Tosaichi Hakusui

We are honored to present another series of Tosaichi knives from Hokiyama Cutlery. The Tosaichi group includes knives made from traditional high-quality materials, i.e. carbon steels. In professional circles, because that is where these knives undoubtedly belong, they are also called Yasuki, according to the location of their manufacturer.

Tosaichi Hakusui knives are primarily intended for professionals, or users who have experience with such materials. The core consists of the "white" steel Shirogami 1. It is the most advanced of the entire "white" family. It is the hardest and holds the blade perfectly. But even a good student is sometimes a devil. In this case, it is a tendency towards fragility. However, if used correctly, it will hardly find competition. This is also confirmed by the very name Hakusui, which in translation expresses a simile: elegant as amber. 

The three-layer material itself, composed of SUS405 – Shirogami 1 – SUS405, is supplied by a specialist for composite steels with a Yasuki core. It is the Sanyoriki steel plant. The blade is not punched out, but hot rolled , which is a specialty of the Hokiyama Cutlery company. This manufacturer, as one of the few, is able to carry out all production steps in-house. That's why his knives are very authentic.

The San Mai blade has a sandblasted Shinogi and an embossed name in kanji characters. The symmetrical blade reaches steep angles, so typical for this manufacturer. This is made possible by the materials used and the experience of working with them. The half tang construction passes through a genuine buffalo horn into an octagonal Japanese magnolia handle. Knives are pleasantly light, warm to the touch and exemplary ergonomics. They represent a typical Japanese professional knife not only in material composition but also in construction.

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