Hailing from Tosa in Koji Prefecture, the southern Japanese island of Shikoku, Tsutomu Kajiwara-san is a third-generation bladesmith whose expertise is manifested in his attractively priced knives.
These kurouchi knives epitomize the timeless appeal of the rustic carbon blackened finish, a classic aesthetic widely cherished across Japan.
The knives have undergone a heat treatment to achieve a hardness of approximately 62 HRC, reflecting a harmonious blend of tradition and technology.Blacksmith: Kajiwara san
Location: Tosa Japan
Construction: Hammer Forged-San Mai
Steel: Blue #2
Cladding: Iron
Finish: Kurouchi
Weight: 4.8oz / 138g
Edge Length: 169mm
Total Length: 308mm
Spine Thickness: 3.9mm at heel
Blade Height: 46.3mm
These kurouchi knives epitomize the timeless appeal of the rustic carbon blackened finish, a classic aesthetic widely cherished across Japan.
The knives have undergone a heat treatment to achieve a hardness of approximately 62 HRC, reflecting a harmonious blend of tradition and technology.
