What makes a Japanese chef's knife special? What types are there and what makes them so expensive? We've written about this topic on our blog before, but now we're going to show you some original Japanese manufactories.
For those who are knives are only just beginning to dive into the world of the Japanese cooking knives how high their price ranges are and how well they are appreciated by their users. They have long been renowned for their exceptional quality, exceptional wear resistance and performance. The Japanese knifemaking a tradition that goes back centuries, and has resulted in knife varieties and high quality steels that have become the dream of chefs the world over.
The Japanese knife makers
Their craft stems from sword making and dates back to the 16th century. It has always been made complete by inherited knowledge, i.e. tradition, strict, high quality standards and, of course, the raw materials of highly skilled craftsmen. Japanese craftsmen work with steel plates with an almost magical ability to create the knives, that cut through ingredients with the utmost precision.
Damascus steel blade
The Damascus steel blade is one of the most iconic features of the Japanese for chef's knives. This material is renowned for its strength, durability and beauty. Damascus steel is made up of thin layers of „folded” steel plates, forged in layers, which are particularly strong and durable. The blades of the knives are therefore exceptionally sharp and retain their quality for a long time due to the multi-layered structure, so that they can accompany the work of the chef for a lifetime.
The importance of nickel and other additives
The nickel steel blade is also a popular combination used in the Japanese cooking knives are used by the masters in the making of. The nickel content makes the blade harder, while the molybdenum helps to keep the steel strong even at high temperatures. Tungsten increases the wear resistance of knives, while vanadium increases wear resistance and makes the blade harder. Japanese knife makers prefer to use these materials to achieve the best possible quality knives to produce.
Knifemaker master manufactories
Tojiro Japan
A Tojiro Japan is a Japanese knife company that represents the perfect balance of tradition and innovation. Their history dates back more than seven decades, and since then they have been continuously developing their products based on the Japanese sword-making craft. The company's commitment to blending tradition with modern technology allows their talented master knife makers to forge knives that are not only beautiful, but also exceptionally strong, durable and extremely sharp.
CASUM
A KASUMI knives during production (as well as in the Tojiro ) also use traditional Japanese sword-making techniques, meaning that they owe their reputation to long-established processes, materials and skilled craftsmen. KASUMI knives are the first mass-produced Damascus steel knives made from 32 folded Damascus steel.
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