This knife is named after the Kotetsu, Japan's first ironclad warship. It was not originally created with this image in mind.
The design came from a pursuit for the ideal knife. Its shape must allow power to extend the length of the blade; must direct that force to the cutting edge; must fit the index finger on the peak, and meld the handle into the hand.
Continuous improvements and adjustments led to the evolution of a knife that resembled the Kotetsu's distinctive bow. Please try the sharpness of the Kotetsu knife. Test it on paper, or raw carrots. You will be impressed!
Collection: Koutetsu
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Koutetsu Santoku Knife, Blue Paper Super Steel, Rosewood Octagonal Handle
Regular price ¥28,600 JPYRegular priceUnit price per -
Koutetsu Petty Knife, 135mm, Blue Paper Super Steel, Rosewood Octagonal Handle
Regular price ¥26,400 JPYRegular priceUnit price per -
Koutetsu Small Cultural Knife, 140mm, SG2 Powdered High-Speed Steel, Rosewood Octagonal Handle
Regular price ¥30,800 JPYRegular priceUnit price per -
Koutetsu Sujihiki Knife 240mm Blue Steel Super Steel with Rosewood Octagonal Handle (B-Grade)
Regular price ¥32,670 JPYRegular priceUnit price per -
Koutetsu Sujihiki Knife, 240mm, Blue Paper Super Steel, Rosewood Octagonal Handle
Regular price ¥36,300 JPYRegular priceUnit price per -
Wooden sheath for 80mm petty knife
Regular price ¥2,200 JPYRegular priceUnit price per -
Koutetsu Yanagiba Knife, 300mm, SRS13 Powdered High-Speed Steel, with Rosewood Octagonal Handle
Regular price ¥70,400 JPYRegular priceUnit price per -
Koutetsu Kiritsuke-gata Yanagiba Knife, 240mm, SRS13 Powdered High-Speed Steel, Rosewood Octagonal Handle
Regular price ¥57,200 JPYRegular priceUnit price per -
Koutetsu Yanagiba Knife 270mm SRS13 Powder High Speed Steel Rosewood Octagonal Handle
Regular price ¥57,200 JPYRegular priceUnit price per -
Koutetsu Gyuto Knife, 240mm, SG2 Powdered High-Speed Steel, Honduras Octagonal Handle (B-Grade)
Regular price ¥37,400 JPYRegular priceUnit price per -
Koutetsu Small Cultural Knife, 140mm, SG2 Powdered High-Speed Steel, Honduras Octagonal Handle (B-Grade)
Regular price ¥29,700 JPYRegular priceUnit price per -
Koutetsu Battleship Knife, 190mm, SG2 Powdered High-Speed Steel, Honduras Octagonal Handle, Grade B③
Regular price ¥37,400 JPYRegular priceUnit price per -
Koutetsu Battleship Knife, 190mm, SG2 Powdered High-Speed Steel, Honduras Octagonal Handle, Grade B②
Regular price ¥37,400 JPYRegular priceUnit price per -
Koutetsu Kiritsuke-gata Yanagiba Knife, 240mm, SRS13 Powdered High-Speed Steel, Rosewood Octagonal Handle (B-Grade)
Regular price ¥55,000 JPYRegular priceUnit price per -
Koutetsu Battleship Knife, 190mm, SG2 Powdered High-Speed Steel, Honduras Octagonal Handle, Grade B①
Regular price ¥37,400 JPYRegular priceUnit price per -
Koutetsu Petty Knife 80mm, Chromax Steel, Rosewood Octagonal Handle
Regular price ¥28,380 JPYRegular priceUnit price per
