Embark on a journey into the world of Japanese culinary excellence with the Kotetsu Tsuchime Blue #2. Crafted in the heart of Seki City, Japan, by the renowned Kotetsu Hamono, this knife is more than just a tool; it's a piece of history.
The knife is made with Blue #2 Carbon steel on the edge and is stainless clad. Please wipe your knife dry after use to keep it in tiptop condition. This is an excellent introduction to Japanese knives at an affordable price. You'll be amazed at how well these knives cut!Maker: Kotetsu Hamono (formerly Minamoto Kotetsu Hamono)
Location: Seki City, Japan
Construction: Roll Forged, San Mai
Edge Steel: Aogami 2 (Blue Paper #2)
HRC: 61+-
Cladding: Stainless Steel
Finish: Tsuchime (Hammered)
Edge Grind: Even, 50/50
Handle: Black Walnut Western
Engraving Kanji: Stamped
Weight: 5.7 oz (164 g)
Edge Length: 160 mm
Total Length: 290 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
Blade Height: 48 mm
The knife is made with Blue #2 Carbon steel on the edge and is stainless clad. Please wipe your knife dry after use to keep it in tiptop condition. This is an excellent introduction to Japanese knives at an affordable price. You'll be amazed at how well these knives cut!
Reviews
2 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) A very nice knife with fantastic food release, April 14, 2025Posted By: MR
Bought this knife recently after some indecision wanting a nakiri with carbon steel and a tsuchime finish, and then shortly afterwards I couldn't resist getting an Anryu tsuchime nakiri that came back into stock. So I had the opportunity to compare two knives with the same steel and similar specs side by side. While the Anryu had the edge on blade geometry, comfort and aesthetics, this is still an excellent knife and it has the best food release I've ever seen on a knife. The dimples are very shallow and the whole tsuchime area has a nice nashiji type texture to it. The tang also extends all the way to the end of the handle and most of the way to the grips, so I don't think it's fair to call it a half tang when it's every bit as strong. The knife is very nicely packaged too with a cute instruction guide in Japanese on how to sharpen on a whetstone. I couldn't justify keeping it around just for the food release having bought a more expensive and overall better knife, but it made a wonderful gift for a good friend.
Bought this knife recently after some indecision wanting a nakiri with carbon steel and a tsuchime finish, and then shortly afterwards I couldn't resist getting an Anryu tsuchime nakiri that came back into stock. So I had the opportunity to compare two knives with the same steel and similar specs side by side. While the Anryu had the edge on blade geometry, comfort and aesthetics, this is still an excellent knife and it has the best food release I've ever seen on a knife. The dimples are very shallow and the whole tsuchime area has a nice nashiji type texture to it. The tang also extends all the way to the end of the handle and most of the way to the grips, so I don't think it's fair to call it a half tang when it's every bit as strong. The knife is very nicely packaged too with a cute instruction guide in Japanese on how to sharpen on a whetstone. I couldn't justify keeping it around just for the food release having bought a more expensive and overall better knife, but it made a wonderful gift for a good friend.
Hands Down Top of the Line NakiriPosted By: CN
3 people found this review helpful
This knife is excellent in fit, workmanship and finish. The photographs do not do it Justice. It look plain in the photographs but it's NOT. This knife is as good or better than a $400 dollar knife. Put your best knife up to this knife and it will preform as good Or better~! Shocked by it's Quality and Sharpness.
Protect your hands with a safety gloves when using this knife due to it's extreme sharpness. Best knife I have purchased so far. Very Pleased.
3 people found this review helpful
This knife is excellent in fit, workmanship and finish. The photographs do not do it Justice. It look plain in the photographs but it's NOT. This knife is as good or better than a $400 dollar knife. Put your best knife up to this knife and it will preform as good Or better~! Shocked by it's Quality and Sharpness.
Protect your hands with a safety gloves when using this knife due to it's extreme sharpness. Best knife I have purchased so far. Very Pleased.
