【Indigo Bocho】 Kuro-uchi Stainless Steel Tsuchime Santoku

• Rust-resistant stainless steel × Kuro-uchi × Tsuchime = Authentic knife for everyday use

• The quintessential household knife. Versatile and capable of handling anything.

This knife boasts a unique presence with its traditional kuro-uchi finish and hand-hammered tsuchime pattern created by artisans. Kuro-uchi refers to a traditional method originating in the Edo period, where the surface of the blade is intentionally left unpolished, retaining a black oxidized film. Traditionally, kuro-uchi knives were made from steel, which, while offering excellent sharpness, was also prone to rust. We have now succeeded in creating kuro-uchi knives from rust-resistant stainless steel.This technological innovation has resulted in a groundbreaking series that combines the authentic sharpness of a Japanese knife with the ease of maintenance for home use.

The Santoku knife is widely used in general households.
Its name "santoku" (three virtues) comes from its ability to handle meat, fish, and vegetables, and it is also called an all-purpose knife because of its versatility.
While petty and gyuto knives have slim blades, santoku knives are designed to be wider. This allows the blade to remain fully embedded when cutting larger vegetables like cabbage, ensuring a complete cut.
It is the ideal knife to choose first or to replace an existing one.

Name engraving can be added from the option selection on this page.
For detailed specifications, please refer to the explanation page.
Hand-engraved text may be difficult to see on this series, so laser engraving will be used for name engraving.
If you still prefer hand-engraved text, please specify "Hand engraving requested" in the remarks column when purchasing.

Type: Santoku knife
Steel: SUS stainless steel + Tsuchime
Blade length: 18cm
Blade grind: Double-edged (suitable for both right and left-handed users)
Handle wood: Hiba
Handle finish: Indigo dye + waterproof coating
Place of production: Japan (Osaka + Tokushima)

Indigo dyeing, known for its antibacterial and deodorizing properties, has supported our daily lives. By incorporating this technique, "Indigo Bocho" was born, balancing functionality and visual appeal. It is a product that combines Sakai cutlery, a tradition of Osaka, with indigo dyeing, deeply rooted in Tokushima's history. This "artisan collaboration" by craftsmen from different regions and with different techniques aims to enhance added value by combining the values of their respective skills. Indigo Bocho is also a project that aims to revitalize traditional Japanese techniques by bringing benefits to multiple production areas through a single product. Please enjoy this collaboration of artisan skills.