The Naniwa Professional line (previously known as the Chosera line) are super hard splash and go stones. These stones are slow wearing, fast cutting and HARD. They have a higher amount of abrasives and less binder than other lines from Naniwa, and are one of the best lines of stones money can buy in our opinion!Follow the links for more specs on each individual stone!This combo includes :Naniwa Pro 400Naniwa Pro 800Naniwa Pro 1000Naniwa Pro 3000Naniwa Pro 5000Naniwa Pro 10000
Blade Length
300 mm
Total Length
430 mm
Steel
Mono Semi-Stainless Steel
Handle
Rosewood w/ rivets
Rockwell
60
Height Spine to heel
70 mm
Width at Spine
2.8 mm
Weight
368 g
Bevel
Double (80/20)**
The Blacksmith
Masahiro knives come to us from Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan -- a region renowned for its production of kitchen knives. The Mono construction Semi-Stainless Steel is a unclassified stainless steel made for Masahiro, designed for everyday kitchen use. These blades carry comfortable rosewood western style handles and are excellent value, given they are factory made knives, they are made efficiently and the result is a consistent product, at an approachable price point for the home cook and professional chef alike!
Masahiro describes this as a "wide butcher" knife, but we like to think of it as a heftier gyuto, with its tall blade height and long blade length, it's extremely versatile as your one and done knife!
**Since the cutting edge for the Masahiro lines are ground asymmetrically (80% on the right side and 20% on the left side), these knives are more suited for right hand use. The benefit of this over a symmetrical 50/50 grind is that you will feel like it is sharper, particularly through softer ingredients, such as delicate protein like fish filets, and boneless chicken breasts. This line comes incredibly sharp out of box, and is quite thin behind the edge -- any heavy-handedness and twisting/torquing/scraping motion may result in chipping.
The Knife
The Gyuto is the Japanese equivalent to the chef's knife and is the most versatile knife available. An essential for the professional cook/chef they can handle a wide variety of tasks including vegetable chopping, more intricate vegetable prep and slicing proteins.
Knife Care (Stainless Steel)
Although this knife is made from stainless steel we do still encourage our customers to keep their knives as dry and clean as possible.
NO DISHWASHER - the high heat will ruin the wooden handle.
Wash and dry by hand using regular dish soap and warm water using a none abrasive sponge or cloth.
Ensure the knife is dry before being put away for storage and ensure the edge of the knife is protected to avoid any unnecessary dulling.
Avoid Bones, Frozen foods, nuts and hard candies or anything other than fruits, vegetables and proteins.
Simply Wipe the knife with a damp cloth immediately after use to keep it from rusting or discouloring.
Never put your knife in the Dishwasher. The extreme heat will ruin the wooden handle.
Highly acidic ingredients (Onions, Tomatoes, Citrus) Will cause rust and oxidation to happen faster, thus the user must ensure the knife is wiped clean immediately after working with such an ingredient.
Should any rust form it can be removed using a rust eraser or a mixture of Baking soda and water to simply scrub it clean.
The Naniwa Professional line (previously known as the Chosera line) are super hard splash and go stones. These stones are slow wearing, fast cutting and HARD. They have a higher amount of abrasives and less binder than other lines from Naniwa, and are one of the best lines of stones money can buy in our opinion!Follow the links for more specs on each individual stone!This combo includesNaniwa Pro 800Naniwa Pro 3000Naniwa Pro 10000
These Saya's are designed to protect your knife while being stored in drawers, knife rolls or anywhere else they could possibly be damaged. They are hand made in Japan from magnolia or ho wood.
They are designed to fit knives with either Japanese style handles or Western style handles and each saya comes with it's own pin.
If you purchase a knife and a saya at the same we will assume they are meant to go together and will make sure the saya fits the knife properly and make any adjustments if necessary. If the saya is not the appropriate fit for the knife we will contact you with next steps if necessary.
Length
170 mm
Total Length
310 mm
Steel
SG2(R2)
Handle
Olive Wood
Ferrule
N/A
Rockwell
63
Height Spine to heel
47 mm
Width at Spine
2 mm
Weight
131 g
Bevel
Double (50/50)
Yoshimi KatoYoshimi Kato works out of the Takefu Knife village and took over the Family business from his father in-law in 2013. His Father in-law Hiroshi Kato-san started the shop in the late 1960's and was inaugurated as the 4th Chairman of the Takefu Knife village in 1994. Making incredible knives runs in the family obviously and we're very excited to have these incredibly sharp knives in our shop. They have one of the most beautiful tsuchime patterns we have ever seen and are sharpened by famous knife sharpener Makoto Kurosaki; brother of one of our favorite knifemakers Yu Kurosaki.
