Classic Hand Tools Limited - Japanese Kitchen Knives

Secure Online Shopping

Online Catalogue > Japanese Hand Tools > Japanese Kitchen Knives - Hocho

Hocho - Suminagashi Ref: H-Sug

These knives come in 4 lengths and all have beautiful damascas steel blades.
The process of creating the visible pattern of folded steel is one that has its origin in the early Japanese blacksmiths skill of sword making.
This is now a mechanical process with many fewer folds in the steel but no less effect as these knives do look fantastic. They also cut very well. The patterned steel sandwiches a double bevelled cutting edge steel that will take a razor sharp cutting edge. Each blade has a maximum thickness of 2.5mm except for the smallest which has a 1.8mm max blade thickness.

A shaped blackwood handle is rivetted into the blade handle for food hygene safety, added strength and longevity.

These knives are "Gyuto-bocho" for general food preparation. They are easy to sharpen using light equal shallow angle strokes on either fine diamond, fine ceramic or good quality water or oil stones (see suggestions to follow). Traditionally, all Japanese edge tools are coated in a light covering of camelia oil to protect the blades from oxidation (see below).

Each knife is supplied in a black presentation case. The knives make excellent gifts. Made in Japan.
Available for inspection in our shop in Needham Market.

Prices include VAT

Quantity:

Hocho - Suminagashi

Blade Length

Suminagashi Gyoto-bocho - 135mm H-Sug135 £122.55
Suminagashi Gyoto-bocho - 180mm: H-Sug180 £179.78
Suminagashi Gyoto-bocho - 210mm: H-Sug210 £204.29
Suminagashi Gyoto-bocho - 240mm: H-Sug240 £254.41

Camellia Oil Ref: J-POL240

We like vegetable oil-based Camellia Oil because it is non-toxic, odor free, wipes on easily and leaves a thin dry film on your knife. Dry your knife and coat with a thin layer of camellia oil.

Traditional Japanese camellia oil - food safe, 240ml bottle with applicator.

Price: £15.28 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Quantity:

Sharpening

Some options for you. A sharpening medium is personal choice - some people like the speed of a diamond stone (but remember these are not finishing stones), some prefer traditional oilstones and many now use either ceramic or water stones. All work very well but require various lubricants (see below).

Diamond Stone Ref: DWS/W8/F

A single-sided diamond impregnated stone. This is the best diamond stone on the market - British made Ideal for up to kitchen knives that have lost their edge. Supplied with a leather pouch, cleaning block and non-slip mat. Also ideal for workshop use, for chisels, plane blades etc.

Size: 203mm x 76mm x 6.3mm - Fine Grade

Price: £92.75 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Quantity:

Japanese Waterstone Ref: J-TK- KN

6000 grit Japanese water stone 210 x 70 x 24mm (Approx 8" x 2 1/2" x 1")

Combi 1000/6000 Japanese waterstone 207 x 66 x 36mm (Approx 8"x 2 1/2" wide x nearly 1 1/2" deep)

Prices include VAT

Quantity:

Japanese Waterstone

6000 grit stone - 210 x 70 x 25 mm J-TK6000B £42.61
Combination Stone 1000/6000 - 207 x 66 x 36 mm J-TKK207 £43.43

Norton Waterstone Ref: 24336

4000/8000 combi stone - great for getting a very keen edge on fine kitchen knives - wider than the Japanese stones at 8" x 3" X 1" - Instructions provided.

Price: £75.55 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Quantity:

Stone Holder Ref: J-TH3KN

Stone Holder - excellent, well made non slip holder that will accomodate all the above stones

Price: £14.10 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Quantity:

Online Catalogue > Japanese Hand Tools > Japanese Kitchen Knives - Hocho