Gesshin Magomitsu

The Morinoki series, from Shizu Hamono, is a pragmatic tool with a simple, clean, and straightforward design. The handle is made from Japanese Zelkova and is lightweight and comfortable. The blade is 170mm long, enough for prepping small vegetables and fabricating meat.

• Knife Type: Petty Knife
• Steel Type: DSR1K6
• Handle Type: Western
• Construction Type: Mono-Steel
• Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous

• Handle Length: 118mm
• Handle Height: 24.59mm
• Handle Width: 13.60mm
• Handle to Tip Length: 172mm
• Width of Spine at Handle: 1.67mm
• Width of Spine at Heel: 1.63mm
• Width of Spine at Middle: 1.58mm
• Width of Spine 1cm from the Tip: 0.80mm
• Blade Height at Heel: 35mm
• Weight: 70g

This Gesshin Ittetsu 270mm Blue #2 Hon-Kasumi Hamokiri is a special order from the talented craftsmen responsible for our Ittetsu series. Expertly forged and precisely ground, the overall fit and finish and performance of this knife are second to none. The size and weighty nature of this blade give it a really nice presence and in-hand feel. The hamokiri knife is used for making very fine cuts along the fillet of a hamo, aka conger eel, in order to break the small bones that run throughout it.

These glasses are made near the lake Tokurako in Obanazawa, Yamagata, Japan. This glass studio is located in Japanese "snow country" in the North - in winter when you look outside, it's all silvery-white snow outside, and nothing else is visible.  The summers are bright and very hot. This beautifully rich scenery, and the surrounding nature, inspire the craftsman. Ito-san hopes to reflect this nature and the kind, thoughtful people of the area in his art pieces, while preserving the "snow silver" pattern technique, for which he is known, in his hand-blown glass.

These glasses were designed to fit an entire 12oz can of beer.  The blue glass has silver flecks and swirls of gold color throughout.  The base is a wide hexagon, transitioning up to a round shape with a slight flair at the top.

*these glass pieces are NOT dishwasher safe.

These glasses are made near the lake Tokurako in Obanazawa, Yamagata, Japan. This glass studio is located in Japanese "snow country" in the North - in winter when you look outside, it's all silvery-white snow outside, and nothing else is visible.  The summers are bright and very hot. This beautifully rich scenery, and the surrounding nature, inspire the craftsman. Ito-san hopes to reflect this nature and the kind, thoughtful people of the area in his art pieces, while preserving the "snow silver" pattern technique, for which he is known, in his hand-blown glass.

These glasses were designed to fit an entire 12oz can of beer.  The blue glass has silver flecks throughout.  The base is a narrow round base that widens as it goes up, with a slight flair at the top.

*these glass pieces are NOT dishwasher safe.

• Product Type: Beer Glass
• Material Type: Hand Blown Glass
• Artist: Naoto Ito

Your new plancha pal. Esa is fabricated in collaboration with a woodworker and steel manufacturer in Niigata Prefecture, northwest of Tokyo. We wanted to design a tool with mini offset characteristics and a fish spatula feel. You'll find rounded corners with a good amount of surface area and a slightly larger handle than normal for a comfier grip. Perfect for fine pastry work like frosting a cake or smoothing batter in a tray, more heavy duty cooking like flipping a pancake or a piece of fish in a pan, or plating purees and small veg. *Hand-wash only. If you'd like to preserve the patina/grain of the wood, please treat with walnut oil or cutting board oil*

(Description from gesturautensils.com)

If the standard White Bark Workwear aprons weren't durable enough, the White Bark team has gone ahead and produced a premium version with a heavyweight 16.5oz. 100% hemp canvas. This fabric is tough as nails and sure to look great and last for years. Additionally, the crossback straps are made with a handsome black vegetable-tanned leather and easily removeable for when it comes time to wash the garment. The premium hardware makes the process of removing the straps a breeze. This apron is environmentally friendly, anti-microbial, and ergonomically designed. In addition, by committing to only using a dual cross-back strap design, our apron keeps your shoulders back and your back straight to keep you comfortable and pain-free throughout your workday, night or anytime in between.

*Please note that the color of stitching may vary from apron to apron

We are proud of our Gesshin Kagekiyo series. These knives represent some of the highest levels of craftsmanship and quality we have seen. The blacksmiths, sharpeners, and even lacquer-ware craftsmen are all amazingly skilled, as can clearly be seen by simply looking at them. In fact, all of the craftsmen are certified craftsmen or dentou-kougeishi (a very prestigious honor). These knives have amazing fit and finish, spectacular grinds, some of the most beautiful handles and saya we've seen on Japanese knives, and amazing geometry. They are really thin behind the edge, have great distal taper, and wide bevels, making them easier to thin and sharpen. The lacquer craftsmen uses real lacquer on these, not synthetic lacquer as more commonly used. Even the boxes are beautiful lacquer-ware. We hope you guys are as excited as we are.

These mizu-honyaki (water quenched honyaki) are representative of some of the finest work we have seen. They feature ebony octagon handles, as opposed to the lacquerware handles we normally put on this series. Mizu-honyaki knives can be a bit more brittle and time-consuming to sharpen, but they also often represent the best work that the craftsmen offer.