Takefu Knife VillageThe Takefu Knife Village is a cooperative workshop in the Echizen region of Japan. It is the home to a long list of blacksmiths that we work with and many young and upcoming apprentices learning the trade. The area has a 700 year long history of smithing with roots in agricultural tools turned cutlery powerhouse. The KnifeSantoku translates to three virtues. Meat, fish, and vegetables, or slicing, dicing, and chopping. No matter what way you look at it, it implies the versatility of the knife. While you sacrifice some of the slicing capability of a larger gyuto, don't be fooled by its size, the santoku can get 99% of your kitchen tasks done without breaking a sweat, which is probably why its the most popular shape in Japanese home kitchens.
Knife Care (Stainless Steel)
Although this knife is made from stainless steel we do still encourage our customers to keep their knives as dry and clean as possible.
NO DISHWASHER - the high heat will ruin the wooden handle.
Wash and dry by hand using regular dish soap and warm water using a none abrasive sponge or cloth.
Ensure the knife is dry before being put away for storage and ensure the edge of the knife is protected to avoid any unnecessary dulling.
Avoid Bones, Frozen foods, nuts and hard candies or anything other than fruits, vegetables and proteins.
A no-frills stainless steel scraper, great for scooping up dough off your counter and ingredients off from your cutting board! Hardwood handle.
Dimensions: 4" x 7" (10.2 x 17.8 cm)
The Naniwa Professional line (previously known as the Chosera line) are super hard splash and go stones. These stones are slow wearing, fast cutting and HARD. They have a higher amount of abrasives and less binder than other lines from Naniwa, and are one of the best lines of stones money can buy in our opinion!This 10,000 grit stone may be a bit excessive for everyday board knives, but are fantastic to polish your bevels up to a near mirror, or be your final synth step before moving onto natural stones. As for edges, you'll see the biggest benefit from stones in this range on razors or slicers if you're working with raw proteins like fish at a high level and need to touch up your edge frequently to maintain those smooth, glassy cuts!Dimensions : 210mmx70mmx20mm
A true kitchen hero, the 15 cm spatula! If you've ever used one of these you know how absolutely indispensable they are and you'll wonder why you ever spent money on a butter knife! From flipping small things in a pan, spreading, slicing an avocado in the skin without fear of cutting through and into you palm these guys can do it!Click HERE for the off-set version!Total length 26cm.
The Naniwa Professional line (previously known as the Chosera line) are super hard splash and go stones. These stones are slow wearing, fast cutting and HARD. They have a higher amount of abrasives and less binder than other lines from Naniwa, and are one of the best lines of stones money can buy in our opinion!This 3000 grit stone is a fantastic option to finish your traditional stainless steel knives such as VG-10, V1 Gold, ZA-18, Ginsan, or your carbon steels if you want a slightly toothier edge to plow through tough skins like tomatoes or chilis. You CAN use this stone to finish German knives, but you're pushing it a bit with a 3000 in our opinion so make sure not to spend too long on this stone and burnish those softer steels! Dimensions : 210mmx70mmx20mm
The Suehiro Debado MD whetstones are splash and go stones with fantastic feedback and cutting speed. The generous size makes these great for working with larger knives.
These stones are much harder and slower wearing than the Cerax series and they don't kick up much mud like softer stones which makes them great for keeping clean and monitoring your work.
#200 Grit
225x90x27mm
MD-20
A no-frills stainless steel scraper, great for scooping up dough off your counter and ingredients off from your cutting board!
Dimensions: 3" x 6" (7.6 x 15.2 cm)
Blade Length
195 mm
Total Length
298 mm
Steel
Mono Stainless Steel
Handle
Wooden
Ferrule
Metal
Rockwell
58
Height Spine to heel
99 mm
Width at Spine
4.9 mm
Weight
579 grams
Bevel
Double
Chan Chi Kee Stainless "Kau Kong Chopper" #1 Cleaver (KF1431). World renowned for their Chinese Cleavers, Chan Chi Kee has supplied the restaurant industry with their versatile range of kitchen cutlery, easily recognized in Chinese butcher shops and restaurants worldwide.
