TOJIRO has been making kitchen knives in Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture, since 1955, and the ORIGAMI series is one of their more unusual departures from the standard Japanese knife format. The name comes from origami, the traditional Japanese paper craft of folding a single sheet into a finished shape, and that is exactly how this knife is built. The blade and handle are formed from one continuous sheet of high-carbon stainless steel, folded into its final shape with no welding anywhere in the construction.
The one-piece build removes the weld points found on most knives, points that can weaken over time or collect food debris where a bolster meets a handle. The folded profile also gives the knife a distinct, angular look unlike anything else in a typical knife roll, a design distinctive enough to earn it an iF Design Award, one of the most recognized international product design awards.
As a santoku, it handles the everyday range of chopping, slicing, and mincing vegetables, fruit, and boneless proteins. With just over 165mm of blade and weighing roughly 6 oz, the knife stays light and nimble in hand, and the double-bevel edge is ground for straightforward, even sharpening.
Care Instructions: Hand wash and dry immediately after use, paying attention to the folded seam where the blade meets the handle so moisture does not sit trapped in the fold. Avoid the dishwasher. Sharpen on water stones as needed to maintain the double-bevel edge.Maker: TOJIRO
Location: Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture, Japan
Construction: One Piece Folded, No Welds
Blade Material: High Carbon Stainless Steel
Handle Material: High Carbon Stainless Steel
Edge: Even, Double Bevel
Recognition: iF Design Award
Weight: 6.2 oz (176 g)
Blade Length: 167 mm
Total Length: 305 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
Blade Height: 50 mm
The one-piece build removes the weld points found on most knives, points that can weaken over time or collect food debris where a bolster meets a handle. The folded profile also gives the knife a distinct, angular look unlike anything else in a typical knife roll, a design distinctive enough to earn it an iF Design Award, one of the most recognized international product design awards.
As a santoku, it handles the everyday range of chopping, slicing, and mincing vegetables, fruit, and boneless proteins. With just over 165mm of blade and weighing roughly 6 oz, the knife stays light and nimble in hand, and the double-bevel edge is ground for straightforward, even sharpening.
Care Instructions: Hand wash and dry immediately after use, paying attention to the folded seam where the blade meets the handle so moisture does not sit trapped in the fold. Avoid the dishwasher. Sharpen on water stones as needed to maintain the double-bevel edge.
