The Tojiro Shippu Black Kudamono knife 9 is ideal for a wide variety of small tasks where more precise cuts are needed. 

While the size is similar to a paring knife, the blade shape is different.
Instead of the paring knife’s curved edge, the Tojiro DP Pro Kudamono knife has a straight 9 cm edge. This straight edge makes it easy to handhold a carrot or zucchini while slicing it into a pot.
The flat edge is handy for chopping or mincing smaller herbs and vegetables against a chopping board.

The Tojiro Shippu Black is a new, extremely attractive version of the best-selling Shippu DP Damascus knife series.

The unique combination of west style blades with Japanese style handles now has a stylish, darkened robe.
Practical blades of 24° with a double cut made of high quality Damascus steel: 37 layers of stainless steel, protecting the hard core of VG-10 steel, an extremely hard core alloy with the addition of cobalt, hardened to a hardness of 60+/-1 HRC Rockwell, developed by Takefu industries. 

The core is clad with 18 layers on each side with a softer, corrosion-resistant 13-chrome steel.

The effect of the waves propagating on the blade is highlighted by a black oxide coating formed in the oxidation of steel.
This solution increases the life of the knife and its resistance to corrosion.
Handles blend beautifully with the blackened steel. 

The Shippu Black series consists of traditional Japanese shaped knives. The relatively large traditional D-handle on these knives is made from light-weight tempered chestnut wood, reinforced with a resin ring.

Because they are also protected with transparent varnish, they show high resistance to moisture and discoloration.

Use and Care

• Use a sharpening stone to sharpen your knife
• Hand wash in warm water and towel dry
• Do not cut any frozen foods