approx.)] Total length 320mm (blade length approx. 180mm) [Weight (approx.)] 138g [Materials] Blade: Yasugi Steel White Paper No. 2, Iron; Handle: Honoki wood; Fastener: Plastic [Specifications] Double-edged, Kuro-uchi finish [Country of origin] Japan ● Precautions for use ・The blade is sharp, so please handle with extreme care. ・Do not attempt to cut hard objects forcefully. This may cause chipping of the blade. ・After use, wipe off moisture and dry thoroughly. ・If not used for a long period, apply a thin layer of cooking oil to the entire knife before storing. ● Before purchasing ・As each item is handmade, there may be slight individual differences in size and shape. ・As natural wood is used, there may be differences in wood grain and color. "Umeki Mototane Hasami Seisakusho" has its workshop on Tanegashima, Kagoshima Prefecture. Yoshifumi Makise, the 37th generation, who had preserved the traditions and techniques of Tanegashima scissors and Tanegashima knives, passed away in 2016. Currently, Shoji Umeki, the 37th generation's only apprentice, is the sole craftsman who inherits these traditional techniques and produces Tanegashima scissors and Tanegashima knives using traditional methods. Click here for a list of works by Umeki Mototane Hasami Seisakusho Click here for the workshop scenes

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[From left: Tanegashima Knife Small 12cm, Large 18cm, Medium 15cm] Brand marks and handles may vary individually due to their handmade nature.