Hokiyama Tosaichi Shadow Kiritsuke 210mm

Founded more than 100 years ago in 1919 by Tokie Hokiyama on Tosa Island Shikoku, Hokiyama cutlery stands on a triangle of values:

Tradition, Innovation and practicality.

They maintain the original investment forging method cultivated over 800 years of Tosa cutlery history with a spirit of craftsmanship and aspirations for further innovations for the future. While making traditional knives, they continue to look for modern technologies, materials and manufacturing process and always try to develop more refined products with the aim of further evolution.

The Tosaichi Shadow series is made of Aogami Super steel with a high hardness of HRC 63. The stainless steel coating with SUS – 405 stainless steel requires less care than ordinary carbon steel knives while maintaining all the advantages of carbon steel. It features a beautiful mixed Kurouchi / forged design and an octagonal rosewood handle.

The 210mm Kiritsuke will become a favorite in any kitchen, home or business. Its size makes it practical to use and can be used by both beginners and advanced cooks. Made from Aogami Super steel, it ensures a razor sharp edge as well as long edge retention. It has a classic traditional Kurouchi / forged finish and is equipped with a beautiful walnut grip suitable for all hand sizes.

• Brand / Blacksmith: Hokiyama
• Series: Tosaichi Shadow
• Knife Type: Kiritsuke
• Blade length / Total length (mm): 210 / 365
• Grinding: Double bevel
• Finish: Kurouchi / Hammered
• Steel Type: Aogami Super (Stainless Coating)
• Forging method: San Mai
• HRC hardness: 63
• Handle type / Material / Handle: Octagon / Rosewood / Wood
• Thickness of spine at heel / tip (mm): 1.7
• Height of blade at heel (mm): 45
• Weight (gr): 163