Kenji Togashi started making knives in 1967 and is regarded as one of Sakai’s master blacksmiths. In 1996, he was officially recognized as a "Dentoukougeishi" (Traditional Craftsman) by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry. In 2007, the city of Sakai awarded him the "Master of Traditional Crafts" certification for his excellent quenching technique and outstanding skills in making kitchen knives.
Other master craftsmen with this certification include Yoshikazu Tanaka, Yoshikazu Ikeda, Shigehiro Kasahara (sharpener), and Hirotsugo Tosa (sharpener), among others.
Details
Brand/Maker: Kenji Togashi
Sharpener: Nori Igarashi
Location: Sakai, Japan
Knife Type: Gyuto
Finish: Migaki - Mirror Finished
Construction Type: Honyaki
Steel Category: Carbon
Steel Type: Shirogami #2 (White #2)
Blade & Handle Specs
Total length: 356mm
Blade length: 202mm
Blade height at heel: 48.7mm
Spine thickness:
At the handle: 2.7mm
At the heel: 2.6mm
Midway: 2.3mm
1cm from the tip: 0.9mm
Weight: 190g
Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: Octagonal ebony
Ferrule: Buffalo horn
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Includes the Following
Saya with pin
Certificate
Shipping & Returns
• Worldwide shipping from Tokyo via EMS/DHL • Ships within 24-48 hours • Online tracking included • 30-day returns on unused items Details
Care Guide
• Use whetstones for sharpening • Use wooden or rubber cutting boards • Keep clean and dry to prevent rust • Avoid cutting bones or frozen foods • Hand wash only - no dishwasher View Complete Care Guide
