Traditional black-forged stainless steel blade: Delivers exceptional sharpness and corrosion resistance for long-lasting performance
Hammer-forged (ちめ) blade texture: Enhances cutting power and unique visual appeal
Blue染め (touzome) handle: Offers antimicrobial and odor-inhibiting properties for hygienic use
Three-tomoe (triangular) blade design: Versatile for slicing, dicing, and chopping a wide range of ingredients
Hand-forged name marking: Adds artisanal authenticity and personalization
Summarized by Shop
Rust-resistant stainless × kuro-uchi × tsuchime — a serious knife for everyday use.
The standard knife of the Japanese home kitchen. It will take on anything.
Product features
Traditional kuro-uchi, worked over with a tsuchime hammer finish struck by hand — a combination you will not find anywhere else.
Kuro-uchi is an Edo-period method: