Carter Cutlery

Stainless Fukugo-zai Series (SFGZ)

Similar to Kuro-uchi Series but with a choice of two different steel types (Hitachi White #1, or Hitachi Blue-Super) and laminated between SUS410 stainless mild steel for ease of maintenance. Unpolished blade with evidence of forging. Wood handle are featured on this series.

Available in the following types:
Yanagi-ba (Y)
Wabocho (W)
Nakiri-bocho (N)
Funayuki-bocho (F)
Deba-bocho (D)

Stainless Fukugo-zai Series, Riveted Handle (SFGZ RH)

Blades are hand forged from our stainless carbon laminated steel, and then "Muteki" style black handles are permanently attached with cutlers rivets.

Available in the following types: W, N, F, Y
+ Western Styles

High Grade Series (HG)

Stainless Fukugo-zai blades hand polished on Japanese water stones to a mirror finish. Blade permanently attached to the handle with epoxy cement. Choice of Ebony or Hö wood handle, both with water buffalo horn furrule.

Note the choice of
Ebony or Hö Wood Handles

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Japanese Pro Series (JP)

Features "Chisel Edge" grinds. Used by Japanese top chefs when only the keenest edge will do. Insanely sharp, but difficult to maintain properly. Made from Hitachi White Steel #1 laminated to one side of the Gokunan-tetsu. Also known as "Kataha" construction. Hö Wood handle with Water Buffalo furrule. Rosewood Handle or Macassar Ebony handle available.

Available in the following types:
W, N, F, Y, D, + Kiridashi

International Pro Series (IP)

When professional chefs need the very best, this is what they ask for. Fully polished blades in four steel choices, silver-soldered bolsters, full-tang construction, choice of handle material which is then riveted to the tang with hand peened pin stock. It doesn't get any better than this.

All blade styles available
Hitachi white steel #1 with SUS410 laminates
Hitachi Blue-Supter steel with SUS 410 laminates
Hitachi White steel #2 all steel construction
Damascus steel

Handle Choices
Cocobolo - Macassar Ebony - Rosewood - Micarta
Dymondwood - Bocote - Desert Ironwood - Others

International Pro Series,
No Bolster (IPNB)

All of the performance advantages of our more expensive International Pro Series, but less expensive due to the absence of a custom fit silver solder bolster. All blade styles available.