The Blue Urushi Tochi collection is totally handcrafted by a family forge in Sakai city. The handle is individually coated with over 10 layers of Blue Urushi lacquer Tochi wood by K. KAREN workshop. It is robust, hard, corrosion- and wear-resistant, and it maintains its edges well. Knives constructed of AUS-10 stainless steel are relatively simple to sharpen and develop a very fine edge. Damascus knife is constructed of 35 layer of various steel parts bonded together. Both sides of the blade are covered with various soft steel materials, as the blade’s sharpening centre is constructed of hard steel. After the blade is forged, the ripples get more intricate, and their unique texture pattern becomes more attractive, giving it a lovely polish and preventing food from sticking to the blade.
Handle: The handles on these knives are Octagonal Tochi wood dye Japanese Blue Lacquer (Urushi) that recalls
the images of Japanese tradition. It features antibacterial and disinfecting qualities. Blue Urushi is a totally organic
lacquer that over time acquires a unique, highly refined the shine and texture that is incomparable to anything
manufactured chemically.
The edge of this shape is almost flat for the entire length and is the consummate knife for the preparation of vegetables. The wide rectangular blade is ideal for scooping and the best shape for vertical chopping of hard and dense foods like cabbages, celeriac etc.
Function – Vegetable knife. For Slicing, Dicing and Mincing of vegetables.
Normal length – 160mm to 180mm
Tip: A few models have a completely flat edge with no curve so if you need to roll cut as well as vertically chop (to Julienne or Chiffonade herbs) select a model that has a slight curve towards the tip. This is the ‘uber’ knife for vegetables.
Specifications:-
- Steel Type: AUS10 A Stainless steel
- Layers: 35 Layer
- Hardness: HRC 61 + /- 1
- Handle Type: Blue Urushi Lacquer Tochi Wood
- Blade: Double beveled
- Made in Japan
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