A Basic Kitchen Knife
This is a santoku knife by Yuji Totani, a traditional craftsman from Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture.
Mr. Totani values a "minimalist and quiet presence that fits into modern life," "the lightness unique to Echizen uchihamono," and "ease of use that suits any dish."
The design, handled by Kairi Eguchi, is simple and fits comfortably in the hand, and the ease with which it effortlessly cuts any ingredient conveys the desire for it to be a long-lasting basic knife.
Resharpening services are also available, providing peace of mind for continued use.
This exquisite knife, with its beautifully uncluttered appearance, is one that will make you instinctively murmur, "It's a pleasure to meet you."
＞癶 -HATSU-
Santoku Walnut Octagonal
Tomoe-ba Walnut Octagonal
Hatsu
The radical "発 (hatsu)," which "HATSU" is based on, is said to contain the meaning of "standing with both feet together when starting something."
The moment a user picks up the knife, the story of "cooking" begins.
Mr. Totani's new challenge to make the traditional craft of Echizen uchihamono known to more people also begins.
This knife, named "Hatsu" with thoughts of various "beginnings," is perfect for celebrating friends' milestones, housewarmings, and other starting points, making it a desirable gift.
An octagonal santoku knife combining rust resistance, sharpness, and toughness
This "Washiki Santoku knife" combines the best of both Japanese and Western styles.
The blade is a versatile "double-edged" type that can be used for any ingredient, and its unique Western-style shape is easy to use for both right-handed individuals like myself and left-handed people.
The handle, on the other hand, adopts the shape of a Japanese knife, characterized by its lightness and soft texture, which retains the unique qualities of wood. The well-balanced weight between the blade and handle makes it comfortable to use for long periods without tiring your hand.
While steel is considered ideal for blades, it is difficult to maintain and prone to rust.
Therefore, by adopting a three-layer steel structure including stainless steel, this knife achieves rust resistance, sharpness, and toughness, offering high cost performance.
It boasts excellent sharpness, capable of thinly slicing any ingredient, from soft ripe tomatoes to hard apples.
Furthermore, it smoothly separates shredded cabbage, preserving the original texture of ingredients and allowing you to enjoy the freshness of vegetables as they are.
Yuji Totani, the "Sharpener"
Mr. Totani is a "sharpener" who handles the sharpening and resharpening of various cutting tools, including double-edged knives, and continuously produces blades at Takefu Knife Village.
You can find more details about Takefu Knife Village in "Hibinokoto."
He inherited the family business, which he had been familiar with since birth, established "Sharpening four," and in 2023, launched his brand "HATSU," imbued with his own aspirations.
For Mr. Totani, cutting tools and knives are a means to connect with people around the world, work with colleagues, and inspire possibilities and dreams for craftsmanship in the region and production areas.
A knife is not just a tool; it is a gift infused with Mr. Totani's passion, creating connections with like-minded individuals, fostering the development of production areas, and bringing new value to the future.
I believe that Mr. Totani's dedication to craftsmanship, working alongside us users, and his relentless pursuit of mastery in knife-making, without compromising on his surrounding environment, is precisely what allows him to continuously create authentic products.
Enhance your dining experience with a good knife
I also want to enjoy the changes in my daily life that I feel with the changing seasons.
For example, on a day when I feel like "Today, I'll try making something a little more authentic!"
Using a Hatsu knife, I feel that it prevents excess moisture and umami from flowing out of the cut surfaces of ingredients, keeping their flavor and texture in better condition, significantly improving the dish's finish and satisfaction when eaten.
Of course, I use it for everyday cooking too, but when I see an impressive fish and want to fillet it, or when I encounter a vegetable I've never seen before, I feel a little excited even if I think it might be difficult to prepare.
Why not try new recipes with a Hatsu knife and incorporate a fresh approach into your daily life by creating meals that highlight the ingredients of the moment?
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【About maintenance】
We also offer resharpening and repair services.
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