Shigeki Classic Hocho
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 core cutting layer and...
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...
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...
Tadafusa Hocho Kobo
The ancient factory of Tadafusa has been manufacturing high-quality kitchen knives already in the third generation. These hand-forged, 3-layer blades have a core layer made of rust-resistant SLD steel (see below), and due to...
Tadafusa Hocho
The individual traces of the blacksmith’s hammer from this traditional workshop can be seen in the so-called "forged skin" on the 3-layered blade surface. This not only gives the blade a raw, original appearance but also makes it...
Nakagoshi Hocho
These traditional Japanese kitchen knives are handmade by Mr. Satoshi Nakagoshi and his son in his small workshop on the island Shikoku. The water-resistant magnolia wood handles fit securely in the hand. Cutting edge made of...
Japanese Mincing Knife
This is a Japanese take on the Italian "mezzaluna" or half moon. Fitted with a heavy, arched blade it chops all types of herbs with a rocking cut. Tender stems and leaves are not squashed but cut to enhance the...
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...
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...
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...