The Gen series is a stainless-clad VG10 knife made in Seki, and happens to be a very enjoyable version of VG10 to use and sharpen. The d-shaped handle is right-handed and made of pakkawood with a stainless insert at the top that helps prevent water from getting into the handle without overlapping the ferrule and increase the resistance to bending at the handle. The fit and finish on this series is very nice, and the kurouchi hammered damascus aesthetic is excellent. They are relatively thin, and yet still retain decent toughness and durability. We think they will work well for both home cooks and working professionals alike. The boxes are also very nice and are made in the “shihouchitsu” style, with clasps to hold the box closed.
Knife Type: Santoku
Steel Type: Stainless
Handle Type:D-Shaped Pakkawood
Construction Type: Stainless Clad
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Handle Length: 115mm
Handle Height: 24.06mm
Handle Width: 18.58mm
Handle to Tip Length: 156mm
Heel to Tip Length: 144mm
Width of Spine at Handle: 1.68mm
Width of Spine above Heel: 1.82mm
Width of Spine at Middle: 1.79mm
Width of Spine 1cm from the Tip: 1.01mm
Blade Thickness 1/2 way between the Spine and Edge: 1.76mm
The Gen series is a stainless-clad VG10 knife made in Seki, and happens to be a very enjoyable version of VG10 to use and sharpen. The d-shaped handle is right-handed and made of pakkawood with a stainless insert at the top that helps prevent water from getting into the handle without overlapping the ferrule and increase the resistance to bending at the handle. The fit and finish on this series is very nice, and the kurouchi hammered damascus aesthetic is excellent. They are relatively thin, and yet still retain decent toughness and durability. We think they will work well for both home cooks and working professionals alike. The boxes are also very nice and are made in the “shihouchitsu” style, with clasps to hold the box closed.
Knife Type: Santoku
Steel Type: Stainless
Handle Type:D-Shaped Pakkawood
Construction Type: Stainless Clad
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Handle Length: 129mm
Handle Height: 26.93mm
Handle Width: 21.63mm
Handle to Tip Length: 220mm
Heel to Tip Length: 190mm
Width of Spine at Handle: 2.04mm
Width of Spine above Heel: 2.11mm
Width of Spine at Middle: 1.96mm
Width of Spine 1cm from the Tip: 0.89mm
Blade Thickness 1/2 way between the Spine and Edge: 1.91mm
Based on a recommendation from one of our customers, we have decided to bring you the Tosagata bocho from Zakuri. Zakuri is based in the Tosa region and the Tosagata Bocho is a unique Tosa based knife. It is very much like a thin and nimble santoku. At 180mm this knife is a great size for home cooks or for professional cooks as a utility or line knife. The Blue #1 in the knife will take an amazing edge and has pretty good edge holding capabilities. As with most carbon knives, this one sharpens very easily too. The kurouchi finish on this knife helps prevent rust, but this knife should still be cleaned and dried after use. The D-shaped handle on this knife is made of walnut and it has a plastic ferrule.
Knife Type: Santoku
Steel Type: Carbon
Handle Type: Special
Construction Type: Carbon Clad
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Length: 131mm
Handle Height: 26mm
Handle Width: 21mm
Handle to Tip Length: 192mm
Heel to Tip Length: 181mm
Width of Spine at Middle: 2.37mm
Width of Spine 1cm from the Tip: 1.14mm
Width of Spine at Handle: 3.70mm
Width of Spine above Heel: 3.51mm
Blade Thickness 1/2 way between the Spine and Edge: 2.13mm
Based on a recommendation from one of our customers, we have decided to bring you the Tosagata bocho from Zakuri. Zakuri is based in the Tosa region and the Tosagata Bocho is a unique Tosa based knife. It is very much like a thin and nimble santoku. At 180mm this knife is a great size for home cooks or for professional cooks as a utility or line knife. The Blue Super in the knife will take very good edge and has amazing edge holding capabilities. As with most carbon knives, this one sharpens very easily too. The kurouchi finish on this knife helps prevent rust, but this knife should still be cleaned and dried before after use. The D-shaped handle on this knife is made of walnut and it has a plastic ferrule.
Knife Type: Santoku
Steel Type: Carbon
Handle Type: Special
Construction Type: Carbon Clad
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Length: 131mm
Handle Height: 26mm
Handle Width: 21mm
Handle to Tip Length: 192mm
Heel to Tip Length: 181mm
Width of Spine at Handle: 3.70mm
Width of Spine above Heel: 3.51mm
Width of Spine at Middle: 2.37mm
Width of Spine 1cm from the Tip: 1.14mm
Blade Thickness 1/2 way between the Spine and Edge: 2.13mm
