Japanese Chef Knives Tosa Tadayoshi Tokaji Blue1 Katuso (Bonito) Knife 210-300mm

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"Tosa Uchihamono" is a traditional craft with a history of more than 400 years, in which craftsmen use a press or hammer to consistently perform from forging to grinding/sharpening and finishing without using a mold.
Among the Tosa knives produced by such traditional craftsmanship, the "bonito knife" introduces this time is a knife that has long been used by fishermen, fish shops, and restaurants in Tosa (Kochi Prefecture), the home of bonito fishing.
This Bonito knives uses "Yasuki Aogami No. 1", which is the highest hardness among steels. It has excellent wear resistance, is hard to chip, and has a long-lasting sharpness.
Blacksmith: Tadayoshi Tokaji / Tadayoshi Forging Co., Ltd.
Learned the technique of "free forging" and mainly produces sickles, knives. The skill is highly evaluated nationwide and contributes to the spread of Tosa knives.
Mr Tadayoshi Tokaji can make non-standard dimensions and shapes according to customer's needs. Additionally,
Tokaji Forging is run by Tadayoshi Tokaji and his son Tsukasa. Both of them ｃ
ertified as a "Takumi of Tosa ( Artisan of Tosa )", Tsukasa is active as a lecturer of technical transfer at the "Blacksmith Creation School" of  'Kochi pref. Tosa Knife Cooperative'.
[ Details ]
Japanese Chef Knives Tosa Uchihamono Tadayoshi Tokaji Blue1 Katuso (Bonito) Knife 210-300mm
'Blade only'
A double beveled  blue 1 carbon steel knife by Tadayoshi Tokaji
Blacksmith : Tadayoshi Tokaji / Tadayoshi Tanzo Ltd.
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[ Specification ]
Country of origin
Hendmade in Japan / Tosa ( Kochi pref.)
Material
Blue 1 Carbon Steel
Other specification standard
Tosa Tadayoshi emblem,
Blue 1 Carbon Steel engraved,
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Itsuo Doi Aogami Blue 2 Black Garasuki 135-180mm
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Size / Weight
*210mm :Overall Length: 308mm (Tip to Nakago end)
Blade Length:215mm (Tip to heel)
Blade Width: 29mm ( Heel to spine)
Blade Thickness: 2.5mm( Handle ) to 0.2mm (Cutting edge)
Nakago length: 82mm
Nakago Width; 6-11mm
Nakago Thickness: 2-2.5mm
Weight : 107g
*240mm :Overall Length: 354mm (Tip to Nakago end)
Blade Length:243mm (Tip to heel)
Blade Width: 30mm ( Heel to spine)
Blade Thickness: 4mm( Handle ) to 0.2mm (Cutting edge)
Nakago length: 100mm
Nakago Width; 2-10.5mm
Nakago Thickness: 1-4mm
Weight : 144g
*270mm :Overall Length: 380mm
Blade Length:272mm (Tip to heel)
Blade Width: 27mm ( Heel to spine)
Blade Thickness: 4.5mm( Handle ) to 0.2mm (Cutting edge)
Nakago length: 100mm
Nakago Width; 3-11.5mm
Nakago Thickness: 1-4.5mm
Weight : 153g
*300mm :Overall Length: 425mm
Blade Length:307mm (Tip to heel)
Blade Width: 30mm ( Heel to spine)
Blade Thickness: 4mm( Handle ) to 0.2mm (Cutting edge)
Nakago length: 100mm
Nakago Width; 4-13mm
Nakago Thickness: 2-4mm
Weight : 170g
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ABOUT "Ikyu"
Ikyu sells valuable Japanese traditional products, mainly Osaka-Sakai kitchen knives (Wa Bocho) to customers over the world.
Soul entered knives by skilled Japanese craftsmen commits "pleasure of ownership" to the customer who bought.
Handmade by「Itsuo Doi」of the craftsman
Amazing kitchen knife from Sakai, Osaka,Japan ! Produced by Itsuo Doi who is the first class blacksmith.
逸久‐Ikyu is a Japanese knife ( Wa Bocho) brand that produces by the blacksmith Itsuo Doi who is getting the highest ratings from chefs over the world and his childhood friend Hisahiro Hanajiri, developing a number of products in which Japanese culture has been fused.
About production of Sakai knife
Sakai knives are produced dividing into blacksmiths, blade sharpening, handle fitting, and each of them has own factory.Therefore, each craft worker pays full attention to the job given to himself, so high-quality kitchen knives are produced.
Among blacksmiths, Mr Itsuo Doi, who has the highest skill　& most important position, he uniquely keeps the traditional manufacturing method, and production request comes by nomination from all over the world.
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