【Indigo Bocho】 Kuro-uchi Stainless Hammered Gyuto Knife 21cm

• Rust-resistant stainless steel × Kuro-uchi × hammered finish = a serious knife for everyday use

• The second most popular knife after the Santoku for home use. Can handle large ingredients.

This knife boasts a unique presence with its traditional Kuro-uchi (black finish) and a hammered pattern (tsuchime) created by craftsmen. Kuro-uchi is a traditional manufacturing method that originated in the Edo period, where the surface of the blade is intentionally not polished, leaving a black oxide film. Previously, Kuro-uchi knives were made from steel, which easily formed an oxide film, but while they had excellent sharpness, they were also prone to rust. This time, we succeeded in creating a Kuro-uchi knife with rust-resistant stainless steel. This knife combines the authentic feel of a Japanese knife with easy maintenance for home use.


You can add engraving by selecting the option on this page.
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Hand-carved letters are difficult to see on this series, so engraving will be done by laser printing.
If you still prefer hand-carved letters, please specify "Hand-carving preferred" in the remarks column at the time of purchase.

Type: Gyuto Knife
Steel: SUS Stainless Steel + Hammered Finish
Blade Length: 21cm
Blade Grind: Double-edged (suitable for both right and left-handed users)
Handle Material: Hiba wood
Handle Finish: Indigo dyeing + Waterproof coating
Production Area: Japan (Osaka + Tokushima)

The Gyuto knife (gyuto), which arrived from the West with the meat-eating culture in the Meiji era.
The blade is narrower than a Santoku knife and was originally intended for cutting meat, but it is widely used as a larger Santoku knife by those who frequently cut large ingredients.
With its slimmer and more stylish appearance than a Santoku, it is the second most popular type of knife.

Indigo dyeing, believed to have antibacterial and deodorizing properties, has supported our lives for centuries. By incorporating this technique, "Indigo Bocho" was born, balancing both functionality and aesthetics. This product combines Sakai knives, a tradition of Osaka, with indigo dyeing rooted in the history of Tokushima. This "craftsman collaboration" between artisans from different regions and with different skills aims to enhance added value by combining the strengths of their respective techniques. 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.