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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

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Santoku Knife	Nakiri Vegetable knife	Gyuto Knife/ Sujihiki / Kiritsuke
Yanagiba knife	Deba knife	Funayuki 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".

"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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.