Tosa Honoo Knife Set – Santoku & Nakiri

The Perfect Duo for Vegetables and Everyday Cooking

The Tosa Honoo 2-Piece Knife Set brings together two Japanese classics:

• Santoku 18 cm (7") – the “three virtues” knife, perfect for meat, fish, and vegetables.

• Nakiri 17 cm (6.7") – the traditional Japanese vegetable knife, designed for clean, precise chopping.

Hand-forged in Tosa, Japan, these knives combine the raw beauty of hammered Damascus steel with Otakimi’s signature design. This set is ideal for those who value precision, versatility, and artistry in everyday cooking.

Hammered Damascus Blades – VG10 Super Steel

Each knife features a VG10 super steel core, clad in 67 layers of Damascus steel, with a hardness of HRC 61–62.

• Razor-sharp edges with long-lasting sharpness.

• Traditional hammered tsuchime finish – prevents food from sticking.

• Excellent balance between toughness, durability, and corrosion resistance.

From chopping vegetables to preparing proteins, these blades make cooking effortless and enjoyable.

Emerald Maple Burl Handles – Unique and Luxurious

The handles are made from Stabilised Maple Burl, dyed in a bold emerald-green tone and paired with a blackwood collar (kakumaki).

• Octagonal, ambidextrous – perfect for left- and right-handed users.

• Durability: Resistant to water, bacteria, and cracking.

• One-of-a-kind: Each Maple Burl handle has unique swirling patterns.

Premium Packaging – Elegant & Functional

This set comes in a solid wooden box engraved with the Otakimi crest. The box doubles as a durable cutting board, offering both beauty and practicality.

Lifetime Warranty – Built to Last

All knives in the Tosa Honoo collection are covered by a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects. A set designed to serve for generations.