Tosa Hot Forged Shirogami Bunka 170mm — Made by Yamashin

Knife Type: Bunka (multi-purpose knife with kiritsuke-style tip) Blade Length: 170 mm Blade Material: Shirogami (White #1) Carbon Steel Construction: Hot-forged, hand-crafted Edge Geometry: Double bevel (V-edge) Blade Finish: Kurouchi (blacksmith finish) Handle Material: Walnut wood Ferrule Material: Pakkawood Handle Shape: Octagonal Blade Hardness: Approx. 61–62 HRC Weight: ~160–180g (varies slightly due to hand-forging) Ideal Use: All-purpose cutting — ideal for slicing, chopping, mincing, and precise tip work Maintenance: Hand wash and dry immediately; oil blade regularly to prevent rust

Tosa Hot Forged Shirogami Gyuto 240mm — Made by Yamashin

Knife Type: Gyuto (Japanese chef’s knife) Blade Length: 240 mm Blade Material: Shirogami (White #1) Carbon Steel Construction: Hot-forged, hand-crafted Edge Geometry: Double bevel (V-edge) Blade Finish: Kurouchi (blacksmith finish) Handle Material: Walnut wood Ferrule Material: Pakkawood Handle Shape: Octagonal Blade Hardness: Approx. 61–62 HRC Weight: ~200–220g (varies slightly due to hand-forging) Ideal Use: All-purpose cutting — perfect for slicing meat, fish, and vegetables with precision and power Maintenance: Hand wash and dry immediately; oil blade regularly to prevent rust

Tosa Hot Forged Shirogami Nakiri 165mm — Made by Yamashin

Knife Type: Nakiri (vegetable knife) Blade Length: 165 mm Blade Material: Shirogami (White #1) Carbon Steel Construction: Hot-forged, hand-crafted Edge Geometry: Double bevel (V-edge) Blade Finish: Kurouchi (blacksmith finish) Handle Material: Walnut wood Ferrule Material: Pakkawood Handle Shape: Octagonal Blade Hardness: Approx. 61–62 HRC Weight: ~160–180g (varies slightly due to hand-forging) Ideal Use: Chopping, slicing, and mincing vegetables with precision and ease Maintenance: Hand wash and dry immediately; oil blade regularly to prevent rust

Tosa Hot Forged Shirogami Santoku 165mm — Made by Yamashin

Knife Type: Santoku (multi-purpose knife) Blade Length: 165 mm Blade Material: Shirogami (White #1) Carbon Steel Construction: Hot-forged, hand-crafted Edge Geometry: Double bevel (V-edge) Blade Finish: Kurouchi (blacksmith finish) Handle Material: Walnut wood Ferrule Material: Pakkawood Handle Shape: Octagonal Blade Hardness: Approx. 61–62 HRC Weight: ~150–170g (varies due to hand-forging) Ideal Use: All-purpose knife for slicing, chopping, and dicing vegetables, fish, and meat Maintenance: Hand wash and dry immediately; oil blade regularly to prevent rust

Tosa Hot Forged Shirogami Kobocho 120mm — Made by Yamashin

Knife Type: Kobocho (small Deba-style knife) Blade Length: 120 mm Blade Material: Shirogami (White #1) Carbon Steel Construction: Hot-forged, hand-crafted Edge Geometry: Traditional Japanese grind (single bevel) Blade Finish: Kurouchi (blacksmith finish) Handle Material: Walnut wood Ferrule Material: Pakkawood Handle Shape: Octagonal Blade Hardness: Approx. 61–62 HRC Weight: Varies slightly due to handcrafting (~120–140g) Ideal Use: Small fish, vegetables, precision prep tasks Maintenance: Hand wash and dry immediately; oil regularly to prevent rust

Sakoda Hamono Hot Forged Shirogami (White #2) Carbon Steel, Petty (150mm) with Red Sandalwood Handle