This is a new part of our Gesshin Kagekiyo series.  We wanted to introduce something a little more practical and make this series a bit more accessible. These knives represent some of the highest levels of craftsmanship and quality we have seen. The blacksmiths, sharpeners, and even lacquer-ware craftsmen are all amazingly skilled, as can clearly be seen by simply looking at them. In fact, all of the craftsmen are certified craftsmen or dentou-kougeishi (a very prestigious honor). These knives have amazing fit and finish, spectacular grinds, and amazing geometry. They are really thin behind the edge, have great distal taper, and wide bevels, making them easier to thin and sharpen. They come with black lacquered saya and handles featuring matte black and polished dark green lacquer.  The knives are on the very thin and relatively hard side of things.

"Honyaki" is a traditional Japanese term used to describe a type of high-quality knife made from a single piece of steel, usually carbon, without any additional layers or cladding. The term “honyaki” emphasizes the knife's craftsmanship and the purity of its materials.

This particluar example is made of White #1, is very finely mirror-polished, comes with a very handsome tagayasan (wenge) handle and impressive tagayasan saya, and the hamon depicts Mount Fuji with a sun on one side of the blade and a crescent moon on the other side.

The process of making a honyaki knife involves heating the steel to a glowing, cherry red temperature, forging it into shape, differentially heat-treating the blade by placing a layer of insulating clay on the spine, and quenching it in either oil or water. Water-quenched blades are much more difficult to work with, resulting in a higher rate of loss. This type of knife is known for its exceptional sharpness, edge retention, and craftsmanship. However, honyaki knives require more care and attention during use compared to sanmai knives, as they are exceptionally hard and brittle.

Due to their intricate and demanding production process, honyaki knives are often considered the pinnacle of knife craftsmanship and are highly prized by chefs and culinary enthusiasts.

The pursuit of mastering the honyaki blacksmithing technique is one that can take a craftsman years. Within that time there is a huge number of lost kiji (rough forged blanks) that shatter or crack during the heat treatment process. I remember touring the workshop of a really talented craftsman. Tucked away in a corner of the space was a box filled with dozens of kiji, possibly a hundred, and they were all cracked.

As these knives are carbon steel, they will need to be cared for as such. You can read more in our about knife care section. Carbon steel can rust if not cared for properly, so please make sure to clean and dry your knife after use.

• Knife Type: Gyuto
• Steel Type: White #1 Carbon
• Handle Type: Octagonal Tagayasan (
• Construction Type: Monosteel Honyaki
• Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous

• Handle Length: 142mm
• Handle Height: 28mm
• Handle Width: 22mm
• Handle to Tip Length: 214mm
• Heel to Tip Length: 201mm
• Width of Spine at Middle: 2.28mm
• Width of Spine 1cm from the Tip: 0.93mm
• Width of Spine at Handle: 2.22mm
• Width of Spine above Heel: 2.20mm
• Blade Thickness 1/2 way between the Spine and Edge: 1.73mm
• Blade Height at Heel: 48mm
• Weight: 163g

The Gesshin Kagekiyo knives represent some of the highest levels of craftsmanship and quality we have seen. The blacksmiths, sharpeners, and even lacquerware craftsmen are all amazingly skilled, as can clearly be seen by simply looking at them. In fact, all of the craftsmen are certified craftsmen or dentou-kougeishi (a very prestigious honor). These knives have amazing fit and finish, spectacular grinds, some of the most beautiful handles and saya we've seen on Japanese knives, and amazing geometry. These Ko Yanagiba were originally a special request from our friend Liwei Liao at The Joint Eatery in Los Angeles.  He uses them for tsukibiki and other fish-related cleaning tasks, but we just think they are a fun small single bevel shape.

Asano Kajiya is a swordmaking company based out of Hashima City, in Gifu Prefecture. Asano Taro is a nationally recognized swordmaker, a very prestigious honor in an industry that is very highly regulated. He started apprenticing in the practice of swordmaking in 1997 under Fujiwara Kanefusa, a 25th generation swordmaker. Asano-san is a very involved member in the community, giving talks all throughout Japan and internationally and devoting a lot of his time to research to the sword and steel making industry. The company started making kitchen knives in 2017. The kitchen knives became a part of the business in order to showcase the workmanship of the steel that they have spent decades perfecting.

These are entirely sole-authorship knives. The blades are fully made in-house from the forging to the heat treatment to the stock removal and finish. This authorship allows them to have the most possible control over the knifemaking process. There is no pre-clad barstock to be found in the workshop. He is doing the forge-welding of the stainless cladding himself. Their kitchen knives have a very hard heat treatment that promotes edge retention and the very thin cross-sectional geometry does the same for sharpness.

These knives have a handsome, rustic, kurouchi finish that contrasts nicely with the brushed wide bevels. They come in a beautiful presentation box that elevates the knife nicely.

Nigiri basami are often used for sewing and general craft/household tasks. They are unique in that they have the spring action built into the handle. In use, they are held near the top area (where the blade is) and operated like tweezers. The craftsman for this line of nigiri basami is one of the very few in the world who still handcraft nigiri basami with traditional Japanese methods by hand. This includes welding the soft and hard steels by hand (he does not use pre-clad steel sheets) and free hand forging the shape of the blades and handles without the use of large scale/automatic machinery. This handcrafting allows very small but important adjustment to the shape, positioning of blades, and bounciness/tightness of the grip.

These scissors are made with high carbon steel. Like all carbon steel tools/knives, they can rust if not cared for properly. Please make sure to wipe them clean and dry after use. If you're planning on storing them for an extended period of time, we recommend oiling them with Tsubaki (camelila) oil or mineral oil.  If you see rust or if you prefer to not have patina, you can remove it with something like Flitz.

