Kuro Ochi Hocho
The archetype of the Japanese knife. Each of these 3-layered blades, made according to a traditional design, is personally signed by the master blacksmith. The cutting edge of hard blue paper steel (61 HRC) is flanked by tough...
Suimon Hocho Magnolia Wood
The high-contrast blade of Japanese Damascus steel consists of 73 layers in total and has been highly polished with great care. The cutting edge layer is made from a high-alloy SKD11 steel* with a high carbon content...
Zuika Hocho
These Japanese Hocho from the historic Gihei house are forged from one of the world's hardest steel blades. The centre cutting layer is made of premium powder steel ZDP-189 from Hitachi, which provides extreme sharpness and durability...
Kamo Hocho
The VG-10 steel core is covered by a total of 16 layers of steel, thus creating an interesting Suminagashi pattern. The round sandalwood handle has an interesting red-brown colour and a black stacked wood ferrule. The blacksmith Shiro...
Shigeki Classic Hocho - Urushi Handled Range
Master Shigeki practices steel folding and forge welding with great virtuosity to create blades with an enchanting aesthetic - each one unique in its structure. Hard Blue Paper Steel is used for the...
Hocho Deluxe
The forging of knives has always had a strongly mystical cultural history. This is the only explanation for the fact that the products are often enhanced way beyond their actual utility. The passionate search for perfection...
Shigefusa Hocho
Master Shigefusa uses original materials to create knives in classical shapes following the strict code of traditional Japanese aesthetics. With meditative devotion, he creates the finest blades in his workshop using traditional...
Shigeki Classic Hocho
Master Shigeki practices steel folding and forge welding with great virtuosity to create blades with an enchanting aesthetic - each one unique in its structure. Hard Blue Paper Steel is used for the core cutting layer and...
Tanganryu Hocho, Stainless Range
A perfect combination of modern design and traditional blade form. The damask structure of the lower part of the blade contrasts beautifully with the hammered surface structure of the upper part, which also...