Corey Dunlap Inazuma Wa-Chef Kitchen Knife Thuya Burl (8.75" Satin)

This Knife

Blade: Drop point blade with a satin finish made from AEB-L steel.

Handle: Wa-style (Japanese) grip made from smooth Thuya Burl.

Corey Dunlap Inazuma Kitchen Knife

The Corey Dunlap Inazuma Chef Knife is the cornerstone of the collection—a masterfully crafted, all-purpose blade designed to handle nearly every task in the kitchen with ease. It represents a high level of attention to detail, from blade geometry to final sharpening.

Each blade is carefully shaped and refined, then sharpened by hand to deliver exceptional sharpness, balance, and cutting performance. The refined edge geometry allows the knife to move effortlessly through ingredients, making prep work smoother, faster, and more enjoyable. This is a knife that rewards good technique and elevates daily cooking.

The beautiful handles are available in both Western and Wa styles, crafted from premium woods such as thuya burl and charred osage. Each handle is carefully shaped and fitted to provide comfort, control, and a harmonious balance with the blade.

Powerful, precise, and beautifully executed, the Inazuma Chef Knife is a true workhorse—crafted to be relied upon, admired, and used for a lifetime.

Corey Dunlap is a Phoenix, Arizona based knifemaker whose career with knives spans more than two decades. A former professional chef turned full-time sharpener, Corey built his foundation through years of Japanese waterstone sharpening. Today, he applies that experience to crafting high performance kitchen knives.