Nigiri basami are often used for sewing and general craft/household tasks. They are unique in that they have the spring action built into the handle. In use, they are held near the top area (where the blade is) and operated like tweezers. The craftsman for this line of nigiri basami is one of the very few in the world who still handcraft nigiri basami with traditional Japanese methods by hand. This includes welding the soft and hard steels by hand (he does not use pre-clad steel sheets) and free-hand forging the shape of the blades and handles without the use of large-scale/automatic machinery. This handcrafting allows very small but important adjustments to the shape, positioning of blades, and bounciness/tightness of the grip. Katamaru features one round-shaped blade (bottom blade) and one narrow/pointy blade (top blade). These differently shaped blades are designed for delicate fabrics like silk. The round bottom blade is designed to prevent damaging the fabric near or under the bottom receiving blade.

These scissors are made with high carbon steel. Like all carbon steel tools/knives, they can rust if not cared for properly. Please make sure to wipe them clean and dry after use. If you're planning on storing them for an extended period of time, we recommend oiling them with Tsubaki (camelila) oil or mineral oil.  If you see rust or if you prefer to not have patina, you can remove it with something like Flitz.

Nigiri basami are often used for sewing and general craft/household tasks. They are unique in that they have the spring action built into the handle. In use, they are held near the top area (where the blade is) and operated like tweezers. The craftsman for this line of nigiri basami is one of the very few in the world who still handcraft nigiri basami with traditional Japanese methods by hand. This includes welding the soft and hard steels by hand (he does not use pre-clad steel sheets) and free-hand forging the shape of the blades and handles without the use of large-scale/automatic machinery. This handcrafting allows very small but important adjustments to the shape, positioning of blades, and bounciness/tightness of the grip.

These scissors are made with high carbon steel. Like all carbon steel tools/knives, they can rust if not cared for properly. Please make sure to wipe them clean and dry after use. If you're planning on storing them for an extended period of time, we recommend oiling them with Tsubaki (camelila) oil or mineral oil.  If you see rust or if you prefer to not have patina, you can remove it with something like Flitz.

Nigiri basami are often used for sewing and general craft/household tasks. They are unique in that they have the spring action built into the handle. In use, they are held near the top area (where the scissor blade is) and operated like tweezers. The craftsman for this line of nigiri basami is one of the very few in the world who still handcraft nigiri basami with traditional Japanese methods by hand. This includes welding the soft and hard steels by hand (he does not use pre-clad steel sheets) and free-hand forging the shape of the blades and handles without the use of large-scale/automatic machinery. This handcrafting allows very small but important adjustments to the shape, positioning of blades, and bounciness/tightness of the grip. The tips of this "Narrow Tip" model are pointier and thinner for more intricate works. This shape is often preferred by hand sewers, traditional Japanese sweets (wagashi) makers, and decorative candy makers.

These scissors are made with high carbon steel. Like all carbon steel tools/knives, they can rust if not cared for properly. Please make sure to wipe them clean and dry after use. If you're planning on storing them for an extended period of time, we recommend oiling them with Tsubaki (camelila) oil or mineral oil.  If you see rust or if you prefer to not have patina, you can remove it with something like Flitz.

Nigiri basami are often used for sewing and general craft/household tasks. They are unique in that they have the spring action built into the handle. In use, they are held near the top area (where the blade is) and operated like tweezers. The craftsman for this line of nigiri basami is one of the very few in the world who still handcraft nigiri basami with traditional Japanese methods by hand. This includes welding the soft and hard steels by hand (he does not use pre-clad steel sheets) and free-hand forging the shape of the blades and handles without the use of large-scale/automatic machinery. This handcrafting allows very small but important adjustments to the shape, positioning of blades, and bounciness/tightness of the grip. This is one of the most standard models of Japanese traditional nigiri basami (or in-hand grip scissors) suitable for cutting threads and small fabric pieces from general hand sewing works.

These scissors are made with high carbon steel. Like all carbon steel tools/knives, they can rust if not cared for properly. Please make sure to wipe them clean and dry after use. If you're planning on storing them for an extended period of time, we recommend oiling them with Tsubaki (camelila) oil or mineral oil.  If you see rust or if you prefer to not have patina, you can remove it with something like Flitz.

Nigiri basami are often used for sewing and general craft/household tasks. They are unique in that they have the spring action built into the handle. In use, they are held near the top area (where the scissor blade is) and operated like tweezers. The craftsman for this line of nigiri basami is one of the very few in the world who still handcraft nigiri basami with traditional Japanese methods by hand. This includes welding the soft and hard steels by hand (he does not use pre-clad steel sheets) and free-hand forging the shape of the blades and handles without the use of large-scale/automatic machinery. This handcrafting allows very small but important adjustments to the shape, positioning of blades, and bounciness/tightness of the grip. This shape has a very short set of blades, thus it is very nimble and easy to use. The shape of the tip (named after the shape of fingernails) is designed to minimize catching on fabric.

These scissors are made with high carbon steel. Like all carbon steel tools/knives, they can rust if not cared for properly. Please make sure to wipe them clean and dry after use. If you're planning on storing them for an extended period of time, we recommend oiling them with Tsubaki (camelila) oil or mineral oil.  If you see rust or if you prefer to not have patina, you can remove it with something like Flitz.

The Toki, or Crested Ibis, is an endangered species, once common in the Niigata area. Featuring white plumage on its body and a red head, the bird has been a part of Japanese folklore for generations. As this series is made in Sanjo, Niigata, the name Toki just has significance. These knives are made by hand in a medium-sized workshop, focused on making user-friendly knives. Their knives tend to be a medium thickness, not super thin, but not like a super thick workhorse. The wide bevel designs work well for food release. We love burnt chestnut handles, and because they also come from Sanjo, the series features octagonal burnt chestnut handles with water buffalo ferrules.

