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MOTOKANE Tosa KUROUCHI knife

This is a black-finished knife made by one of the leading craftsmen of Tosa handmade knives, a tradition that has been handed down in Kochi Prefecture in the Tosa region.

Please use these traditional Japanese knives,
which are made using the free forging process, in which steel heated to high temperatures is carefully hammered, stretched, and expanded, for your daily cooking.


List of Tosa KUROUCHI knives

Click on each product name or image to be directed to each product category.

Santoku Knife Nakiri Vegetable knife Gyuto Knife/ Sujihiki / Kiritsuke
Japanese Santoku Knife Vegetable knife Japanese chef knife
Yanagiba knife Deba knife Funayuki Knife
Yanagiba knife Deba knife Boat Knife


What is Tosa's traditional technique "free forging"?

Tosa cutlery has a history of 400 years.

Since the entire process, from forging to finishing sharpening, is done by hand by craftsmen, there is a high degree of freedom, and this method is also known as "free forging".


Tosa's traditional technique "free forging"


"Fire forging" determines the hardness and toughness of the blade

Sparks fly along with the intense sound of the impact, and
the way the thick steel is instantly transformed into a knife is a true work of craftsmanship.


Fire forging 2


By repeatedly hitting the wood with a hammer and stretching it, impurities are removed and
the structure becomes “dense,” resulting in a hard, yet tough knife.


Rust-resistant "black finish"

A "KUROUCHI" finish that leaves an oxide film that turns black during hardening.


Black finish 1


The marks left by the hammering can be seen, giving it a handmade feel by a craftsman, and it is more resistant to rust than a polished finish.


Each black finish is unique.

All unique pieces”


MOTOKANE Tosa KUROUCHI knives have
a unique, vibrant color thanks to the unique process used.

Unlike products that have been pressed or surface treated with solvents,
each knife has a different oxide coating, making them truly one-of-a-kind.


A double-edged sword that can be used in a wide range of genres

A double-edged sword that can be used in a wide range of genres


One of the characteristics of Tosa handmade knives, which have their origins in sword smithing, is that they are double-edged

It is more durable and easier to use than a single-edged knife, so it can be used by anyone and can be used for a wide range of cuisine, from Japanese to Western.


MOTOKANE Tosa KUROUCHI Knife Evolves Without Being Confined to Processes

MOTOKANE Tosa KUROUCHI knives are made entirely by one craftsman, from forging to sharpening the blade.

The evolution of Motokane Tosa Kurouchi knives


Because we carry out all processes ourselves, we can approach our knives
"Without being limited by the framework of the process" and continue to improve and evolve them.

In this product, in an age of mass production, one can sense the "soul of the craftsman" who pursues "the ideal knife as a tool" rather than productivity.


Knife forging scene by a knife smith



Kitchen knives are the perfect gift

Since ancient times, knives and other sharp objects have been considered auspicious gifts and are the perfect offerings that act as talismans.

It also means "to break new ground," and is used to describe the beginning of life.

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◆A wide range of shapes and sizes◆
Walnut Handle
Deba
Deba
105 180 Funayuki
Funayuki
150
150 210 165
165 - Tosa type
Gyuto
Gyuto
180 KiritsukeKiritsuke 210 Yanagiba
Yanagiba
210
210 240 240
240 - 270
Shell knife
Shell knife
135 Small knife
Small knife
105 SantokuSantoku 170
Nakiri
Nakiri
Aogami Steel No.1 - - -
Aogami Super Steel
Zelkova Octagonal Handle, Aogami Steel No.1
Gyuto
Gyuto
180 Kiritsuke
Kiritsuke
210 Sujibiki
Sujibiki
210
210 240 240
240 - 270
Red Rosewood Handle, Aogami Super Steel
Gyuto
Gyuto
210 Kiritsuke
Kiritsuke
210
240
Santoku
Santoku
170 NakiriNakiri 165
Wooden box
Walnut Handle Zelkova Handle
Gyuto with Walnut Handle
Gyuto
210 Gyuto with Zelkova Handle
Gyuto
210 Kiritsuke Gyuto with Zelkova Handle
Kiritsuke
210
240 240 240
Red Rosewood Handle
Santoku with red Rosewood Handle
Santoku
170 Nakiri with red Rosewood Handle
Nakiri
165
Check out the texture of the black lacquer and 400 years of traditional Tosa techniques!