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■Hypothetical New Price■
EU: 100 to 150 EUR (plus shipping and import fees)
AU: 120 to 150 AUD (plus shipping and import fees)
US: 80 to 100 USD (plus shipping and import fees)
*All of the above prices are hypothetical estimates that I personally calculated. Actual retail prices may vary depending on the country and legal changes. While some brands or models may adjust prices by market or exchange rates, retail prices are generally set by the manufacturer or seller. These estimates are based on Tojiro, a brand widely sold in many countries, and are provided only as a reference.
■Item Description■
Condition : Very Good (3.0) / Sharpened (Balanced focus on sharpness and chip resistance) / No Box
Blade length : 6.4 inches (163mm)
Overall length : 11.2 inches (285mm)
Spine Thickness at Base : 2.4mm
Item Weight : 4.7 oz (133g)
Blade Edge : Double-bevel
Construction/Method : 3-layer
Blade Material : Stainless Steel
HRC : Probably 57-59
Handle Material : Pakkawood
Country/Region of Manufacture : Hakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
Others : Not dishwasher-safe
・About this item
This is a three-layer stainless steel Santoku knife made in Hakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture—one of Japan’s lesser-known but respected knife-making regions.
The manufacturer has not disclosed which of the two is used. In Japan, it’s not unusual for makers—not just this one—to withhold the exact name of the steel. This reflects the craftsmen’s desire for their knives to be evaluated not only by the materials used but also by their skill and technique. That said, I personally believe the steel is likely AUS-8.
The left side of the blade is engraved with the characters “Kura Ichimonji,” and the right side is engraved with “Hon-Tanzo” (meaning “genuine forged”).
This knife shows little wear on the blade, but the handle has swollen slightly due to rust, so I’ve lowered the condition rating and the price.
・What is Hakata Kura Ichimonji?
They were established in 1930 in Hakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture, which is famous for its tonkotsu ramen. In addition to kitchen knives, they also produce scissors and carpentry tools, supporting the local industry in Hakata.
