Fukube Blacksmith｜TAFU

Fukube Blacksmith TAFU 135mm (Double-Edged, Aogami No. 2) - A Japanese Survival Knife Capturing the Skills of a Field Smith

• Uses: "Cutting, severing, scraping, starting a fire." This single knife can handle every outdoor action. In addition to its function as a kitchen knife for butchering meat and fish, it can also be used for splitting firewood (batoning), making feather sticks, and even starting a fire using the back of the knife. From camping to full-scale survival and disaster preparedness, this is a "life-saving tool" that shows its true value in harsh environments.
• Material (Hybrid): The core is made of the highest quality steel, "Yasugi Steel Aogami No. 2," which is made using techniques used to make Japanese swords. Its sharpness, tenacity, and chip resistance make it unique. By sandwiching this between rust-resistant stainless steel in a "Hon Sanmai" construction, it combines strength with ease of maintenance. With an incredibly sturdy blade thickness of 4mm, it boasts durability that allows it to be used by your grandchildren with the necessary sharpening.
• Maker and Design: Fukube Blacksmiths, a company with over 100 years of experience in Noto, have reimagined the Makiri, a versatile knife favored by local fishermen, to suit the modern outdoor scene. The double-edged finish, rare among Japanese knives, allows for intuitive operation with either hand, even for delicate tasks like wood carving. The walnut handle and dedicated Tochigi leather sheath, which changes color over time, exude the elegance of a tool amidst its ruggedness.

"I don't want just camping gear, I want a real companion that I can spend the rest of my life with." This is the culmination of blacksmithing techniques honed in the harsh Noto environment. Combining functional beauty and overwhelming toughness, this is truly an outdoor knife that will last a lifetime.