This is the Takayuki Iwai Fumon Series. Takayuki Iwai knives are made by hands; they don’t use machines to mass produce because they believe that machine-made knives are less superior than those that are hand made. For Takayuki Iwai, it is quality first.
Specifications
Knife Type: Petty Knife
Material: Aogami No.2 (Blue steel No.2)
Blade Length: 110mm
Stainless: No. (The blade needs regular maintenance to prevent rusting.)
Blade Thickness: 3.0mm
Blade Height: 24mm
Handle Length: 115mm
Weight: 60g
*No saya sheaths currently available for Iwai knives.
Use & Care
- Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break.
- Hand wash with warm water and towel dry.
- Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.
We can change the blade length according to your preference.
It usually takes 2 –4 weeks for us to restock should this item is not available.
Japanny.com is the sole distributor of Takayuki Iwai knives outside Japan.
-- Process of making a Japanese knife --
-- Hand forging a Japanese knife (with GoPro!) --