Hand Made in Hong Kong.
The Shape
The Kau Kong Chopper #1 is a heftier cleaver, traditionally used for roasted barbeque meats, and very popular amongst Cantonese restaurant chefs and street food vendors. It has much more weight than its vegetable slicing cousin, coming in thick at the spine, and grows in blade height from heel to "tip". It can handle smaller bones like cooked chicken, smaller fish bones and pork cartilage.
Knife Care (Stainless Steel)
Although this knife is made from stainless steel we do still encourage our customers to keep their knives as dry and clean as possible.
NO DISHWASHER - the high heat will ruin the wooden handle.
Wash and dry by hand using regular dish soap and warm water using a none abrasive sponge or cloth.
Ensure the knife is dry before being put away for storage and ensure the edge of the knife is protected to avoid any unnecessary dulling.
Avoid Bones, Frozen foods, nuts and hard candies or anything other than fruits, vegetables and proteins.
Blade Length
255 mm
Total Length
400 mm
Steel
R2(SG2) Stainless
Handle
Stabilized Poplar
Ferrule
N/A
Rockwell
62
Height Spine to heel
35 mm
Width at Spine
2.4 mm
Weight
183 grams
Bevel
Double (50/50)
The Blacksmith
Ryusen Hamono is another fantastic maker working out of the Echizen City Area. They fully embrace the tradition of the region and take great pride in every step of the knife making process. They produce knives with excellent fit & finish, and sharpness that are absolutely beautiful to look at and hold. Winners of numerous design awards and supporters of the Japanese national team at the Bocuse D'or their knives are popular with professional chef's and home cooks alike.
Ryusen Hamono works primarily with SG2/R2, a high powder stainless steel that is very hard and grinds super thin behind the edge. The blades generally have a shorter blade height, which makes them great for precise slicing tasks. Their profiles vary quite a bit, from aggressive sweeping k-tips to more traditional yet modern gyuto shapes. The blades are very consistent, as they employ both modern and traditional techniques, each blade is hand sharpened and impeccably sharp out of the box. Every handle has a unique pattern, particularly the Blazen line, which has a distinctly comfortable taper, compared to the Tanganryu line, which is a hybrid western micarta handle, also with a smooth finish.
From the Ryusen Hamono website...
～ High grade model that pursues brilliant beauty and sharpness ～
Among the many series of Ryusen knives, the "Oukokuryu" series was created with the aim of being the highest grade.The cutting edge is made of ultra-high-grade stainless steel "Super Gold 2" made by powder metallurgy, and the sharpness pursued to the limit achieves high sustainability and durability.In addition, 99 layers of nickel damascus base metal are hammered by skilled craftsmen to create a unique damascus pattern, resulting in a blade with unprecedented depth and beauty.The handle is made of stabilized wood that uses "poplar", which has a beautiful heathered grain and knobs. Stabilized wood is a stable material that is resistant to water and temperature changes by infiltrating resin into wood and hardening it. A handle with a presence that makes the finest blade stand out."Oukokuryu Series" A top-class model that thoroughly pursues aesthetics and quality and incorporates the spirit of the craftsmen.The best quality will deliver even more gorgeous moments.
The Knife
The Sujihiki is meant for all things slicing. The long slender blade allows the user to perform nice long strokes and avoid sawing through proteins which leads to perfect, thin slices and no more tearing. Carving roasts, slicing brisket, thinly slicing fish are all within its grasp.
Knife Care (Stainless Steel)
Although this knife is made from stainless steel we do still encourage our customers to keep their knives as dry and clean as possible.
NO DISHWASHER - the high heat will ruin the wooden handle.
Wash and dry by hand using regular dish soap and warm water using a none abrasive sponge or cloth.
Ensure the knife is dry before being put away for storage and ensure the edge of the knife is protected to avoid any unnecessary dulling.
Avoid Bones, Frozen foods, nuts and hard candies or anything other than fruits, vegetables and proteins.
