KATURA JAPANESE KNIFE COLLECTION
KATURA is a Japanese knife for those who love the craftsmanship and values of the artisan tradition. In Japan craftspeople are called Shokunin. The mastery of the skills set of their craft is applied to each material with pride, a sense of spirit whose aim is to benefit the general welfare of the people. KATURA captures the best qualities of that spirit in a knife that is authentically artisan in every detail. It offers the cook a remarkably precise cutting tool with a contemporary rustic aesthetic The stainless steel blade has a core of premium AUS10 steel with 45 layers of Damascus steel folded over top. The mark of the craftsmen is left one by one as the blades are finished with a unique hammered finish called “tsuchime”. The hammered finish also helps food to release from the blade while cutting.
The KATURA has a simple form however it is all of the small details our craftsman put into each knife that together make this a great knife for the cook at any level. The KATURA knife reflects all that is good about the craft of knives – a true artisan knife that delivers precision performance.
KICKSTARTER FUNDING SUCCESS STORY
We started with a vision to create a remarkable knife combining contemporary design with an artisan aesthetic. In June 2018 we successfully funded the KATURA knife on Kickstarter thanks to a group of faithful backers. KATURA went into production soon after and we are now excited to offer it o wider audience. KATURA will never be mass produced - every knife is artisan crafted - one by one - in the hands of some of the most skilled craftsmen in Japan. Forged blades, wood handles, engraving, sharpening and polishing are all carried out in small, dedicated workshops in Seki Japan. KATURA is a knife for those who dream of cooking better and living better.