{"title":"Knives from Tosa Knife Studio Tadokoro Cutlery Co.","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"tadokoro-hamono-ginsan-silver-3-180mm-bunka","title":"Makoto Tadokoro \"Marushin\" Ginsan (Silver #3) 180mm Bunka","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis Bunka is handcrafted using Ginsan (Silver #3) stainless carbon steel and heat-treated to 60-61 HRC. Hand-ground and hand-sharpened by Makoto Tadokoro, the blade features a plain brushed finish with \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ean elegant Kasumi line, and the beautiful edge geometry ensures a very smooth cutting performance. The fit and finish is superb, with a mirror-polished spine and choil. The blade is paired with an octagonal wa-handle made of ebony wood with faux ivory kuchiwa. Overall this is one of the best grinded and finished knives you can buy at this price point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Tosa, Kochi Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged in: Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrinded and Finished in: Tosa, Kochi Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Tadokoro Hamono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpener: Makoto Tadokoro 田所 真琴\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Bunka\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): Ginsan (Silver #3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigane (Cladding): Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 60-61 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-forged, hand-ground, hand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes: Kasumi Polish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 180mm (7.1\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 48mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 2.4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 2.3mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Hachikaku (Octagonal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKuchiwa \/ Tsukajiri: Resin (Ivory-effect)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivider: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGinmaki: Nickel Copper (x3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 128mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 313mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 181g (6.38oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngraved Mark (Front): In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eMakoto Made\u003c\/em\u003e\" (真琴作)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngraved Mark (Back): Logo of \"Marushin\"; In Japanese Kanji \"Silver #3\" (銀三)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Makoto Tadokoro 田所 真琴 \/ Tadokoro Hamono \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e田所刃物\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMakoto Tadokoro is a renowned knife sharpener from Tosa, Japan. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHe started his career at the young age of 15, shadowing renowned Sakai sharpener Morihiro-san. Now in his early 40s, Tadokoro-san already has 25 years of experience under his belt. Tadokoro knives are forged by Sakai's famous Shiraki Hamono, then grinded and finished by Tadokoro-san in Tosa, following the finest 30+ steps finishing tradition he mastered. Tadokoro knives are absolutely superior when it comes to their grind and their finishing details. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGinsan\u003c\/strong\u003e (Gin3 or Silver #3) is stainless carbon steel, with 14% added Chromium. Retaining the character of Japanese carbon steel, with a similar hardness of Shirogami #2, Ginsan is stainless. Its edge retention is only slightly inferior to Shirogami #2, but the fact that it combines ease of sharpening, carbon steel character as well being stainless makes it a great choice for those who wish to have a Japanese carbon steel knife that is easy to maintain.\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 polyethylene 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\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tadokoro Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42327448912091,"sku":"TOG3SAXBK180GEPW","price":479.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1887\/6512\/products\/TOG3SAXBK180GEPW001.jpg?v=1642673639"},{"product_id":"tadokoro-hamono-ginsan-silver-3-gyuto","title":"Makoto Tadokoro Ginsan (Silver #3) Gyuto","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Gyuto is handcrafted using Ginsan (Silver #3) stainless carbon steel and heat-treated to 60-61 HRC. Hand-ground and hand-sharpened by Makoto Tadokoro, the blade features a plain brushed finish with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ean elegant Kasumi line, and the beautiful edge geometry ensures a very smooth cutting performance. The fit and finish is outstanding, with a mirror-polished spine and choil. The blade is paired with an octagonal wa-handle made of ebony wood with faux ivory kuchiwa. Overall this is one of the best grinded and finished knives you can buy at this price point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Tosa, Kochi Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged in: Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrinded and Finished in: Tosa, Kochi Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Tadokoro Hamono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpener: Makoto Tadokoro 田所 真琴\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Gyuto\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): Ginsan (Silver #3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigane (Cladding): Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 60-61 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-forged, hand-ground, hand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes: Kasumi Polish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 210mm (8.3\") \/ 240mm (9.4)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 43mm \/ 46mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 2.6mm \/ 2.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 2.5mm \/ 2.6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Hachikaku (Octagonal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKuchiwa \/ Tsukajiri: Resin (Ivory-effect)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivider: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGinmaki: Nickel Copper (x3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 137mm \/ 145mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 349mm \/ 390mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 174g (6.14oz) \/ 229g (8.08oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngraved Mark (Front): In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eMakoto Made\u003c\/em\u003e\" (真琴作)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngraved Mark (Back): Logo of \"Marushin\"; In Japanese Kanji \"Silver #3\" (銀三)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Makoto Tadokoro 田所真琴\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMakoto Tadokoro is a renowned knife sharpener from Tosa, Japan. