Kurotori Butcher Knife
Ships in approx. 2 months
Kurotori Blacksmith's outdoor butcher knife, meticulously handcrafted for effortless precision. Comes with a fitted leather sheath.
Blade material: Aogami No. 2 steel and iron
Handle: Pear wood
Size: total length 290mm, blade length 180mm, back width approx. 8mm, weight 550g
*It will take the craftsmen approximately 2 months to craft your knife from the time that your order is received. Please allow an additional 4-6 weeks for international shipping.
Price Includes:
- Kurotori Butcher Knife
- Leather sheath
- FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING
*Depending on the number of orders and smithy availability, it can occasionally take up to 3 weeks for your knife to ship.
*Depending on the value of your order and local import rules in your country, you may be required to pay additional import taxes when your package arrives.
This is Kurotori Blacksmith
Story
Reviving a 150-Year-Old Japanese Smithy: Hiroshi Kajihara’s Stainless Steel Knives
Blacksmith Hiroshi Kajihara is the youngest son of the Kajihara family and was, unexpectedly, the one to save the smithy from closing down.
Today, he works with four apprentices, learning alongside and supporting each other, as well as both the surrounding community and the 150-year-long history and tradition of the Kurotori smithy.
History
The Kajiwara family has been handcrafting knives and tools in Kochi since the Meiji era. Now in its 4th and 6th generations, the blacksmiths continue to forge high-quality blades for forestry, farming, hunting, and home use—using traditional methods from start to finish.
History
Kurotori stainless knives have a beautiful mirror-like finish, reflecting the smithy's passion and skills.
How to Sharpen your knife
Caring for your knife will make it last you for decades. After use, wash it with clean hot water, dry it off thoroughly, and place it in newspaper to prevent rusting. Check out the video below for more information on how to sharpen your knife with a sharpening stone, and how to store it safely.