Cutting-edge German technology with Japanese style and expertise

Crafted from superior quality fine carbide steel that is often used in razor blades, the knives offer the signature sharpness for which Japanese knives are known. A sophisticated six-step ice hardening technique unlocks the steel’s full potential guaranteeing these FRIODURx2® blades boast remarkable initial sharpness, cutting edge retention, corrosion resistance, and chip-resistant toughness.

Beautifully polished to a mirror finish, the blades have a katana edge reminiscent of the samurai swords forged in the same town centuries ago. Curved for comfort and thicker at the end to prevent slipping, the triple-rivet handles encourage fatigue-free cutting. A rounded spine, heel, and bolster, plus nine hand-finishing steps ensure these handles have unsurpassed ergonomics.

• FC61 fine carbide steel for razor-like sharpness
• Authentic thin Japanese blade profile
• Hand-honed using three-step Honbazuke process
• FRIODUR^® blade, ice-hardened to Rockwell 61
• Mirror-finish blade with sandblasted katana edge
• Triple-riveted glass-fiber enhanced POM handle with striking red spacers
• Rounded spine and heel for a comfortable, ergonomic grip