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Japanese craft, carried to the world

Struck and honed, again and again — a single blade crosses borders.
Sakai bladesmithing meets indigo dyeing in a knife unlike any other.

FORGED IN TRADITION. HONED FOR THE WORLD.

PHILOSOPHY

Fire, steel, and the resonance of indigo
Craft and tradition, handed down

In the single edge struck by the smith lives the deep indigo set by the dyer. The skill and spirit passed down through generations of Japanese artisans carry an aesthetic that admits no compromise. Born of a deep respect for history, and of crossing techniques and regions that had never met, the Indigo Bocho is more than a tool — it is an entirely new art piece carrying the passion of Japanese making to the world.

EDIT JAPAN seal
The Indigo Bocho santoku presented in its paulownia box
The kuro-uchi hammered surface of the blade

PRODUCT

Indigo Bocho

Kuro-uchi Tsuchime Santoku

藍包丁 黒打槌目三徳

A blade that brings kuro-uchi — a finish once possible only in rust-prone carbon steel — to rust-resistant stainless. The smith's hammer leaves its tsuchime across the face, and the hiba handle is steeped in indigo: the cut of a Japanese knife, with the ease of care a home kitchen needs.

Indigo dyeing, long said to carry antibacterial and deodorizing properties, has supported daily life in Japan for centuries. Sakai bladesmithing from Osaka meets the indigo tradition rooted in Tokushima — function and presence, held together.

Specifications

Steel 鋼材
Stainless steel (SUS), tsuchime hammered
Blade Length 刃渡り
180 mm
Edge 刃付け
Double bevel (left- and right-handed)
Handle 柄の木材
Hiba wood
Finish 柄の加工
Indigo dyed, water-resistant coating
Origin 生産地
Japan (Osaka & Tokushima)
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Import duties are not included in the price. For orders shipped to the United States we pay the duty before dispatch and email you a payment link once your order is placed; we ship as soon as that payment clears. Duty on kitchen knives is currently about 31% of the item price. Shipping policy

CRAFT

Sakai forging × Tokushima indigo

Two regions, held in a single knife.

  • A smith striking a blade before the fire of the forge

    Six centuries of blades, in Osaka

    The blade is forged by long-established smiths who have supplied professional cooks and culinary schools. Kuro-uchi, once possible only in rust-prone carbon steel, is achieved here in rust-resistant stainless.

  • A dyer working by hand in an indigo vat

    Dyeing wood, not cloth

    The handle is dyed in indigo, long said to carry antibacterial and deodorizing properties, then finished with a water-resistant coating compliant with Japan's Food Sanitation Act — a tool that lives around water has to hold up.

EPISODE

Chosen by the creative team behind SHOGUN, the series that captivated the world.

Recognized for its established standing in Japan and for its beauty,
the blade was adopted at the production team's own request as the commemorative gift for the entire cast and crew.

INSTAGRAM

Voices from the staff who worked on the production, and the moment each blade reached its owner.
Shared on Instagram, alongside the brand story and the makers' craft.

Make an exceptional blade your own.

Tradition and innovation, woven into a new form of Japanese craft.
Explore the lineup, see the details, and order here.

Import duties are not included in the price. For orders shipped to the United States we pay the duty before dispatch and email you a payment link once your order is placed; we ship as soon as that payment clears. Duty on kitchen knives is currently about 31% of the item price. Shipping policy

This is a sharp instrument. Handle with care and respect.

Care & Safety

WARNING: EXTREMELY SHARP BLADE. HANDLE WITH CARE.

  1. Never touch the blade directly, and never try to catch the knife with your hands or feet if it falls.
  2. Use the knife only for food preparation. Do not cut frozen food, bone or hard objects.
  3. After use, wash by hand with a mild detergent and dry thoroughly. Dishwashers, dryers and bleach must not be used.
  4. Dry the knife completely before storing it, and keep it out of reach of children.
  5. Stop using the knife immediately if you notice chipping, cracks, bending or a loose handle.
  6. Do not disassemble, modify or attempt improper repairs. Contact the seller if anything is wrong.
Full instructions here