Shiro Kamo Hocho, Usuba, Vegetable Knife, Sandalwood Handle

The smith Shiro Kamo crafts his blades in the Takefu Knife Village. This is a blacksmiths’ cooperative that has upheld the tradition of sophisticated metalworking for almost 700 years. The individual Japanese kitchen knives are crafted by hand, using only the best materials. In recognition of his outstanding work, the smith was awarded the title of »Master of the Traditional Craft« at the age of 45. The triple-layered blade has a cutting layer made of Blue Paper Steel and a black forged skin. Edged sandalwood handle for right-handed use, black laminated wood ferrule. The double-bevelled forged blade carries the smith's signature. Hardness 63 HRC, not rustproof.