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Nippon Knives specializes in kitchen knives. However, we try to please the hearts of fans of Japanese knives who do not spend a lot of time in the kitchen. As in the case of pocket knives, we have relied on a certified and proven manufacturer for us, which is the company Tojiro, which has a well-equipped and well-organized factory. The current owner belongs to the third generation of the company's founder clan. Tojiro employs experienced craftsmen, which is reflected in the final products.
In Japan, it is not uncommon for a crafted knife to be finalized in one place. Tojiro is an exception. In addition to production with the help of modern technology, the company has a section where blacksmiths forge blades in the traditional way. They use proven materials such as aogami, shirogami or damascene steel with a VG-10 core. Milling of forging takes place on huge vertical grinders without any aids. This is where the true mastery of the craftsman must be manifested. After milling, it is time to create the perfect blade, fit the handle and engrave. This section was aptly named Tojiro Knife Atelier by the owner. As the finest pieces are born here, the name Tojiro Knife Atelier is hand-engraved in kanji characters on each blade.
The models we have selected for you have hagane from VG-10 with a hardness of 61 HRC. It is covered on the sides with layers of softer and harder steel. The result is a very durable Damascene blade with 63 layers and a beautiful design. The knife has a full tang construction, so it is very strong, which is also expected from this segment. The handle is made of durable micarta material. Hunting knives are packed in traditional wooden cassettes made of paulownia wood, which also include a leather belt sheath.
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We have been watching the Tojiro brand for several years. We focused our attention not only on the kitchen knives themselves, but also on the history and background of the company, the scope of its assortment and the ability to repeatedly achieve the highest quality standards. Finally, after getting to know each other for a long time, we had the honor of representing the Tojiro brand in Slovakia.
There are several areas in Japan famous for the concentration of exceptional blacksmiths and grinders. Cities like Seki, Sakai, Takefu, Tsubame-Sanjo need no introduction to lovers of noble knives. And it is in the Tsubame-Sanjo area in Niigata Prefecture that Tojiro is based.
Tojiro is known above all for its strict adherence to proven techniques that have been passed down from generation to generation since the Edo period. It was the duty of every wealthy feudal lord to spend a certain amount of time in the capital city of Edo. It was a sign of respect for the ruling shogun. The feudal lords brought the best quality products from their regions to the shogun. Therefore, each of them employed the best craftsmen on their estate. Blacksmiths were of course no exception. Today, the shogun for a Japanese manufacturer is its customer. This explains the enormous care for quality that producers devote to their products.
Since the mere observance of tradition is not enough in today's competitive environment, Tojiro introduces new advanced procedures and technologies into its production. It is enough to mention the DP method, in which the manufacturer can prevent unwanted decarbonization at higher temperatures. The result is very hard and durable blades DP series kitchen knives. It may be safe to say that Tojiro represents a clear symbiosis of tradition and revolutionary techniques.
Nippon Knives has selected for you the most interesting from the Tojiro production program, not only in terms of quality but also in terms of price. The ratio of price to performance is a very strong point of the Tojiro company. See for yourself and enter the catalog of our products.
©2010-2018 Copyright Roman Ulík, Nippon Knives, www.japonskenoze.sk all rights reserved.
Photos and texts are protected by copyright law and their use without the author's consent is not possible.
