Collection: Takenami Kurouchi

Takenami knives are made by a renowned blacksmith in the Japanese region of Sanjo. Unlike many other blades, the knives of this brand are not made by a single blacksmith, but rather by a collective of several highly experienced craftsmen. Each member of this team has their own task and has been able to perfect it over the years.

This manufacturing process guarantees a consistently high quality and a reasonable price , without having to forego the romantic designation " hand-forged ".

The Kurouchi series from Takenami is the dream of every young or experienced chef: high-performance carbon steel, rustic and traditional looks and an insanely good price!

Kurouchi is the name given to the rough, dark, oxidized coating that is created when the blade is forged. The blades are relatively slim , which makes these knives incredibly precise. The kitchen knife is finished with a two-part walnut handle and a Pakka ferrule.

Shirogami 2 carbon steel (white # 2 ) is one of my favorite steels: it is super easy to sharpen, gets exceptionally sharp, cuts like silk and is still robust for its hardness . The hard core of the blade is embedded between two layers of softer carbon steel. This provides extra protection. The blade is not rustproof and requires some extra care. You can find out more about this in the Useful Information category.