【Indigo Bocho】 Kuro-uchi Stainless Hammered 3-Piece Set (Petty, Santoku, Gyuto 21cm)

• Rust-resistant stainless steel × Kuro-uchi × hammered finish = a genuine set for everyday use (complete with 3 knives)

• "Lifelong basic set" that leaves no doubt about its use

• Includes name engraving and gift wrapping
  
  

＜Product Features＞

The "Indigo Bocho" series boasts a unique presence, featuring traditional kuro-uchi (black-forged finish) and a hammered pattern (tsuchime) meticulously crafted by artisans.

Kuro-uchi is a traditional manufacturing method originating in the Edo period, where the surface of the blade is intentionally left unpolished, retaining a black oxide film. Conventional kuro-uchi knives were primarily made from steel (hagane), which tends to form an oxide film. While offering excellent sharpness, their susceptibility to rust was a challenge. In this series, however, we have successfully implemented kuro-uchi using rust-resistant stainless steel. This innovative series combines the authentic sharpness of Japanese knives with the ease of maintenance suitable for home use.

＜Why a 3-piece set is convenient＞

While a single santoku knife can do many things, daily cooking inevitably involves three scenarios: "small tasks," "all-purpose," and "large ingredients/meat."
This set includes a petty knife, a santoku knife, and a 21cm gyuto knife from the same series, allowing you to choose the optimal knife for each specific task.

• Petty knife: For fruits, vegetable preparation, and small, intricate tasks (speeds up detailed work).

• Santoku knife: All-purpose knife for general home cooking (if in doubt, use this one).

• 21cm Gyuto knife: For meat and larger ingredients; its sharpness is best utilized with a pulling cut (effortlessly slices through blocks of meat and cabbage).

For those who want to enhance their daily cooking by "completing the set from the start" rather than "starting with just one."
This set, combining practicality and presence, is also ideal as a gift for weddings, new beginnings, and more.

＜Specifications＞

Type: Petty knife, Santoku knife, Gyuto knife
Steel: SUS Stainless Steel + Hammered Finish
Blade length: 15cm (Petty), 18cm (Santoku), 21cm (Gyuto)
Blade grind: Double-edged (suitable for both right and left-handed users)
Handle wood: Hiba
Handle finish: Indigo dyeing + waterproof coating
Production area: Japan (Osaka + Tokushima)

＜What is Indigo Bocho?＞

Indigo dyeing, which is said to have antibacterial and deodorizing properties and has supported our lives, has been incorporated into these knives to create "Indigo Bocho," which combines both functionality and visual appeal. This product is a fusion of Sakai cutlery, a tradition of Osaka, and indigo dyeing, deeply rooted in Tokushima's history. This "artisan collaboration" between different regions and techniques aims to enhance added value by combining the values of each technology. Indigo Bocho is also a project that seeks to bring benefits to multiple production areas through a single product and revitalize Japan's traditional techniques. Please enjoy this collaboration of artisan skills.