Handcrafted Korean Kitchen Knives - Master Shin – Stitch and Tickle

Master Shin kitchen knifes. Beautifully crafted kitchen knives from the oldest Korean blacksmithing workshop (Shin, 5th generation, established in 1845) Master Shin makes roughly 40 different designs of knives and farm tools. He uses railroad track, repurposing the carbon steel which is rich is manganese and can be heated to a very high temperature. This steel is hardened, wear-resistant and good for cutting. The handles are made of chestnut, slowly dried in sunlight for years so it is lightweight, strong and rot-resistant. Master Shin’s uses an X banding technique “dang ghi” around the wood handle without burning the wood, one of his many trademarks. In Korea the X mark was reserved traditionally for high quality knives, so as to distinguish them from lesser quality iron rich steel. Master Shin’s blades are stamped with his mark, the #60 referring to the

Handcrafted Korean Kitchen Knives - Master Shin – Stitch and Tickle

AMEICO - Official US Distributor of Master Shin's Anvil - #63

Handcrafted Korean Kitchen Knives - Master Shin – Stitch and Tickle

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Shin Chef's Knife #62

Master Shin's Anvil – Sportique

, Anseong is a South Korean city known for its brass, stone and iron crafts and artisans. Daejanggan means blacksmith shop, which today is run by

Master Shin's Anvil #61 Fish Knife

Master Shin's Anvil – Sportique

Prepare fish like a pro with the Master Shin’s Anvil Sashimi Knife. Crafted by hand using ancient techniques, this Korean fish knife is a work of art.

Master Shin's Anvil Sashimi Knife

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Master Shin's Anvil Pairing Knife