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHe started his career at the young age of 15, shadowing renowned Sakai sharpener Morihiro-san. Now in his early 40s, Tadokoro-san already has 25 years of experience under his belt. Tadokoro knives are forged by Sakai's famous Shiraki Hamono, then grinded and finished by Tadokoro-san in Tosa, following the finest 30+ steps finishing tradition he mastered. Tadokoro knives are absolutely superior when it comes to their grind and their finishing details. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGinsan\u003c\/strong\u003e (Gin3 or Silver #3) is stainless carbon steel, with 14% added Chromium. Retaining the character of Japanese carbon steel, with a similar hardness of Shirogami #2, Ginsan is stainless. Its edge retention is only slightly inferior to Shirogami #2, but the fact that it combines ease of sharpening, carbon steel character as well being stainless makes it a great choice for those who wish to have a Japanese carbon steel knife that is easy to maintain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethylene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharpening:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tadokoro Hamono","offers":[{"title":"210mm","offer_id":42327452811483,"sku":"TOG3SAXGY210GEPW","price":489.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"240mm","offer_id":42327452844251,"sku":"TOG3SAXGY240GEPW","price":559.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1887\/6512\/products\/TOG3SAXGY210GEPW001.jpg?v=1691742615"},{"product_id":"tadokoro-hamono-ginsan-silver-3-mirror-150mm-kiritsuke-petty","title":"Makoto Tadokoro Ginsan (Silver #3) Mirror 150mm Kiritsuke Petty","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Kiritsuke Petty knife is handcrafted using Ginsan (Silver #3) stainless carbon steel and heat-treated to 60-61 HRC. Hand-ground and hand-sharpened by Makoto Tadokoro, the blade features a mirrored finish with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ean elegant Kasumi line, and the beautiful edge geometry ensures a very smooth cutting performance. The fit and finish is superb, with a mirror-polished spine and choil. The blade is paired with an octagonal wa-handle made of ebony wood with triple ginmaki. Overall this is one of the best grinded and finished knives you can buy at this price point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Tosa, Kochi Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged in: Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrinded and Finished in: Tosa, Kochi Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Tadokoro Hamono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpener: Makoto Tadokoro 田所 真琴\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Kiritsuke 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): Ginsan (Silver #3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigane (Cladding): Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 60-61 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-forged, hand-ground, hand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKyomen (Mirror)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKasumi Polish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 150mm (5.9)\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: 2.6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 2.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Hachikaku (Octagonal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKuchiwa \/ Tsukajiri: Black Buffalo Horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivider: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGinmaki: Nickel Copper (x3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 121mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 273mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 101g (3.56oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngraved Mark: In Japanese Kanji \"Makoto Made\" (真琴作); Logo of \"Marushin\" ; In Japanese Kanji \"Silver #3\" (銀三)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Makoto Tadokoro 田所 真琴\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMakoto Tadokoro is a renowned knife sharpener from Tosa, Japan. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHe started his career at the young age of 15, shadowing renowned Sakai sharpener Morihiro-san. Now in his early 40s, Tadokoro-san already has 25 years of experience under his belt. Tadokoro knives are forged by Sakai's famous Shiraki Hamono, then grinded and finished by Tadokoro-san in Tosa, following the finest 30+ steps finishing tradition he mastered. Tadokoro knives are absolutely superior when it comes to their grind and their finishing details. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGinsan\u003c\/strong\u003e (Gin3 or Silver #3) is stainless carbon steel, with 14% added Chromium. Retaining the character of Japanese carbon steel, with a similar hardness of Shirogami #2, Ginsan is stainless. Its edge retention is only slightly inferior to Shirogami #2, but the fact that it combines ease of sharpening, carbon steel character as well being stainless makes it a great choice for those who wish to have a Japanese carbon steel knife that is easy to maintain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethylene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. 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The fit and finish is excellent, with a smoothly polished spine and choil. 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Now in his early 40s, Tadokoro-san already has 25 years of experience under his belt. Tadokoro knives are forged by Sakai's famous Shiraki Hamono, then grinded and finished by Tadokoro-san in Tosa, following the finest 30+ steps finishing tradition he mastered. Tadokoro knives are absolutely superior when it comes to their grind and their finishing details. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShirogami #2\u003c\/strong\u003e (white #2) steel is one of the most popular types of high carbon steel found in Japanese kitchen knives (Wa Knives). It is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e stainless, therefore you must wipe your knife dry after each use. Patina will develop over time. Rust may develop if left in prolonged contact with water or acidic food. Use a rust eraser to clean if rusts develop. 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