Maker: Sakoda Hamono Origin: Susaki, Kochi Prefecture, Japan Blade Construction: Hand-Forged San Mai Core Steel: Shirogami (White #2) Carbon Steel Cladding: Stainless Steel Finish: Kurouchi (Blacksmith’s Finish) Hardness: 62–63 HRC Edge: Double-Bevel (50/50) Blade Length: 150mm (5.9") Edge Length: 150mm (5.9") Blade Height: 30mm (1.2") Spine Thickness: 3mm Handle: OOctagonal Red Sandalwood - Colour slightly varies due to natural wood Handle Length: 120mm (4.75") Overall Length: 280mm (11") Weight: 98g (3.4 oz)

Yoshida Hamono Kyusakichi Aogami 19cm Bunka Knife

19cm Bunka Knife Manufactured by Yoshida Hamono  3 Ply Aogami (Blue Paper) Super Steel core 63-64 HRC Blade with Kurouchi Finish Rosewood Octagonal Handle Hot Forged by Hand

Yoshida Hamono Kyusakichi Aogami 18cm Nakiri Knife

18cm Nakiri Knife known as Vegetable Chopper Manufactured by Yoshida Hamono  3 Ply Aogami (Blue Paper) Super Steel core 63-64 HRC Blade with Kurouchi Finish Rosewood Octagonal Handle Hot Forged by Hand

Yoshida Hamono Kyusakichi Aogami 17cm Santoku Funayuki Knife

Santoku Funayuki Knife 17cm for all kitchen tasks Manufactured by Yoshida Hamono  3 Ply Aogami (Blue Paper) Super Steel core 63-64 HRC Blade with Kurouchi Finish Rosewood Octagonal Handle Hot Forged by Hand

Yoshida Hamono Kyusakichi ZDP189 Black- Based Forged Bunka Rosewood Octagon 190mm

Hand Forged by the Yoshida Hamono Company Made From Ultra Hard ZDP-189 with an HRC of 66/67 Kurouchi Finish on the blade Octagonal Handle made from Rosewood with Black Ferule Made in Japan, Handwash Only

Yoshida Hamono Kyusakichi Aogami 21cm Gyuto Knife

Gyuto 21cm Chef's Knife for all kitchen tasks Manufactured by Yoshida Hamono  3 Ply Aogami (Blue Paper) Super Steel core 63-64 HRC Blade with Kurouchi Finish Rosewood Octagonal Handle Hot Forged by Hand

KAS-K-G240 Hatsukokoro Kurosagi Aogami Super Kurouchi 3-Ply Gyuto with Teak handle 24cm

Kurouchi Finish 3-Ply Gyuto 62-63 HRC High Carbon Soft Iron Cladding Aogami Super Octagonal Teak Handle with Black Buffalo Ferrule Made in Japan

Hatsukokoro Kumokage Aogami Super Kurouchi Damascus Gyuto with Teak handle

Hatsukokoro Kumokage Aogami Super Kurouchi Damascus Gyuto 62-63 HRC High Carbon Soft Iron Cladding Blue Steel 2 Octagonal Teak Handle with Black Buffalo Ferrule Made in Japan

Nigara Hamono SG2 kurouchi Tsuchime 18cm Nakiri

Kurouchi Tsuchime 18cm Nakiri Knife Core of Ultrahard SG-2 clad in Stainless Steel 62-63 HRC Hardness Tsuchime Finish Blade Octagon Teak Wood Handle  Black Buffalo bolster

Yoshida Hamono Kyusakichi 69 Layered Damascus ZA-18 Steel Blade 24cm Sujihiki Knife

Inner core of ZA-18 Steel 69 layers of Kurouchi finished Damascus cladding Traditional Rosewood handle - D shaped Hand-forged by Osamu-San of Yoshida Hamono

Shiro Kamo Aogami Black Kurouchi 24cm Sujihiki Knife

Sujihiki/Slicer Knife for Fish or Carving Shiro Kamu Knives, made in Takefu Knife Village 3 Ply Aogami Super Steel Blade Carbon Steel 63-64 HRC Blade with Stainless Black Karouchi Finish Keyakiwood Handle Hot Forged by Hand

Shiro Kamo Aogami Black Kurouchi 21cm Sujihiki Knife

Sujihiki/Slicer Knife for Fish or Carving Shiro Kamu Knives, made in Takefu Knife Village 3 Ply Aogami Super Steel Blade Carbon Steel 63-64 HRC Blade with Stainless Black Karouchi Finish Keyakiwood Handle Hot Forged by Hand