Deba are single-bevel knives used for breaking down fish. This is a right-handed knife. This series of Toki knives features a blue #2 (carbon steel) core with soft carbon cladding. Carbon steel knives (clad with stainless or not) do require some additional care, making sure to keep them clean and dry when not in use, and wiping periodically when cutting acidic foods. We recommend Flitz to clean off any light rust (or patina, if you don't like it) as soon as you see it. Blue #2 steel is known for good edge retention while still being easy to sharpen. We have some videos on knife skills with a deba here (specifically videos 4-84).

The Toki, or Crested Ibis, is an endangered species, once common in the Niigata area. Featuring white plumage on its body and a red head, the bird has been a part of Japanese folklore for generations. As this series is made in Sanjo, Niigata, the name Toki has significance. These knives are made by hand in a medium-sized workshop, focused on making user-friendly knives. Their knives tend to be a medium thickness, not super thin, but not like a super thick workhorse. The wide bevel designs work well for food release. We love burnt chestnut handles, and because they also come from Sanjo, the series features octagonal burnt chestnut handles with water buffalo ferrules.

Mioroshi Deba are single-bevel knives used for breaking down and slicing fish. They combine the functionality of yanagiba and deba and, therefore, make compromises for each individual task. Thinner than a deba, but thicker than a yanagiba, they are really fun to use on softer boned fish like salmon. This is a right-handed knife. This series of Toki knives features a blue #2 (carbon steel) core with soft carbon cladding. Carbon steel knives (clad with stainless or not) do require some additional care, making sure to keep them clean and dry when not in use, and wiping periodically when cutting acidic foods. We recommend Flitz to clean off any light rust (or patina, if you don't like it) as soon as you see it. Blue #2 steel is known for good edge retention while still being easy to sharpen. We have some videos on knife skills with a deba here (specifically videos 4-84).

The Toki, or Crested Ibis, is an endangered species, once common in the Niigata area. Featuring white plumage on its body and a red head, the bird has been a part of Japanese folklore for generations. As this series is made in Sanjo, Niigata, the name Toki has significance. These knives are made by hand in a medium-sized workshop, focused on making user-friendly knives. Their knives tend to be a medium thickness, not super thin, but not like a super thick workhorse. The wide bevel designs work well for food release. We love burnt chestnut handles, and because they also come from Sanjo, the series features octagonal burnt chestnut handles with water buffalo ferrules. 

Single Bevel Ajikiri are small, thin deba, used for breaking down fish like aji. This is a right handed knife. This series of Toki knives features a white #2 (carbon steel) core with soft carbon cladding. Carbon steel knives (clad with stainless or not) do require some additional care, making sure to keep them clean and dry when not in use, and wiping periodically when cutting acidic foods. We recommend Flitz to clean off any light rust (or patina, if you don't like it) as soon as you see it.  White #2 steel is known for taking a very sharp edge with great ease.

The Toki, or Crested Ibis, is an endangered species, once common in the Niigata area. Featuring white plumage on its body and a red head, the bird has been a part of Japanese folklore for generations. As this series is made in Sanjo, Niigata, the name Toki has significance. These knives are made by hand in a medium-sized workshop, focused on making user-friendly knives. Their knives tend to be a medium thickness, not super thin, but not like a super thick workhorse. The wide bevel designs work well for food release. We love burnt chestnut handles, and because they also come from Sanjo, the series features octagonal burnt chestnut handles with water buffalo ferrules.

Single Bevel Ajikiri are small, thin deba, used for breaking down fish like aji. This is a right handed knife. This series of Toki knives features a white #2 (carbon steel) core with soft carbon cladding. Carbon steel knives (clad with stainless or not) do require some additional care, making sure to keep them clean and dry when not in use, and wiping periodically when cutting acidic foods.  We recommend Flitz to clean off any light rust (or patina, if you don't like it) as soon as you see it. White #2 steel is known for taking a very sharp edge with great ease.

The Toki, or Crested Ibis, is an endangered species, once common in the Niigata area. Featuring white plumage on its body and a red head, the bird has been a part of Japanese folklore for generations. As this series is made in Sanjo, Niigata, the name Toki has significance. These knives are made by hand in a medium-sized workshop, focused on making user-friendly knives. Their knives tend to be a medium thickness, not super thin, but not like a super thick workhorse. The wide bevel designs work well for food release. And, because we love burnt chestnut handles, and they also come from Sanjo, the series features octagonal burnt chestnut handles with water buffalo ferrules.

This series of Toki knives features an SLD (semi-stainless) core with soft stainless cladding. Semi-stainless knives are generally easier to care for than carbon steel knives, but do require some additional care, making sure to keep them clean and dry when not in use, and wiping periodically when cutting acidic foods. They are just less reactive than carbon steel knives. They will, however, form a patina. We recommend Flitz to clean off any light rust (or patina, if you don't like it) as soon as you see it (you can leave the patina if you don't mind it). SLD is known for good edge retention, toughness and durability, and relative ease of sharpening when compared to many stainless steels.

The Toki, or Crested Ibis, is an endangered species, once common in the Niigata area. Featuring white plumage on its body and a red head, the bird has been a part of Japanese folklore for generations. As this series is made in Sanjo, Niigata, the name Toki has significance. These knives are made by hand in a medium-sized workshop, focused on making user-friendly knives. Their knives tend to be a medium thickness, not super thin, but not like a super thick workhorse. The wide bevel designs work well for food release. And, because we love burnt chestnut handles, and they also come from Sanjo, the series features octagonal burnt chestnut handles with water buffalo ferrules.

