Collection: Shiro Kunimitsu

Based in Omuta, Fukuoka, this legendary blacksmithing family trace their sword-making roots back over 200 years. Today, the 5 heirs of the family tradition forge both traditional swords and high-quality kitchen knives! They are forged Warikomi-style, by splitting a piece of soft carbon steel and inserting a core of harder carbon steel.

When someone says they are after a 'workhorse' knife, this is what I think of. The blades are thicker, ground with a more robust bevel and a more rustic finish. For me, this is the perfect kitchen knife. Super sharp, but able to stand up to more heavy handed use. I'm also a sucker for the dark kurouchi finish.