Shibata

MAKER

• 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.
   

MATERIAL

• Stainless  

SHAPES

BEVEL

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

STEEL TYPE

• 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