Hocho Deluxe
The forging of knives has always had a strongly mystical cultural history. This is the only explanation for the fact that the products are often enhanced way beyond their actual utility. The passionate search for perfection...
Zuika Hocho
These Japanese Hocho from the historic Gihei house are forged from one of the world's hardest steel blades. The centre cutting layer is made of premium powder steel ZDP-189 from Hitachi, which provides extreme sharpness and durability...
Shigefusa Hocho
Master Shigefusa uses original materials to create knives in classical shapes following the strict code of traditional Japanese aesthetics. With meditative devotion, he creates the finest blades in his workshop using traditional...
Zuika Hocho
These Japanese Hocho from the historic Gihei house are forged from one of the world's hardest steel blades. The centre cutting layer is made of premium powder steel ZDP-189 from Hitachi, which provides extreme sharpness and durability...
Suimon Hocho Magnolia Wood
The high-contrast blade of Japanese Damascus steel consists of 73 layers in total and has been highly polished with great care. The cutting edge layer is made from a high-alloy SKD11 steel* with a high carbon content...
Urushi Varnish Knife - with Sheath
For more than 6000 years precious Urushi varnish (see below) lends a beautiful gloss to Asian artifacts. We are proud to present an exclusive selection of Japanese knives with Urushi painted handles and sheaths....
off siteGyuto - Fish & Meat Knife
The handle of each knife is unique. This knife is a combination of two high-quality materials - and not just visually. The varied natural texture of the birch bark handle made of bm1 and the vivid blade of...
Hayashi Hocho - with or without sheathes
Light and elegant aesthetically pleasing knife with a twelve-layer blade from Suminagashi steel. The blade is grounded very thin and allows you to cut very fine. The handles are made of water-resistant...
Shigeki Classic Hocho - Urushi Handled Range
Master Shigeki practices steel folding and forge welding with great virtuosity to create blades with an enchanting aesthetic - each one unique in its structure. Hard Blue Paper Steel is used for the...