Located in Toyama City, Toyama prefecture, Sukenari (Skenari Ltd.) has been in the knife forging business since 1948. Toyama is a costal city in the heart of Japan known for power supply and robot manufacturing.

Sukenari knives are quickly gaining recognition for their use of modern steel such as SG2, HAP40 & ZDP189. They hand-forge everything from single bevel traditional Japanese blades, to full tang western knives.

The core of these knives is built with extremely hard Hitachi HAP40 powder steel. Tested at an incredible 67 HRC means these beauties can hold an insanely sharp edge for much longer than the average knife, making them a great choice for professionals and knife fanatics. HAP40 is a semi-stainless steel, so please wipe clean and dry immediately after use. 

All knives in this series are fitted with a wa-octagonal handle. This is our favourite shape for a knife handle at The Cook's Edge, it gives excellent control and fits comfortably in the hand of either left or right handers.

KNIFE SPECS 

Steel type: HAP40

Rockwell Hardness: 66-67