This series of Toki knives features an SLD (semi-stainless) core with soft stainless cladding. Semi-stainless knives are generally easier to care for than carbon steel knives, but do require some additional care, making sure to keep them clean and dry when not in use, and wiping periodically when cutting acidic foods. They are just less reactive than carbon steel knives. They will, however, form a patina. We recommend Flitz to clean off any light rust (or patina, if you don't like it) as soon as you see it (you can leave the patina if you don't mind it). SLD is known for good edge retention, toughness and durability, and relative ease of sharpening when compared to many stainless steels.

The Toki, or Crested Ibis, is an endangered species, once common in the Niigata area. Featuring white plumage on its body and a red head, the bird has been a part of Japanese folklore for generations. As this series is made in Sanjo, Niigata, the name Toki has significance. These knives are made by hand in a medium-sized workshop, focused on making user-friendly knives. Their knives tend to be a medium thickness, not super thin, but not like a super thick workhorse. The wide bevel designs work well for food release. And, because we love burnt chestnut handles, and they also come from Sanjo, the series features octagonal burnt chestnut handles with water buffalo ferrules.

"Azumagata" translates directly to "Eastern style," meaning, in this case, that it is a subtle variation on the nakiri originating from the Tokyo area, i.e. the East of Honshu. This series of Toki knives features an SLD (semi-stainless) core with soft stainless cladding. Semi-stainless knives are generally easier to care for than carbon steel knives, but do require some additional care, making sure to keep them clean and dry when not in use, and wiping periodically when cutting acidic foods. They are just less reactive than carbon steel knives. They will, however, form a patina. We recommend Flitz to clean off any light rust (or patina, if you don't like it) as soon as you see it (you can leave the patina if you don't mind it). SLD is known for good edge retention, toughness and durability, and relative ease of sharpening when compared to many stainless steels.

• Knife Type: Azumagata/Nakiri
• Steel Type: SLD Semi-Stainless
• Handle Type: Octagonal Burnt Chestnut
• Construction Type: Stainless Clad
• Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous

• Handle Length: 128mm
• Handle Height: 27mm
• Handle Width: 23mm
• Handle to Tip Length: 173mm
• Heel to Tip Length: 145mm
• Width of Spine at Middle: 172mm
• Width of Spine 1cm from the Tip: 1.77mm
• Width of Spine at Handle: 4.81mm
• Width of Spine above Heel: 3.66mm
• Blade Thickness 1/2 way between the Spine and Edge: 2.08mm
• Blade Height at Heel: 52mm
• Weight: 159g

The Toki, or Crested Ibis, is an endangered species, once common in the Niigata area. Featuring white plumage on its body and a red head, the bird has been a part of Japanese folklore for generations. As this series is made in Sanjo, Niigata, the name Toki has significance. These knives are made by hand in a medium-sized workshop, focused on making user-friendly knives. Their knives tend to be a medium thickness, not super thin, but not like a super thick workhorse. The wide bevel designs work well for food release. And, because we love burnt chestnut handles, and they also come from Sanjo, the series features octagonal burnt chestnut handles with water buffalo ferrules.

This series of Toki knives features an SLD (semi-stainless) core with soft stainless cladding. Semi-stainless knives are generally easier to care for than carbon steel knives, but do require some additional care, making sure to keep them clean and dry when not in use, and wiping periodically when cutting acidic foods. They are just less reactive than carbon steel knives. They will, however, form a patina. We recommend Flitz to clean off any light rust (or patina, if you don't like it) as soon as you see it (you can leave the patina if you don't mind it). SLD is known for good edge retention, toughness and durability, and relative ease of sharpening when compared to many stainless steels.

• Knife Type: Nakiri
• Steel Type: SLD Semi-Stainless
• Handle Type: Octagonal Burnt Chestnut
• Construction Type: Stainless Clad
• Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous

• Handle Length: 127mm
• Handle Height: 26mm
• Handle Width: 22mm
• Handle to Tip Length: 184mm
• Heel to Tip Length: 161mm
• Width of Spine at Middle: 1.69mm
• Width of Spine 1cm from the Tip: 1.45mm
• Width of Spine at Handle: 4.10mm
• Width of Spine above Heel: 3.17mm
• Blade Thickness 1/2 way between the Spine and Edge: 1.59mm
• Blade Height at Heel: 49mm
• Weight: 148g

The Toki, or Crested Ibis, is an endangered species, once common in the Niigata area. Featuring white plumage on its body and a red head, the bird has been a part of Japanese folklore for generations. As this series is made in Sanjo, Niigata, the name Toki has significance. These knives are made by hand in a medium-sized workshop, focused on making user-friendly knives. Their knives tend to be a medium thickness, not super thin, but not like a super thick workhorse. The wide bevel designs work well for food release. And, because we love burnt chestnut handles, and they also come from Sanjo, the series features octagonal burnt chestnut handles with water buffalo ferrules.

This series of Toki knives features an SLD (semi-stainless) core with soft stainless cladding. Semi-stainless knives are generally easier to care for than carbon steel knives, but do require some additional care, making sure to keep them clean and dry when not in use, and wiping periodically when cutting acidic foods. They are just less reactive than carbon steel knives. They will, however, form a patina. We recommend Flitz to clean off any light rust (or patina, if you don't like it) as soon as you see it (you can leave the patina if you don't mind it). SLD is known for good edge retention, toughness and durability, and relative ease of sharpening when compared to many stainless steels.

