Tsunehisa Shirogami Kurochi Finish Ko-Bocho Knife 120mm - Made in Japan 🇯🇵

Experience Shirogami in a Traditional Japanese Ko-Bocho Profile

The Tsunehisa Shirogami Kurouchi Ko-Bocho 120mm is made in Japan from Shirogami (White Paper) carbon steel with a kurouchi (blacksmith's) finish - a compact, versatile small knife for precise kitchen tasks, with the pure carbon edge that Japanese chefs have relied on for centuries.

The Specs

• Steel: Shirogami (White Paper) carbon steel - kurouchi finish
• Blade length: 120mm | Ko-Bocho (small knife) profile
• Handle: Traditional Japanese handle
• Note: Reactive steel - wipe dry immediately after use
• Origin: Japan

The Kurouchi Ko-Bocho

Ko-Bocho means small knife in Japanese - a compact, versatile blade for the precise detail work that larger knives can't reach. The kurouchi finish is the raw blacksmith's finish left on the blade after forging - rustic, characterful, and providing a degree of natural protection to the reactive carbon steel. Shirogami takes a keener edge than stainless and sharpens effortlessly on Japanese water stones. Made in Japan by Tsunehisa.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never dishwasher
• Wipe dry immediately after use - reactive steel will rust if left wet
• A natural patina will develop with use - this is normal and protects the steel
• Sharpen on Japanese water stones - takes an exceptionally fine edge
• Apply a light coat of food-safe oil if storing for extended periods