More about Fujimoto Nashiji
Fujimoto knives are all created by master crafts-people in the city of Sanjo. Each individual in the line of production focuses on a specific skill that they have been mastering for years. This efficient method means that Fujimoto knives are some of the most technically consistent, reliable, and affordable hand-crafted blades that you can buy. They have all of the benefits and romance of a hand-crafted knife, with the perfection of someone who has been mastering a single skill set for years, if not decades.
The Fujimoto Nashiji achieves a great balance in knife making: extremely high performance but minimal maintenance. The Aogami #2 (blue paper #2) carbon steel core of the blade has been clad (wrapped) in stainless steel. This allows you to get the performance of traditional high-carbon steel, but only the edge of the knife requires the extra attention and drying that carbon steel asks of you, not the whole knife. This type of construction is our favourite type of knife construction, because it gives a long lasting carbon steel edge with easier maintenance than a full-carbon knife.
The finish on this line is called "nashiji," named for its resemblance to the skin of an Asian pear. The scorched chestnut handles offer a classic rustic look, and the scorched finish on the wood lends durability to the handle.
The kanji on the knife blade (藤本) reads "Fujimoto."
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Fujimoto Kurouchi-Forged
Great for home cooks who want a rustic, high performance-carbon steel knife without a huge price tag. -
Haruyuki Nishiki
If you’re looking to welcome carbon steel into your knife bag while keeping the stainless cladding as a safety net, the Nishiki is a strong choice. Get all the benefits of carbon steel without panicking that you’ve not wiped it down quickly enough! -
Hatsukokoro Kumokage
A carbon steel work of art! A core of aogami steel gives wicked sharpness and the gorgeous damascus steel makes you feel like a rockstar. Great as a gift for someone comfortable with a little extra care, or to add to your own collection! -
Moritaka Ishime
A great line for those questing for a piece of handmade history. No two are the same, expect variation and visual imperfection. Wabi sabi backed up with nearly 750 years worth of experience.