The Toki, or Crested Ibis, is an endangered species, once common in the Niigata area. Featuring white plumage on its body and a red head, the bird has been a part of Japanese folklore for generations. As this series is made in Sanjo, Niigata, the name Toki has significance. These knives are made by hand in a medium-sized workshop, focused on making user-friendly knives. Their knives tend to be a medium thickness, not super thin, but not like a super thick workhorse. The wide bevel designs work well for food release. And, because we love burnt chestnut handles, and they also come from Sanjo, the series features octagonal burnt chestnut handles with water buffalo ferrules.

This series of Toki knives features an SLD (semi-stainless) core with soft stainless cladding. Semi-stainless knives are generally easier to care for than carbon steel knives, but do require some additional care, making sure to keep them clean and dry when not in use, and wiping periodically when cutting acidic foods. They are just less reactive than carbon steel knives. They will, however, form a patina. We recommend Flitz to clean off any light rust (or patina, if you don't like it) as soon as you see it (you can leave the patina if you don't mind it). SLD is known for good edge retention, toughness and durability, and relative ease of sharpening when compared to many stainless steels.

The Toki, or Crested Ibis, is an endangered species, once common in the Niigata area. Featuring white plumage on its body and a red head, the bird has been a part of Japanese folklore for generations. As this series is made in Sanjo, Niigata, the name Toki has significance. These knives are made by hand in a medium-sized workshop, focused on making user-friendly knives. Their knives tend to be a medium thickness, not super thin, but not like a super thick workhorse. The wide bevel designs work well for food release. And, because we love burnt chestnut handles, and they also come from Sanjo, the series features octagonal burnt chestnut handles with water buffalo ferrules.

This series of Toki knives features an SLD (semi-stainless) core with soft stainless cladding. Semi-stainless knives are generally easier to care for than carbon steel knives, but do require some additional care, making sure to keep them clean and dry when not in use, and wiping periodically when cutting acidic foods. They are just less reactive than carbon steel knives. They will, however, form a patina. We recommend Flitz to clean off any light rust (or patina, if you don't like it) as soon as you see it (you can leave the patina if you don't mind it). SLD is known for good edge retention, toughness and durability, and relative ease of sharpening when compared to many stainless steels.

The Toki, or Crested Ibis, is an endangered species, once common in the Niigata area. Featuring white plumage on its body and a red head, the bird has been a part of Japanese folklore for generations. As this series is made in Sanjo, Niigata, the name Toki has significance. These knives are made by hand in a medium-sized workshop, focused on making user-friendly knives. Their knives tend to be a medium thickness, not super thin, but not like a super thick workhorse. The wide bevel designs work well for food release. We love burnt chestnut handles, and because they also come from Sanjo, the series features octagonal burnt chestnut handles with water buffalo ferrules.

This series of Toki knives features a blue #2 (carbon steel) core with stainless cladding. The stainless cladding minimizes the exposed carbon steel core, making the knife a bit easier to care for than a knife made entirely from carbon steel. Carbon steel knives (clad with stainless or not) do require some additional care, making sure to keep them clean and dry when not in use, and wiping periodically when cutting acidic foods. We recommend Flitz to clean off any light rust (or patina, if you don't like it) as soon as you see it. Blue #2 steel is known for having solid edge retention and still being easy to sharpen.

The Toki, or Crested Ibis, is an endangered species, once common in the Niigata area. Featuring white plumage on its body and a red head, the bird has been a part of Japanese folklore for generations. As this series is made in Sanjo, Niigata, the name Toki has significance. These knives are made by hand in a medium-sized workshop, focused on making user-friendly knives. Their knives tend to be a medium thickness, not super thin, but not like a super thick workhorse. The wide bevel designs work well for food release.  We love burnt chestnut handles, and because they also come from Sanjo, the series features octagonal burnt chestnut handles with water buffalo ferrules. 

This series of Toki knives features a blue #2 (carbon steel) core with stainless cladding. The stainless cladding minimizes the exposed carbon steel core, making the knife a bit easier to care for than a knife made entirely from carbon steel. Carbon steel knives (clad with stainless or not) do require some additional care, making sure to keep them clean and dry when not in use, and wiping periodically when cutting acidic foods. We recommend Flitz to clean off any light rust (or patina, if you don't like it) as soon as you see it. Blue #2 steel is known for having solid edge retention and still being easy to sharpen.

The Toki, or Crested Ibis, is an endangered species, once common in the Niigata area. Featuring white plumage on its body and a red head, the bird has been a part of Japanese folklore for generations. As this series is made in Sanjo, Niigata, the name Toki has significance. These knives are made by hand in a medium-sized workshop, focused on making user-friendly knives. Their knives tend to be a medium thickness, not super thin, but not like a super thick workhorse. The wide bevel designs work well for food release.  We love burnt chestnut handles, and because they also come from Sanjo, the series features octagonal burnt chestnut handles with water buffalo ferrules. 

"Azumagata" translates directly to "Eastern style," meaning, in this case, that it is a subtle variation on the nakiri originating from the Tokyo area, i.e. the East of Honshu. This series of Toki knives features a blue #2 (carbon steel) core with stainless cladding. The stainless cladding minimizes the exposed carbon steel core, making the knife a bit easier to care for than a knife made entirely from carbon steel. Carbon steel knives (clad with stainless or not) do require some additional care, making sure to keep them clean and dry when not in use, and wiping periodically when cutting acidic foods. We recommend Flitz to clean off any light rust (or patina, if you don't like it) as soon as you see it. Blue #2 steel is known for having solid edge retention and still being easy to sharpen.

