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    R2 Powder Steel
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    Terukazu Takamura is a 3rd generation blacksmith working from his small workshop, with another 7 blacksmiths, in Takefu Village, Fukui Prefecture. This team of outstanding blacksmiths have been making hand-forged knives of the highest quality. Very demanding chefs all over the world swear by these ‘uber’ knives and many say that they are the sharpest knives with the most enduring edges that they have ever found. The super-thin blades are forged from 3 layer steel with an R2 Powder Steel core. With a hardness of 62:64 HRC, the resulting knife is not only scary sharp but has inherited toughness that far exceeds knives of similarly hard steel. We often hear from regular users that you cannot feel the AKA knife cutting as it is so smooth it feels like cutting air! The handles are laminated hardwood with Silicon injection and extremely durable.

    Utility: The shape is basically a small Sujihiki or slicing knife. As the name suggests it is a multi-function knife used for the preparation of vegetables and precise cutting of meat and fish. The slim profile presents a smaller area to fatty, oily, and starchy foods where a wider blade would create a stronger vacuum and ‘stick’ more to the food. Function – Multipurpose for preparing all food groups. A favourite knife of many home cooks who are uncomfortable with large blades. Normal length – 150mm Tip: This knife is also used for carving petite roasts, filleting and skinning fish as well as careful dissection of poultry without hitting bones. An extremely useful size for any kitchen.
    Additional information
    Weight 300 g
    Blade Sizes

    130mm, 150mm

    Brand

    Takamura

    Blade Layers

    Three Layer

    Product Material

    R2 Powder Steel

    Blade Functions

    Utility

    Purchase Includes

    One free sharpening

    Care & Extra Notes

    Hand wash Only/ Not to be used on bones & frozen food

    Shape

    Utility

    Blade Sizes Range

    120mm – 150mm, 151mm – 170mm, 171mm – 200mm

    Knife Type

    Western Style (Double beveled)

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    Aka R2 Powder Steel

    Hardness

    64±

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    Please Note that all the bladed products deliveries within the UK are made with FedEx/Royalmail/UPS "PROOF OF AGE" service. Therefore the delivery driver will require proof that the recipient is over the age of 18.

    We post by UPS/DHL/FedEx/Royalmail to UK addresses for the next-day delivery. However, it can take up to 2-3 working days sometimes.

    AGE-VERIFICATION FOR BLADED PRODUCTS IS REQUIRED BY UK LAW:

    The customer's age (18+ years status) will be verified once the order is placed, It is done through our age verification integrated system (agechecked.com ).

    If verification failed, the customer is required to email us a form of ID (Driving Licence/ Passport) photo to verify that you are over the age of 18 years.

    • Orders are delivered from 1-5 working days to England, UK addresses (Scotland/Nothern Ireland may take a day or 2 extra)
    • International delivery time may vary from 2-15 days depending on the destination country
    • The parcel CANNOT be left in a ‘safe place’ or at neighbour's address

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    Store pick up orders may take up to a couple of hours within working hours, please wait for an email confirming when the order is ready for collection.

    Customers should contact the JKC office staff for any urgency.

    NOTE: A Photo ID with the signature of the person is required to pick up the order.

    If someone else is collecting on behalf, then the customer is required to send us an email confirming the name of the person collecting the order. Email us at info@jkcl.co.uk

    International Shipping Services

    ALL knife deliveries to outside the UK are made with any of the following shipping companies:

    UPS / DHL Express / DPD / TNT / FedEx / Royalmail

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