Knife - Rorqual
Multi-purpose knife from the "Kujira" series by TORU YAMASHITA, hand-forged in Tosa, Japan. 17 cm, precise and slightly blunt blade, perfect for sharpening a pencil or assisting in the kitchen, featuring a design shaped like a rorqual whale.
RORQUAL KNIFE
"Kujira," whale in Japanese, is a series of playful knives handmade by the blacksmith Yamashita. Originally designed for children, they were used to teach them how to properly sharpen a pencil or do small tasks in the kitchen. They are not very sharp, but the blade is precise, making them also a good cutter.
In summary, these are high-quality multi-purpose knives with an original and charming design.
Also explore: Toru Yamashita, Knives and Kitchen.
Features
- Dimensions
- 17 cm
- Weight
- 95 g
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Color
- Gray
- Origin
- Tosa, Japan
- Manufacturing
- Artisanal
Usage & Entretien
Do not soak. Wipe immediately after cleaning with a damp cloth.
A whale in the palm of your hand
Originally, these blades were used to teach children how to properly sharpen a pencil and to assist with small kitchen tasks. Not very sharp but precise, they also make good cutters. Today, they are multi-purpose knives with a charming design.
KUJIRA EXPERTISE
What sets a Kujira blade apart
The blacksmith's gesture
Each knife in the series is handmade by the blacksmith Yamashita.
Kujira, the whale
Kujira means whale in Japanese. The series borrows its name and shapes, like the Rorqual and the Sperm Whale.
Designed for children
to sharpen a pencil well and to help with small tasks in the kitchen
A subtle tip
The blades are not very sharp. That’s what made them suitable for children’s first movements.
A clean cut
Despite this short tip, the blade remains precise, making it a good cutter as well.
Versatile for everyday use
A multi-purpose knife: it sharpens pencils, helps in the kitchen, and replaces a box cutter.