The Toki, or Crested Ibis, is an endangered species, once common in the Niigata area. Featuring white plumage on its body and a red head, the bird has been a part of Japanese folklore for generations. As this series is made in Sanjo, Niigata, the name Toki has significance. These knives are made by hand in a medium-sized workshop, focused on making user-friendly knives. Their knives tend to be a medium thickness, not super thin, but not like a super thick workhorse. The wide bevel designs work well for food release.  We love burnt chestnut handles, and because they also come from Sanjo, the series features octagonal burnt chestnut handles with water buffalo ferrules. 

This series of Toki knives features a blue #2 (carbon steel) core with stainless cladding. The stainless cladding minimizes the exposed carbon steel core, making the knife a bit easier to care for than a knife made entirely from carbon steel. Carbon steel knives (clad with stainless or not) do require some additional care, making sure to keep them clean and dry when not in use, and wiping periodically when cutting acidic foods. We recommend Flitz to clean off any light rust (or patina, if you don't like it) as soon as you see it. Blue #2 steel is known for having solid edge retention and still being easy to sharpen.

The Toki, or Crested Ibis, is an endangered species, once common in the Niigata area. Featuring white plumage on its body and a red head, the bird has been a part of Japanese folklore for generations. As this series is made in Sanjo, Niigata, the name Toki has significance. These knives are made by hand in a medium-sized workshop, focused on making user-friendly knives. Their knives tend to be a medium thickness, not super thin, but not like a super thick workhorse. The wide bevel designs work well for food release.  We love burnt chestnut handles, and because they also come from Sanjo, the series features octagonal burnt chestnut handles with water buffalo ferrules. 

This series of Toki knives features a blue #2 (carbon steel) core with stainless cladding. The stainless cladding minimizes the exposed carbon steel core, making the knife a bit easier to care for than a knife made entirely from carbon steel. Carbon steel knives (clad with stainless or not) do require some additional care, making sure to keep them clean and dry when not in use, and wiping periodically when cutting acidic foods. We recommend Flitz to clean off any light rust (or patina, if you don't like it) as soon as you see it. Blue #2 steel is known for having solid edge retention and still being easy to sharpen.

The Toki, or Crested Ibis, is an endangered species, once common in the Niigata area. Featuring white plumage on its body and a red head, the bird has been a part of Japanese folklore for generations. As this series is made in Sanjo, Niigata, the name Toki has significance. These knives are made by hand in a medium-sized workshop, focused on making user-friendly knives. Their knives tend to be a medium thickness, not super thin, but not like a super thick workhorse. The wide bevel designs work well for food release. We love burnt chestnut handles, and they also come from Sanjo, the series features octagonal burnt chestnut handles with water buffalo ferrules.

This series of Toki knives features a white #2 (carbon steel) core with soft carbon cladding. Carbon steel knives (clad with stainless or not) do require some additional care, making sure to keep them clean and dry when not in use, and wiping periodically when cutting acidic foods. We recommend Flitz to clean off any light rust (or patina, if you don't like it) as soon as you see it. White #2 steel is known for taking a very sharp edge with great ease. The kurouchi finish can help protect that area from rust and corrosion (but remember, its still not stainless). These knives are some of the thinner ones in the Toki series.

The Toki, or Crested Ibis, is an endangered species, once common in the Niigata area. Featuring white plumage on its body and a red head, the bird has been a part of Japanese folklore for generations. As this series is made in Sanjo, Niigata, the name Toki just made sense. These knives are made by hand in a medium-sized workshop, focused on making user-friendly knives. Their knives tend to be a medium thickness, not super thin, but not like a super thick workhorse. The wide bevel designs work well for food release. We love burnt chestnut handles, and because they also come from Sanjo, the series features octagonal burnt chestnut handles with water buffalo ferrules. 

This series of Toki knives features a white #2 (carbon steel) core with soft carbon cladding. Carbon steel knives (clad with stainless or not) do require some additional care, making sure to keep them clean and dry when not in use, and wiping periodically when cutting acidic foods. We recommend Flitz to clean off any light rust (or patina, if you don't like it) as soon as you see it. White #2 steel is known for taking a very sharp edge with great ease. The kurouchi finish can help protect that area from rust and corrosion (but remember, its still not stainless). These knives are some of the thinner ones in the Toki series.

The Toki, or Crested Ibis, is an endangered species, once common in the Niigata area. Featuring white plumage on its body and a red head, the bird has been a part of Japanese folklore for generations. As this series is made in Sanjo, Niigata, the name Toki has significance. These knives are made by hand in a medium-sized workshop, focused on making user-friendly knives. Their knives tend to be a medium thickness, not super thin, but not like a super thick workhorse. The wide bevel designs work well for food release. We love burnt chestnut handles, and because they also come from Sanjo, the series features octagonal burnt chestnut handles with water buffalo ferrules. 

Sobakiri or Menkiri Bocho are knives specially designed for cutting noodles like soba. They are often used with a koma ita, or wooden board for keeping straight lines and measuring cut thickness. Their grip places the hand near the center of balance and makes the cutting motion more comfortable for the wrist. These are single bevel knives for right-handed users. This series of Toki knives features a white #2 (carbon steel) core with soft carbon cladding. Carbon steel knives (clad with stainless or not) do require some additional care, making sure to keep them clean and dry when not in use, and wiping periodically when cutting acidic foods.  We recommend Flitz to clean off any light rust (or patina, if you don't like it) as soon as you see it. White #2 steel is known for taking a very sharp edge with great ease. The kurouchi finish can help protect that area from rust and corrosion (but remember, its still not stainless).

