| Brand / Blacksmith: | Holiyama |
| Series: | Tosaichi Ao |
| Knife type: | Gyuto 240 |
| Blade Length / Total length (mm): | 244 / 400 |
| Grind: | 50/50 |
| Finish: | Migaki (polished) |
| Steel type: | Aogami Super |
| Forging method: | San Mai |
| HRC hardness: | 63 |
| Handle type / Material / Ferrule: | Wa / ebony / Olive |
| Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): | 1,8 / 0,25 |
| Blade height at heel (mm): | 49 |
| Weight (gr): | 189 |
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Founded more than 100 years ago in 1919 by Tokie Hokiyama in Tosa – Shikoku Island – Hokiyama cutlery stands on a triangle of values: Tradition, Innovation and practicality. They preserve the original clad forging method cultivated over 800 years of Tosa cutlery history with craftsman spirit and ambitions of making further innovations for the future. While making traditional knives, they keep on searching up-to-date technologies, materials and manufacturing process, and always trying to develop more refined products aiming at further evolution. The Tosaichi AO line is an amazing value for money series! Is made with Aogami Super steel – mayne the top carbon steel used in Japanese cuttlert and is forged at a high HRC 63 hardness. Being stainless cladded with SUS – 405 stainless steel, requires less care that the usual carbon steel knives while maintaining all the advantages of the carbon steel. Features a beautiful Migaki (Polished) finish and an octagonal Ebony handle. Meaning “Beef knife” in Japanese, the Gyuto is the most common and basic of all knives, the Japanese version of the classic western Chef’s knife. It is used as a multi-purpose knife, suitable for meat, fish, vegetables and more. Can be used with almost all different cutting techniques. The 240mm size is used both by professional and experienced home cooks.
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Founded more than 100 years ago in 1919 by Tokie Hokiyama in Tosa – Shikoku Island – Hokiyama cutlery stands on a triangle of values: Tradition, Innovation and practicality. They preserve the original clad forging method cultivated over 800 years of Tosa cutlery history with craftsman spirit and ambitions of making further innovations for the future. While making traditional knives, they keep on searching up-to-date technologies, materials and manufacturing process, and always trying to develop more refined products aiming at further evolution. The Tosaichi AO line is an amazing value for money series! Is made with Aogami Super steel – mayne the top carbon steel used in Japanese cuttlert and is forged at a high HRC 63 hardness. Being stainless cladded with SUS – 405 stainless steel, requires less care that the usual carbon steel knives while maintaining all the advantages of the carbon steel. Features a beautiful Migaki (Polished) finish and an octagonal Ebony handle. The 240mm Kiritsuke will become the favorite in every kitchen, home or professional. Its size makes it practical to use and can be used by both starters or advanced cooks. Made using Aogami Super steel, secures a razor sharp edge as well as a long edge retention. Is a hybrid knife between a Gyuto and a slicer so extra versatile and suitable for more experienced users because of it’s size.
Brand / Blacksmith: Hokiyama Series: Tosaichi Ao Knife type: Kiritsuke 240 Blade Length / Total length (mm): 240/397 Grind: 50/50 Finish: Migaki (polished) Steel type: Aogami Super Forging method: San Mai HRC hardness: 63 Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Wa / ebony / Olive Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 2,05/0,4 Blade height at heel (mm): 46,3 Weight (gr): 193,8 Notes: -
Sale!Founded more than 100 years ago in 1919 by Tokie Hokiyama in Tosa – Shikoku Island – Hokiyama cutlery stands on a triangle of values: Tradition, Innovation and practicality. They preserve the original clad forging method cultivated over 800 years of Tosa cutlery history with craftsman spirit and ambitions of making further innovations for the future. While making traditional knives, they keep on searching up-to-date technologies, materials and manufacturing process, and always trying to develop more refined products aiming at further evolution. The Tosaichi AO line is an amazing value for money series! Is made with Aogami Super steel – mayne the top carbon steel used in Japanese cuttlert and is forged at a high HRC 63 hardness. Being stainless cladded with SUS – 405 stainless steel, requires less care that the usual carbon steel knives while maintaining all the advantages of the carbon steel. Features a beautiful Migaki (Polished) finish and an octagonal Ebony handle. The Petty is one of the most commonly used knives in the kitchen. A small, general-purpose knife used for peeling, shaping, and slicing fruits and vegetables, chopping herbs, and making garnishes that also can be used in handheld cuts. The 135mm version seems to be ideal size for versatile use.
