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The Tojiro Shippu brand is one of the most sought-after knives in the Nippon Knives range. These knives with their 63 or With 37 layers of damask, they naturally fit into the luxury segment. The Tojiro company decided to provide its customers with a similar aesthetic and high-quality delicacy at a more accessible price level. This is how the Tojiro Zen line of knives was born. Zen is a direction of Buddhism practiced mainly in Japan. A typical method of Zen Buddhism is meditation aimed at unity with being as well as enlightenment. Although it may surprise someone, the manufacturer did not choose the name Zen by chance. At first glance, you will realize their closeness to nature. Warm wooden handles and cool blades form a perfect interplay. Adherents of Eastern philosophies will easily discover references to the 5 elemental elements. Just as the elements found their place in nature, ZEN knives blend naturally with your kitchen.
The blade of ZEN knives consists of three layers. The core is forged from high-carbon cobalt steel VG-10 with a hardness of 61 HRC. The admixture of cobalt ensures hardness, but also important elasticity and anti-corrosion. On both sides, the core is covered with stainless steel with 13% chromium content. A "hair" pattern is applied to the blades - fine vertical lines that contribute to the overall elegance. The Tojiro company also used its decarbonization prevention method for this advice. The ferrule forming the partition between the handle and the blade is made of resin. Very warm and pleasant to the touch handles in the shape of "D" are made of Japanese magnolia.
ZEN knives are among the lighter knives. The Santoku knife with a 165 mm blade weighs only 125 grams. A great tool for long jobs.
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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.
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