The Toki, or Crested Ibis, is an endangered species, once common in the Niigata area. Featuring white plumage on its body and a red head, the bird has been a part of Japanese folklore for generations.  As this series is made in Sanjo, Niigata, the name Toki has significance. These knives are made by hand in a medium-sized workshop, focused on making user-friendly knives. Their knives tend to be a medium thickness, not super thin, but not like a super thick workhorse. The wide bevel designs work well for food release.  We love burnt chestnut handles, and because they also come from Sanjo, the series features octagonal burnt chestnut handles with water buffalo ferrules. 

Sobakir or Menkiri Bocho are knives specially designed for cutting noodles like soba. They are often used with a koma ita, or wooden board for keeping straight lines and measuring cut thickness. Their grip places the hand near the center of balance and makes the cutting motion more comfortable for the wrist. These are single bevel knives for right-handed users. This series of Toki knives features a white #2 (carbon steel) core with soft carbon cladding. Carbon steel knives (clad with stainless or not) do require some additional care, making sure to keep them clean and dry when not in use, and wiping periodically when cutting acidic foods. We recommend Flitz to clean off any light rust (or patina, if you don't like it) as soon as you see it. White #2 steel is known for taking a very sharp edge with great ease.

• Knife Type: Sobakiri
• Steel Type: White #2 Carbon
• Handle Type: Walnut
• Construction Type: Carbon Clad
• Hand Orientation: Right-Handed

• Handle Length: 162mm
• Handle Height: 41mm
• Handle Width: 25mm
• Handle to Tip Length: 149mm
• Heel to Tip Length: 333mm
• Width of Spine at Middle: 2.7mm
• Width of Spine 1cm from the Tip: 1.6mm
• Width of Spine at Handle: 2.7mm
• Width of Spine above Heel: 2.7mm
• Blade Thickness 1/2 way between the Spine and Edge: 1.7mm
• Blade Height: 134mm
• Weight: 764g

This 4-Pack includes one of each of the JKI Sticker Designs.

There is an unspoken code of preservation of artwork amongst street artists. This respect is given to the artists simply by giving ample time for the casual passerby to enjoy its colorful existence on various surfaces. This ritual has persevered and dominated the streets since the 1970's. 

These sticker designs are a culmination of years of studying the graffiti culture of Los Angeles throughout the decades. While some see graffiti art as a nuisance, I see it as a celebration of culture through color and design. The vibrant colors and 3D images can be found throughout the city, often in hidden and understated spaces.

To see more of my work in art, design, and video production, please visit www.stevesieboldart.com or find me on Instagram @threevus

• Sticker Type: White vinyl stickers with glossy lamination finish
• Notes: Waterproof material safe for cups and thermal cups
• Notes: Outdoor and Indoor use.

• Height: ~1.5-2 inches depending on design
• Width: ~3 inches

There is an unspoken code of preservation of artwork amongst street artists. This respect is given to the artists simply by giving ample time for the casual passerby to enjoy its colorful existence on various surfaces. This ritual has persevered and dominated the streets since the 1970's. 

These sticker designs are a culmination of years of studying the graffiti culture of Los Angeles throughout the decades. While some see graffiti art as a nuisance, I see it as a celebration of culture through color and design. The vibrant colors and 3D images can be found throughout the city, often in hidden and understated spaces.

To see more of my artistic work in abstract art, design, and video production, please visit www.stevesieboldart.com or find me on Instagram @threevus

Made from a medium-to-light weight 55% Hemp / 45% Organic Cotton Canvas, this apron is environmentally friendly, anti-microbial, and ergonomically designed. Organic cotton is grown without the use of harmful chemical herbicides and pesticides that would otherwise create run-off and contaminate the water supply for our oceans, our drinking water, and our food. Organically grown cotton combined with the anti-microbial, sustainable, and fortifying properties of hemp create a health-conscious and extremely durable apron. In addition, by committing to only using a dual cross-back strap design, our apron keeps your shoulders back and your back straight to keep you comfortable and pain-free throughout your workday, night or anytime in between.

*Please note that the color of stitching may vary from apron to apron and this is Josh's favorite

Tweezers like these are used to compose plates with small and delicate ingredients. Place and manipulate small garnishes with precision through the well balanced tines. These plating tweezers are manufactured in Tsubame Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture.

*Note that we cannot ship these tweezers to New York.

Tweezers like these are used to compose plates with small and delicate ingredients. Place and manipulate small garnishes with precision through the well balanced tines. These plating tweezers are manufactured in Tsubame Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture.

*Note that we cannot ship these tweezers to New York.

Tweezers like these are used to compose plates with small and delicate ingredients. Place and manipulate small garnishes with precision through the well balanced tines. These plating tweezers are manufactured in Tsubame Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture.

*Note that we cannot ship these tweezers to New York.

Tweezers like these are used to compose plates with small and delicate ingredients. Place and manipulate small garnishes with precision through the well balanced tines. These plating tweezers are manufactured in Tsubame Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture.

*Note that we cannot ship these tweezers to New York.

Tweezers like these are used to compose plates with small and delicate ingredients. Place and manipulate small garnishes with precision through the well balanced tines. These plating tweezers are manufactured in Tsubame Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture.

*Note that we cannot ship these tweezers to New York.