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Richly All-made of famous Yasugi Aoko or Blue Paper No.2 Steel Blades in monosteel construction

We’re pleased to introduce an unique blade, all-made of famous Yasugi Aoko or Blue Paper (Aogami) No.2 Steel in monosteel construction. The Aoniko line is probably one of the best options out there, if you already have some experience with stainless Japanese kitchen knife, such as Misono UX10 or Sakai Takayuki Grand Chef, and wanted …

New faces of Sakai Takayuki Homura Taxus (Aogami 2 steel) with super-rare figure

We’re pleased to introduce some new faces of stylish Japanese Aogami (Blue paper) Steel series with super-rare figure made by Sakai Takayuki, one of the cool & popular manufacturer with a long 600-year history by skilled craftsmen in Sakai, Japan. Gyuto 210mm Petty Slicer(Sujihiki) Homura series are made by the skilled blacksmith Itsuo Doi. He is a …

New faces of Sakai Takayuki 33 Layered Damascus Knives with Beautiful Japanese Style Handle

We’re pleased to introduce some new faces of 33 Layered Damascus Knives with Beautiful Japanese Style Handle by Sakai Takayuki. Kentaga Gyuto (Chef Knife) Sujihiki (Slicer) There are some types in this series other than the above. >> Check the details The 33-layer Damascus Knives are crafted out of a 33 layer VG10 damascus steel. These …

Shigeki Tanaka Aogami Blue No.2 Damascus Chef Knives with Ebony Handle

The Shigeki Tanaka Aogami Damascus series feature beautiful Damascus-patterned blades with a core of Blue Paper (Aogami or Aoko) No.2 Steel, known as prime high carbon steel, specifically developed for tools and knives. This material has highest wear resistance and toughness because of special hardness (hardness of 63-64 HRC). Very good choice for high end …

Glad to hear a lot of voice from Customers

We’d like to thank you to all of our customers who visited Hocho-Knife store and who used our products.   >>Check the details   If you have any question, please feel free to contact us anytime. Thank you http://www.hocho-knife.com/contact-us/for reading and best regards, All the Hocho-Knife staff ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “Hocho” represents Made-in-Japan (Sushi / Sashimi) Kitchen …

Nishiki Kimono Cloth Kitchen Knife Carry Bag with Ancient Japanese Design

What do you use to cover your kitchen knives for present to your important persons? We’re pleased to introduce one of the more beautiful and attractive Japanese knife cases, made of Kimono cloth. Strong fabrics with ancient & attractive design are used to the body bag. The interior is lined with blue cloth, tied up …

What is the difference, Gyuto and Santoku knives ?

Some customers ask us, “what is the difference, between “Gyuto” and “Santoku” knives?” — because they are both categorized “all purpose knives”. “Gyuto” in Japanese is one of the most standard and globally-popular blade among western style knives, so called “Chef’s Knife”. Gyuto has a slim blade for intricate tasks, and is one of the most …

Gion Matsuri Festival in KYOTO

The most popular festival in Japan, “Gion Matsuri”, has started today. It is scheduled to take place over the entire month of July. The Gion Matsuri is not only the most famous but also one of the oldest & greatest in Japan. The origin is said a Goryoue or Mitamamatsuri (a religious service for the spirit of the dead) …

Japanese Magnetic Natural Wood Knife Stand (Knife Block)

Stylish Magnetic Knife Block made of high quality natural woods holds knives of all types/sizes, which allows more sanitary and keeps knives sharper. Beautifully crafted in JAPAN, and you will think of it more as a piece of art than as just a “knife holder.” This stand is convenient and easy to use knives, will …

Shigeki Tanaka Aogami Blue No.2 Damascus Chef Knives

The Shigeki Tanaka Aogami Damascus series feature beautiful Damascus-patterned blades with a core of Blue Paper (Aogami or Aoko) No.2 Steel, known as prime high carbon steel, specifically developed for tools and knives. This material has highest wear resistance and toughness because of special hardness. Very good choice for high end Japanese kitchen knives. These …

Why Coreless Damascus Knife so beautiful and durable ?

An unique & rare line, Coreless Damascus Stainless Steel series, has joined in the Sakai Takayuki Damascus family.  The stylish Coreless Damascus Knives have extremely hard edge, more excellent edge retention (durability x2) and better sharpness (cutting x 1.5) than the standard VG10 blades surprisingly, because the blades are made of VG10 & VG2 multi-layered damascus steel …

How to get my Japanese knives more Waterproof

A customer gave us a good question about traditional-type Japanese kitchen knives. “My name is XXX  – I have previously purchase several great knives from you. I have  question you may be able to answer for me. With traditional Japanese knives fitted with a plain Ho wood handle – what sort of finish should be …

Made-in-Japan Beautiful Damascus Chinese Cooking Knife (Cleaver)

The 33-Layered Damascus Chinese Cooking Knife has got newly introduced in our store. The cleaver, made in Japan by Sakai Takayuki, has a very beautiful damascus pattern with hammered texture. Chinese Cooking Knife (Cleaver) These knives have a seriously sharp edge, extremely hard, excellent edge retention and a light center balanced feel.The handles on these knives are …

Glestain Professional Knives for Western Food

Japanese Glestain brand is popular because of unique dimples in the blade’s surface for more smooth cutting. On the other hand, do you know that the brand has the series with no dimples for Western Food cooking ? <Type “W” series > Because of no dimples, the “W” Type is heavier, stronger and more durable …

New face joined in Sakai Takayuki Damascus Hammered Texture Blades

We’re pleased to announce our customers that … a new face as below has joined in the popular line of Sakai Takayuki 33-Layer Damascus series. Butcher Knife 210mm These knives have a seriously sharp edge, extremely hard (HRC: 60), excellent edge retention and a light center balanced feel.The handles on these knives are hand crafted …

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