For almost 200 years, authenticity, passion and commitment have been the values at the core of de Buyer's business, knowledge and expertise. As the original carbon steel producers, we hold ourselves to a standard unlike anyone else. As their most well known and best selling product, Mineral B Carbon Steel line pans have become staples in professional kitchens around the world. Highly praised by chef's and dedicated home cooks alike, they will tell you it is a must have in your collection.Made of 99% iron and 1% carbon, De Buyers carbon steel pans are as slippery as a brand new nonstick with better sear and no synthetic coating. They come with a beeswax finish to prevent oxidation.
Durable – Carbon steel is extremely strong and shock resistant. Our Mineral B pans come with a lifetime warranty.
Safe – Compared to many other materials, steel is safe to handle and work with in the kitchen every time.
Green – No synthetic coating for completely natural cooking.
Induction Ready - Can be used on gas, electric or induction cooktops
*avoid cooking with acidic foods in carbon steel as it strips the seasoning
*can be used in the oven but only at maximum 400F for 15 min
Before your first use you must:
Scrub down pan with hot water and soap, removing all beeswax
Scrub with non abrasive scrub brush to avoid damaging the pan
Place on burner on low to fully dry
Immediately start the seasoning process
These beautiful wa handles are made of wenge, aluminum and turquoise trustone.To have this handle installed to a knife in the order add a Handle Installation to your cart. If you purchase a knife with no handle, there is no need to add handle installation to your cart. If you are ordering multiple knives please specify which you would like handled. 90-150mm : Length 110mm Weight 32 grams165-210mm : Length 130mm Weight 42 grams240mm+ : Length 140mm 58 grams
The Naniwa Professional line (previously known as the Chosera line) are super hard splash and go stones. These stones are slow wearing, fast cutting and HARD. They have a higher amount of abrasives and less binder than other lines from Naniwa, and are one of the best lines of stones money can buy in our opinion!Follow the links for more specs on each individual stone!This combo includesNaniwa Pro 400Naniwa Pro 1000Naniwa Pro 5000
This is the sink bridge we've been using at the shop over the years, happy to finally have them for sale! Super sturdy stainless steel, fits sinks 340-600mm. Super sturdy even when fully extended. If you're hoping to create a luxurious sharpening experience at work or at home, look no further. Fits stones of all sizes and can be used with our without a stone holder.
Made in Japan
Dimensions: 340-600 (extendable) x 135 x 50 mm
These sweet mandolines will make quick work slicing through cases and cases of veg prep, and is convenient enough to whip out for a quick batch of pickles! With adjustable thickness, and two different sets of teeth included for fine or coarse julienne, this mandolin will save you lots of time, or just help keep your cuts consistent!Perhaps the coolest part of this mandoline is the finger guard that fits right into the underside so you never lose it! Remember to be careful when using your mandolin and always use the guard, your fingertips are worth more than the last centimeter of carrot, we promise!
Dimensions: 320 (L) x 92 (W) x 28 (H) mm (12.6 x 3.6 x 1.1”)
Max cut width : 67mmMax cut thickness : 3mmFine teeth : 1mm Coarse Teeth : 2.5mm
Happy to be carrying one of our favourite kitchen tools!
Zest citrus, grate hard cheeses, hard spices, quick ginger or garlic paste? This is the tool for you!
This version includes a great looking soft touch handle.
The Suehiro Debado MD whetstones are splash and go stones with fantastic feedback and cutting speed. The generous size makes these great for working with larger knives.
These stones are much harder and slower wearing than the Cerax series and they don't kick up much mud like softer stones which makes them great for keeping clean and monitoring your work.
#4000 Grit
225x90x27mm
MD-400
These beautiful wa handles are made of walnut, aluminum and turquoise trustone.To have this handle installed to a knife in the order add a Handle Installation to your cart. If you purchase a knife with no handle, there is no need to add handle installation to your cart. If you are ordering multiple knives please specify which you would like handled. 90-150mm : Length 110mm Weight 32 grams165-210mm : Length 130mm Weight 42 grams240mm+ : Length 140mm 58 grams
These beautiful wa handles are made of olive wood and dark blue epoxy.These handles are handmade of natural and synthetic materials and will all vary piece to piece. To have this handle installed to a knife in the order add a Handle Installation to your cart. If you purchase a knife with no handle, there is no need to add handle installation to your cart. If you are ordering multiple knives please specify which you would like handled. 90-150mm : Length 110mm Weight 32 grams165-210mm : Length 130mm Weight 42 grams240mm+ : Length 140mm 58 grams
