Chubo Picks

MAKER

• Akira-Saku
  iMade exclusively for Chubo, the Akira Saku line is completely hand-forged and shaped by 3rd generation blacksmith Shoji Yoshida using no automation in the process.
   
• Shibata
  iThe Shibata Koutetsu features laser thin blades hand-forged then hand sharpened by top craftsman, Takayuki Shibata. The Koutetsu line takes its name from Japan’s first ironclad ship.
   
• Takamura
  iTakamura Cutlery is a second-generation workshop, producing top quality kitchen knives. Pioneers in the use of high performing powdered steels, their blades have incredible edge retention with extreme attention to detail in every step of the crafting process.
   

MATERIAL

• Carbon  
• Stainless  

SHAPES

BEVEL

• 50/50 Right or Left Handed
  iBlade is sharpened equally on both sides for right or left handed use.
   

STEEL TYPE

• Blue #2
  iBlue Carbon Steels are a bit tougher with better edge retention than white steels.
   
• R2 / SG2
  iThis ‘super steel’ is a stainless, powdered steel blend that gets very sharp and holds an edge for a long time.
   
• Aogami Super
  iThis blue steel is one of the most sought after in knife making because it’s tough, gets super sharp and holds an edge for a long time.
   

COLLECTION

• Aogami Super