Takayuki Shibata Blue Super Tinker Barracuda

The Tinker Barracuda knife, developed by Takayuki Shibata and James Helm, is a long, slender slicing knife designed for precision and fluid cutting. Featuring a narrow blade with a fine tip, it excels at clean, continuous slices of meat and fish. Its design emphasizes reach, control, and efficiency, making it ideal for users who prefer smooth, precise slicing performance.

Japanese Blue Super Steel, an elite variant of the "Aogami" series, is a high-carbon steel alloyed with chromium, tungsten, and added vanadium. This composition enhances its wear resistance, edge retention, and overall toughness. It will still rust if left wet for too long, but not as quickly as any of the other carbon steels. Favored in fine knife crafting, Blue Super Steel is renowned for producing exceptionally sharp and durable Japanese knives.

Hand wash only, never put in a dishwasher. Dry immediately after washing. Store on a magnetic knife strip or in a saya. Sharpen on a whetstone when the blade dulls. Read our full maintenance guide for more information.