Tojiro Shippu Black Paring Knife FD-598 but is treated with an

but is treated with an anodized black oxide finish for additional protection

Japan and imported exclusively by Seattle Cutlery

Because these items are handmade from a natural material

The blades are full flat-ground VG-10 with a thinner highly refined cutting edge and a larger 13mm opening hole

while excellent at stirring and scooping

Tojiro Shippu Black Paring Knife FD-598 but is treated with anShippu is Tojiros flagship line of traditional Japanese knives and features premium forged Damascus steel blades and fire blackened chestnut wood handles, all handmade in Tsubame, Japan and imported exclusively by Seattle Cutlery. Slightly harder and lighter than the Tojiro Zen series, the razor sharp blade is hafted to a handle of fire blackened chestnut wood to create an elegantly simple, supremely functional knife. Shippu Black uses the same blade