Special Kurouchi Vegetable Knife & Sharpening Stone
A handcrafted knife made from Yasugi steel, which is closest to the steel used in Japanese swords. The perfect household knife for cutting any meat, vegetable or small fish.
With the included sharpening stone you will be able to resharpen the knife to your liking. It will be a long lasting companion in your kitchen.
Includes:
- Special Kurouchi Vegetable Knife (pointed, double-edged blade handcrafted from steel, either 14cm or 17cm blade length, box size: 35x7.5x3cm)
- Red Sharpening Stone (15cm x 4cm x 3cm)
- FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING
*The knife is made from steel, so there will be a certain amount of rusting over time. Please see the video on the bottom of this page on how to sharpen your knife and get rid of rust.
*Since each knife is individually handmade, there may be slight variations in size and weight.
* Depending on the value of your order and local import rules of your country, there might be additional import taxes you have to pay upon arrival of the package.
This is Shirou Kunimitsu Blacksmith
Story
Blades of Legacy: The Kunimitsu Swordsmiths of Omuta
For over 200 years, the Shirou Kunimitsu clan has passed down their Japanese sword making traditions and techniques in the countryside of Omuta City.
Today, there are three craftsmen working together at the smithy: Yasumitsu, Kunimitsu, Kokuten.
They use their ancestors' wisdom to not only create swords, but also traditional hammer-forged knives. Crafted with the same steel and techniques as swords, their knives are outstanding in sharpness and beauty.
The Shirou Kunimitsu clan are devoted to inheriting and protecting sword making traditions, passing them down to the next generation in the form of household knives.
History
A Legacy Forged in Steel
The Shirou Kunimitsu clan has been handcrafting katana swords and knives for centuries, and are known for making the best-cutting blades in Japan.
History
Preserving Swordsmithing Through Kitchen Knives
From the processes of iron shaping, hardening, and sharpening of the blade to packing - we will show you every step of how the three masters in this smithy craft beautiful knives by hand.
First knife that I have received. 14cm. I ordered this particular knife because I had never seen water quench kurochi finish. It did not disappoint. The color is unbelievable, blues very subtle colors in the finish not the standard black. Workmanship is exceptional. I liked it so well I went ahead and ordered the 17 cm version as well. In total, I have four knives ordered. And I have received two. The other one being the Tamahagane 17cm which I received today. I can say that the Tamahagane made of Japanese jeweled steel. Very rare and the knife is an absolute work of art. It really is gorgeous. This Smithy group takes pride in their work eighth generation going back as far as the EDO period and Certified katana Swordsmiths You can’t go wrong. I’m very happy with my purchases and I highly recommend all of them. Buy as many as you can. I can tell everything that they do screams experience, knowledge, and heritage. Support the Japanese craftsman. Special thanks to Mari for communicating well. And I look forward to getting my last two knives which are the 17cm kurouchi And a NAKAMURA HAMONO CURVED BACK 'BUNKA' KITCHEN KNIFE. Which I have never seen before with the curved back. Very rare and a Nakamara original design. Hopefully I can review those as well. Overall, the great experience. Shipping exceptionally fast. No problems with the order. Highly recommended to order from any of the craftsman. A++++++++
Dear Michael C,
Thank you so much for your continued support and your glowing review. We and the craftsmen really appreciate it. It is amazing to hear that their hard work is truly appreciated around the world!
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
The knife is super sharp 👌 and well crafted,
Very happy 😊.
Dear Enrico Caruso,
Thank you so much for your purchase and for your nice review! We are glad to hear that you're happy with it!
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
Cool stuff ありがとう ございます
Dear Ivan Zubko,
Thank you so much for your positive review and for supporting Japanese craftsmen!
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
This is a superb knife which I enjoy using.Extremely sharp and the weight of the blade is almost enough to slice some items by itself.The blade has an attractive hamon and the steel has a delightful aroma when rinsed in cold water.I enjoyed watching the craftsmen forging the blades and hope I can maintain it correctly.
Dear Peter Bowden,
Thank you so much for your purchase and for your nice review! We are glad to hear that you're happy with it and hope that it will serve you well for many years to come!
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
Beautiful blade. Very well polished and sharp.
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.