Tosa-Ichi
Tradition series
The family of high carbon steel edge kitchen knives cladded & forged by the local blacksmith and Hokiyama factory craftsmen. Because the outer layer of the blade is made of extremely soft iron, it’s so easy to sharpen on your demand, and also its traditional core steel provides us with sensitive cutting touch. Note: The edge is easy to get rusted, if the blade is not properly cared. (Several series of the blades have corrosion-resistant feature since their surface is cladded with soft stainless.)
土佐一 碧 Tosa-ichi ao
A kind of progressive style of “Tosa-Ichi”, Employing “Hitachi Blue Super” steel as the blade core and clad with soft stainless outer layer. The former premium steel is to achieve better sharpness & hardness, the latter is to give the rust proof property to the blade surface.
土佐一 影 Tosa-ichi Shadow
The core “Hitachi Blue Super” is the high-end grade steel among Japanese precious carbon steels, commonly called ‘Aogami Super’ in the knife world. The dark black skin stainless provides rust proof property to the blade surface. Elegant Nashiji or Dynamic Dimple finish choice is available.
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黒打土佐一 Kurouchi Tosa-ichi
The typical traditional knife which has black surface skin called "Kurouchi". You can feel the distinctive taste of iron from the primitive blade finishing.
土佐一 祐光 Tosa-ichi Sukemitsu
The standard model of single bevel Japanese kitchen knife. Employng ‘Aogami’ or ‘Shirogami’ for the edge side and extremely soft iron for the outer surface. The blade is forged painstakingly by local smiths in Tosa using belt-hammers. Usually the blades are finished by ‘Kasumi’ or ‘Bokashi’ traditional manner.
Sakon
Practicality series
HOKIYAMA’s flagship kitchen knife brand named after the nickname of Toushiro, a master swordsmith of Edo Period and the father of the pioneer of TOSA Cutlery, Yoshimitsu. The series, developed for both practical benefits and functional beauty by combining the Japanese sword making methodology with modern materials, design and techniques. “SAKON” achieved the ideal properties during the long history of HOKIYAMA Cutlery. “SAKON” family product features amazing sharpness and strong corrosion-resistance by using high carbon stainless steel, high-speed steel, die steel and Damascus steel so that they meet a wide range of needs from home-use to top professional chef’s heavy use.
左近白梅 Sakon Shiraume
The memorable series which gives remarkable corrosion resistance to Japanese traditional double or triple layer clad kitchen knives by switching from carbon steel to stainless material. HOKIYAMA’s innovative experimental challenge started with this series. Original models were launched in 1982. Single & Double bevel models available.
左近龍雅 Sakon Ryuga
Previously called “Artisan High-Speed Master”, Ryuga series are its successor, high-end models simply aiming at pure practicality for professionals. Powder metal’s extreme sharpness and edge holding capability will withstand even the needs of the most demanding Chef. Besides standard western style collection, the Roll-forged Japanese style new model has been launched in 2017, which has a rosewood octagonal shaped handle.
左近叢雲 Sakon Murakumo
The series, adding artistic and collectible values to the blades with stunning beautiful Damascus steel or hammered Dimple finishing. Realizing razor edged metal art. The name, MURAKUMO is taken from legendary swords in Japanese myths.
左近銀雅 Sakon Ginga
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Developed as the successor series of “Sakon-Shiraume”, Employing “Hitachi Gingami No.3” steel as the blade core and clad with elegant Nashiji finish stainless outer layer. Besides standard bolster models, The brand-new octagonal shaped pakka wood full tang model(without bolster) has been launched. In 2018 Spring, Japanese style single bevel series will be coming up next.
The SAKON Supremacy
The premium luxury collections, based on the SAKON RYUGA, adding many artistic and collectible values to the blades.
65 layered Nickel Damask blade, original bamboo handle, mosaic pin, original sheath. optional hand-engraving.
Mugen
Innovation series
MUGEN is our revolutionary brand to search for the breakthrough in the knife world. Away from the conventional norms and existing old-school techniques, By adopting technologies, materials and manufacturing processes from different fields. HOKIYAMA keeps on developing experimental products to pursue the future of cutting devices.
Other Item
In Hokiyama Cutlery, we manufacture various items besides kitchen knives. It will introduce its part of the product.
Leather Knife 秀次 HIDESTUGU
"Hidetsugu" knife was created in Japanese Taisho era(1912-26) and the knives contributed to leather craftsmen, shoes repair craftsmen for supporting their precise cutting. Nowadays, "Hidetsugu" brand leather knives are loved not only in Japan but also in mainly Asia and ASEAN countries. By adopting Hitachi blue steel #1, the blade realizes outstanding sharpness & edge retention, the original 2 layer structure cladded with soft iron, gives easier re-sharpening feature to the blade as well. The knife has unchanged classic style with finger-friendly magnolia round handle.
Sakon Hinoki Cutting Boards
We use SHIMANTO HINOKI that is at least 90 years old, thus imbuing grain with greater fineness. The Hinoki wood surface known as KIOMOTE, and the reverse side known as KIURA have been combined alternately to prevent warping. The board edge is rimmed with Walnut to negate twisting and warping.
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