Brand / Blacksmith: Hokiyama Series: Tosaichi Ao Knife type: Petty 135 Blade Length / Total length (mm): 135/264 Grind: 50/50 Finish: Migaki (polished) Steel type: Aogami Super Forging method: San Mai HRC hardness: 63 Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Wa / ebony / Olive Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 1,95 / 0,4 Blade height at heel (mm): 27,3 Weight (gr): 79 Notes: -
Sale!Founded more than 100 years ago in 1919 by Tokie Hokiyama in Tosa – Shikoku Island – Hokiyama cutlery stands on a triangle of values: Tradition, Innovation and practicality. They preserve the original clad forging method cultivated over 800 years of Tosa cutlery history with craftsman spirit and ambitions of making further innovations for the future. While making traditional knives, they keep on searching up-to-date technologies, materials and manufacturing process, and always trying to develop more refined products aiming at further evolution. The Tosaichi Bright line is made of Aogami Super steel at a high HRC 63 hardness. Being stainless cladded with SUS – 405 stainless steel, requires less care that the usual carbon steel knives while maintaining all the advantages of the carbon steel. Features a beautiful Hammered pattern and an octagonal Rosewood handle. The Petty is one of the most commonly used knives in the kitchen. A small, general-purpose knife used for peeling, shaping, and slicing fruits and vegetables, chopping herbs, and making garnishes that also can be used in handheld cuts. The 135mm version seems to be ideal size for versatile use.
Brand / Blacksmith: Hokiyama Series: Tosaichi Bright Knife type: Petty 135mm Blade Length / Total length (mm): 140 / 265 Grind: Double Bevel Finish: Hammered Steel type: Aogami Super (Stainless Clad) Forging method: San Mai HRC hardness: 63 Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Octagonal / Rosewood / Wood Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 2 / 0,3 Blade height at heel (mm): 30 Weight (gr): 75 Notes: -
Sale!Founded more than 100 years ago in 1919 by Tokie Hokiyama in Tosa – Shikoku Island – Hokiyama cutlery stands on a triangle of values: Tradition, Innovation and practicality. They preserve the original clad forging method cultivated over 800 years of Tosa cutlery history with craftsman spirit and ambitions of making further innovations for the future. While making traditional knives, they keep on searching up-to-date technologies, materials and manufacturing process, and always trying to develop more refined products aiming at further evolution. The Petty is one of the most commonly used knives in the kitchen. A small, general-purpose knife used for peeling, shaping, and slicing fruits and vegetables, chopping herbs, and making garnishes that also can be used in handheld cuts.
Brand / Blacksmith: Hokiyama Series: Tosaichi Shadow Knife type: Petty 150mm Blade Length / Total length (mm): 150 / 280 Grind: Double Bevel Finish: Kurouchi / Hammered Steel type: Aogami Super (Stainless Clad) Forging method: San Mai HRC hardness: 63 Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Octagonal / Rosewood / Wood Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 2 / 0,3 Blade height at heel (mm): 30 Weight (gr): 75 Notes: -
Nakamura knives have been established in 2015 in Chiba city the capital of Chiba prefecture by Mr Nakamura an experienced and famous sushi chef that had been working for years in Japan and Los Angeles. His immense experience in world’s best kitchens helped him create some amazing knives with remarkable cutting abilities. Their trademark knives “Kaishin”, which are their high-end knives, are forged and grinded by some of the most experienced craftsmen in Sakai-city at Osaka and they are well recognized for their beautiful profiles but also for their very thin behind the edge geometry. “Kai” means a pioneer (魁) and “Shin” means a spirit (心). Meaning “Beef knife” in Japanese, the Gyuto is the most common and basic of all knives, the Japanese version of the classic western Chef’s knife. It is used as a multi-purpose knife, suitable for meat, fish, vegetables and more. Can be used with almost all different cutting techniques. Made from the famous Aogami Super steel, one of the best carbon steels known and cladded with stainless steel for rust protection, this very thin, light and nimble Gyuto features an extremely thin blade and will be admired by “laser knife” lovers. Fitted with a magnolia octagonal handle and a white water buffalo horn ferule, will fit in all kind of different sized hands. Comes fitted with a nice matching saya for blade protection and safe transportation.
Brand / Blacksmith Nakamura Series Kaishin Thin Aogami Super Knife type Gyuto Blade Length / Total length (mm) 240 / 407 Grind 50 / 50 Finish Polished Steel type Aogami Super (Blue Super) Forging method San Mai (Stainless Clad) HRC hardness 64 Handle type / Material / Ferrule Octagonal / Magnolia / Water Buffalo Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm) 2.5 / 0.8 Blade height at heel (mm) 48 Weight (gr) 171 Notes Optional matching Saya
