The universal knife can handle many different jobs, such as processing meat, fish and vegetables. A sensible solution if you don't have several special purpose knives in use.

The Habakiri knife series is made of the best stainless steel alloy SG2 (HRC 62-63). Contrasting damask patterns are hand forged and unique to each knife. The knives of the Habakiri series are equipped with octagonal walnut handles - the knives are light and fast and set the benchmark for modern Japanese chef's knives.

Shigeki Tanaka is a blacksmith from Miki City, Hyogo, and one of the most famous knife makers of the younger generation in Japan. Tanaka san comes from a family of blacksmiths with a long tradition - his ancestors have held the same profession for 4 generations.

Tanaka san trained as a blacksmith under the skilled masters of Takefu Knife Village in Fukui Prefecture and then returned to Miki to open his own forge.

Tanaka san works dedicatedly with his small team and forges all his blades by hand. He is well versed in various materials and forges both stainless and carbon steel