{"title":"Tojiro Atelier Knives","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"tojiro-aogami-2-damascus-hand-made-chef-knife-petty-135mm","title":"Tojiro Atelier Hand-forged Aogami #2 Suminagashi Nashiji 120mm Petty","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is an Aogami #2 petty knife handcrafted by blacksmith Tomoo Matsumura with Damascus and Nashiji finish on the stainless steel cladding. The blade is grinded beautifully by Mr. Matsumura, exposing the blue #2 core which has been treated to a hardness of 62-63 HRC, before being beautifully mirror polished to showcase the suminagashi pattern. The blade integrates with a bolster into a western handle featuring decorative copper brass rings. Comes in a Tojiro handmade knife wood box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Tsubame, Niigata Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Tojiro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCraftsman: Tomoo Matsumura\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Petty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: San Mai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: Double-edged Blade (50\/50 Grind)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHagane (Core Steel): Aogami #2 (Blue #2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigane (Cladding): Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 62-63 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-forged, hand-grinded, hand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuminagashi (Damascus)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKyomen (Mirror)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNashiji\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 120mm (4.7\") \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 27mm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 2.0mm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 1.8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Western-shaped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Laminated Composite Wood\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolster: Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative: Copper Brass Hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 104mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 235mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 73g (2.58oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark: In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eMade by Tojiro Atelier\u003c\/em\u003e\" (工房作藤次郎) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes in a Paulownia wood box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Tojiro 藤次郎\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTojiro is the large knife manufacturer in Tsubame-Sanjo, an area with a few centuries of knife-making tradition. Tojiro knives offer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreat value for the price\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Established over 50 years ago, Tojiro combines modern technologies and traditional craftsman methodologies, and is a pioneer of stainless steel knives in Japan. Their philosophy is to improve efficiency with machines while respecting traditions when it comes to quality and finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAogami #2\u003c\/strong\u003e (Blue #2) steel is a premium Japanese high carbon steel for knife making. It is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e stainless, therefore you must wipe your knife dry after each use, in particular the core steel not covered by the stainless cladding. Patina will develop over time, which will appear as “discoloration” on the cutting edge, but that is the nature of carbon steel - not a defect. The stainless cladding covers a large part of the blade, making maintenance easier but still preserving the cutting and sharpening pleasure of the Aogami #2 core. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharpening:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tojiro","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":37894957269173,"sku":"TJA2SDMPT120WXSD","price":219.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1887\/6512\/products\/TJA2SDMPT120WXSD001.jpg?v=1607706934"},{"product_id":"tojiro-atelier-vg10-63-layers-damascus-kurouchi-bunka-170mm","title":"Tojiro Atelier VG10 63-layers Damascus Kurouchi Bunka 170mm","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Tojiro DP VG10 Damascus Layers Bunka knife is forged with 63 layers of high-grade VG10 Damascus steel, a manufacturing process that mirrors the precision and strength of traditional Japanese sword making. The carefully crafted and polished handle ensures the best comfort, durability, and resistance to deterioration. This exceptional knife is packed in a beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaulownia wood box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, ideal choice for a gift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Tsubame, Niigata Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Tojiro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Bunka\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: San Mai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: Double-edged Blade (50\/50 Grind)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHagane (Core Steel): VG10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigane (Cladding): 18-8 Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 59-60 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamascus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKurouchi\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 170mm (5.9\") \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 49mm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 2.0mm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 1.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Hachikaku (Octagonal)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Padauk \/ Cedar \/ Sakura \/ Wenge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark: Tojiro \"Mt. 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Their philosophy is to improve efficiency with machines while respecting traditions when it comes to quality and finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash and dry with a soft sponge, and safely store after use. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharpening:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tojiro","offers":[{"title":"Padauk","offer_id":44270894252251,"sku":"TJVGSDKBK170GFBK","price":339.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Cedar","offer_id":44270894186715,"sku":"TJVGSDKBK170GUBK","price":329.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ebony","offer_id":44270894219483,"sku":"TJVGSDKBK170GEBK","price":339.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Sakura","offer_id":44270894285019,"sku":"TJVGSDKBK170GCBK","price":339.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Wenge","offer_id":44270894317787,"sku":"TJVGSDKBK170GGBK","price":329.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1887\/6512\/files\/TJVGSDKBK170GFBK001_9887fa0c-6978-4c52-ba87-2a342e645046.jpg?v=1720062589"},{"product_id":"tojiro-atelier-vg10-63-layers-damascus-kurouchi-gyuto-210mm","title":"Tojiro Atelier VG10 63-layers Damascus Kurouchi Gyuto 210mm","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tojiro DP VG10 Damascus Layers Gyuto knife is forged with 63 layers of high-grade VG10 Damascus steel, a manufacturing process that mirrors the precision and strength of traditional Japanese sword making. The carefully crafted and polished handle ensures the best comfort, durability, and resistance to deterioration. This exceptional knife is packed in a beautiful \u003cstrong\u003ePaulownia wood box\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal choice for a gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Tsubame, Niigata Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Tojiro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Gyuto\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: San Mai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: Double-edged Blade (50\/50 Grind)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHagane (Core Steel): VG10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigane (Cladding): Low and High-Carbon Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 59-60 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamascus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKurouchi\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 210mm (8.3\") \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 49mm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 2.6mm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 2.1mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Hachikaku (Octagonal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Padauk \/ Cedar \/ Ebony \/ Sakura\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKuchiwa: Ebony (for Cedar) \/ Black Buffalo Horn (for Ebony)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGinmaki: Artificial Marble (for Padauk) \/ Ebony (for Sakura)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark: Tojiro \"Mt. 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