◆SEBASTIAN CONRAN GIFU COLLECTION
SEBASTIAN CONRAN GIFU COLLECTION emphasize hand-work of craftsmen and rich history behind “MADE IN GIFU” traditional crafts. Crafts have been handed down to posterity since they carry universal value.
British designer Sebastian Conran proposes traditional crafts with a new design adding universal usability.
◆Kitchen knives
Mountains of Gifu and famous Handicraft, ORIGAMI, inspired Conran a new and unique shape of handle.
His request tested very skilled and long inherited metalwork and woodwork in Seki-city where legendary swordsmith MOTOSHIGE opened his factory 700 years ago.
Very precisely handcrafted metal blade and wood handle allow the knife without anything vain. Structural character is classified as “HONDOUSI” which are favored by Chefs since its homogeneous weight balance.
◆Sebastian Conran
British designer and managing director of Sebastian Conran Associate (S.C.A.).
Conran wan born in 1956 in London and the eldest son of Terence Conran, designer.
Conran established S.C.A. in 1986 and has designed for John Lewis (department store chain). Companies from all over the world consult Conran to develop products and brand. He has taught at the Royal College of Art and writes articles, books and paper.
Government of Gifu prefecture in Japan invited Conran to develop products with companies in Gifu. In 2017, the party exhibited products in MAISON & OBJET.
Product list
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◆Chef's knife
Total length 370mm
Blade length 230mm
Weight 185g
◆Blead knife
Total length 370 mm
Blade length 225 mm
Weight 180g
◆Carving knife
Total length 370 mm
Blade length 225 mm
Weight 145g
◆Carving fork
Total length 300 mm
Blade length 130 mm
Weight 140g
◆Santoku
Total length 325 mm
Blade length 190 mm
Weight 200g
◆Utility knife
Total length 280 mm
Blade length 160 mm
Weight 85g
◆Steak knife
Total length size: 210 mm
Blade length 100 mm
Weight 62g
◆Paring
Total length 210 mm
Blade length 100 mm
Weight 65g
Material
"blade:Damascus steel(VG10)OR 3layers steel (AUS8)
handle:pakkawood"
*This photo is of the damascus series.
Sebastian Conran Gifu Collection
https://www.sebastianconran-gifu.com/
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