We have new knives in stock from Takahashi Kajiya, which has a workshop in Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture.
We will start selling this product in our physical stores from tomorrow (July 20th).
Business hours on the 20th: 9:00-14:00
The Izumo region is known as an iron-producing region, where tatara iron-making has been popular since ancient times, and where the legend of "Yamata no Orochi" originated. Generations of blade-making have continued in this region. Tsutomu Takahashi, the fourth-generation owner of Takahashi Blacksmith, continues to use the traditional forging method of "forging, hammering, and forging" to hand-forge each blade.
The following six items have arrived this time:
Fruit knife, Santoku knife, All-purpose knife, Small all-purpose knife, Vegetable knife, Deba knife, Medium size
What is particularly distinctive about these knives is that they are made using the "wakashi" technique, which has been passed down since ancient times in the Izumo region (excluding fruit knives).
"Wakashi" is the same manufacturing method as Japanese swords, in which steel and iron are layered and hammered together at high temperatures.
Wakashi is all about the experience of the craftsman, and it is said that controlling the temperature at which the steel is heated and the amount of force used to strike it is extremely difficult. If the temperature is too high, the steel will melt, if the force is not adjusted enough it will peel off, and if too much force is used it will stick too much. It is a very delicate and time-consuming process that can only be judged by eye.
It is said that there are only a few craftsmen in the country who can make things using this technique today.
"Fruit knife"
This fruit knife was created following guidance from Sori Yanagi, the director of the Japan Folk Crafts Museum at the time, who suggested making a fruit knife in this shape.It is a truly sophisticated masterpiece that combines beauty with utility.
This fruit knife is made with a single steel blade, and is not only sharp but also has an excellent design.The more you use it, the more you will grow to love it, and it will last for a long time.
Please pick it up and take a look ^_^
Information on physical stores is here
