Okayama selvedge denim is among the most respected denim fabric in the world - heavyweight, tightly woven, finished on old shuttle looms that produce the clean, self-finished edge that distinguishes selvedge from standard denim. It is a material with a devoted following among people who care about what their gear is made of, and it is an appropriate choice for a knife roll designed to carry tools that serious cooks have invested seriously in. Kaneshige uses this fabric for the roll body, pairs it with leather trim and solid brass hardware, and produces something that looks and feels more considered than the average canvas roll at this price point - and will age into something even better with regular use.
The roll opens to 790mm x 455mm with five pockets sized to carry a full working kit. The two smaller pockets at 163mm x 35mm handle petties and short utility knives. The three larger pockets run 275mm wide, at 80mm, 90mm, and 90mm depth - sized for gyutos, sujihikis, and yanagibas up to 270mm in length. CKTG tested a 270mm sujihiki in the large pocket and it fits securely. A protective flap covers the blade tips and a leather tie strap keeps everything snug when rolled. The denim construction softens and develops character with use while holding its structure - this is not a roll that collapses after a season of daily commuting.
Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap. Do not machine wash or submerge - this will cause the denim to shrink unevenly and may damage the leather trim. Allow to air dry fully before storing knives inside. The leather trim can be conditioned occasionally with a food-safe leather conditioner to keep it supple.
The roll opens to 790mm x 455mm with five pockets sized to carry a full working kit. The two smaller pockets at 163mm x 35mm handle petties and short utility knives. The three larger pockets run 275mm wide, at 80mm, 90mm, and 90mm depth - sized for gyutos, sujihikis, and yanagibas up to 270mm in length. CKTG tested a 270mm sujihiki in the large pocket and it fits securely. A protective flap covers the blade tips and a leather tie strap keeps everything snug when rolled. The denim construction softens and develops character with use while holding its structure - this is not a roll that collapses after a season of daily commuting.
- Brand: Kaneshige
- Material: Okayama Selvedge Denim
- Trim: Leather
- Hardware: Brass
- Open Dimensions: 790 mm x 455 mm
- Pockets: 5 total
- Pocket 1: 163 mm x 35 mm
- Pocket 2: 163 mm x 35 mm
- Pocket 3: 275 mm x 80 mm
- Pocket 4: 275 mm x 90 mm
- Pocket 5: 275 mm x 90 mm
- Closure: Leather tie strap
- Fits: Up to 270mm sujihiki confirmed
Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap. Do not machine wash or submerge - this will cause the denim to shrink unevenly and may damage the leather trim. Allow to air dry fully before storing knives inside. The leather trim can be conditioned occasionally with a food-safe leather conditioner to keep it supple.
