After a little order snafu that was corrected promptly I am very satisfied with the knife, blade guard and service from Tokushu.
The knife is great. Thin behind the edge and sharp out of the box. More importantly, I just wanted to say that the folks here have gone above and beyond in terms of customer service. These folks really care about making sure you get what you want.
Shindo is a sleeper hit who is becoming known in some circles for these rustic blades. It's gonna be a little rough around the edges, the hammering may look rough and uneven in some spots, but it's all minor details compared to how the knife cuts. This knife slices admirably well with a respectably thin edge, and you will be shocked that a knife this reasonably priced can cut this well.
I paired this with the Tokushu Rosewood / Ebony handle. It matches the darker aesthetic of the blade, fits well, and was well crafted. Overall a great little combo and this blacksmith should be someone to consider if you don't mind the rustic nature!
The knife stand is great, but what really stands out is the customer service!
When I touched the edge of my knife’s for the first time, all I could think of was how scary sharp they were. The first cut I made with them was cutting the ends off some Asparagus I just picked and it sliced them off with no effort at all. It blew me away. I was not ready for that. Just amazing. Thanks Zack.
i got promoted recently and wanted to treat myself to a new knife,the guys at tokushu took care of me. they added a maple turquoise handle and a matching saya. i own a shindo bunka as my first carbon steel and adore it. shindo knives are cost effective, cuts like a laser and has solid food release. only downside is they feel delicate and light weight. i was a extremely happy when i unboxed the nakiri. the nakiri is more of a tall nakiri and has more length to it then most standard nakiris with solid heft. its exactly what i was looking for.
My second knife from Tokushu and I'm twice as satisfied.
The first one was a Yu Kurosaki Fujin petty knife. Killer. Great looks. Great blade. Great buying experience.
So, why twice as satisfied? Well, my second knife was a Masakage Koishi Gyuto. Unbelievably great knife. Same great price. Same great service.
Tokushu has great prices, great service, fast shipping, a great selection and the team is top shelf. You can't go wrong.
Definitely the best knife I've ever owned
I am so pleased with my NAKAGAWA X MORIHIRO Blue #1 Damascus 180mm Bunka purchase. As it did not have a handle, I chose to purchase a Tokushu custom horn handle. It not only looks amazing, but the added weight of the horn pairs wonderfully with the heavier, wide-bevel style bunka. I am thrilled with the fit and finish and would recommend Tokushu to others moving forward.
I absolutely love this knife and the nose job makes it even better!
Packed well and received fast. Beautiful knife
super sharp, super workmanship
People like to rag on Moritakas for not being the absolute “laseriest” knife out there but there is so much good with this knife.
First the food release is amazing, second it feels amazing to use and hold, third it gets extremely sharp and has not needed to be resharpened at all since I first touched it up. Can’t recommend moritaka enough to people who are looking to get into Japanese knives and want a reliable performer that holds its edge extremely well while not being overly unforgiving.
Knife is amazing, cuts like a laser beam. 5 stars is for the customer service, Tony is amazing and cares deeply for his customers.
This is my second Takamura Chromax Santoku 170mm knife.
Simple design.
Very light patina.
Thin blade. Holds the edge.
I got the first Takamura Chromax Santoku about 14 months ago from a Tokushu knife shop. The handle is black.
The Tokushu knife shop usually sends the knives out well prepared.
It has been used at home on a daily basis. Only stropped (often). The edge is still very sharp.
It is a small gem !!
So out of the box it had an ok edge wich lasted longer than most of my more expinsive knives, once i put an razor sharp edge on it it lasted longer than expected prossesing 80lbs of chicken, 40lbs of pork, and planty of vegitables before wanting to hono the edge again, and even still cut paper lake any of the shelf knife would, hands down one of my new fav knife brands!
This knife is a laser flys through food. Incredibly clean look. So sharp it makes every knife in your block seem dull. Simple and clean.
This knife is a work of art definitely a laser. Flys through food and that stamped pattern pushes foodlike potato away from the blade.
your Tokushu Knife is now a part of my wall art concept. it includes fifteen knives, breadboards, and antique wine corkscrews.
it looks really beautiful in the display.
sincerely, Scott Lenox
Tokushu had this handle on special, I couldn't pass on the price. It's well crafted, maybe not the finest ebony specimen - some variations in color - but a big upgrade over the rough chestnut oval I had on my JCK Blue Moon sujihiki. I think the knife looks great now and I like the feel of the octagonal handle. I e-mailed Tokushu regarding the length of the handle and they gave recommendation for the 240mm suji that was right on.
I spent a little time with needle files to get the tang fitment I wanted, but I expected as much. Overall, very satisfied.
This strop looks nice, and does its job. I like how it fits in my stone holder, and I can use it at the final stage of my sharpening process. The 2 micron Strop Shots Tokushu sells are incredible. In about 3 passes on each side you have a new edge. Excellent!
