YAMOTO SERIES
The Yamato Series is the result of the passionate desire of the male staff at the Shizu foundry in Japan to "make knives for men"! As even the name "Yamato" suggests, these knives are indeed designed with men in mind. They retain the appearance of traditional Japanese kitchen knives but are crafted to be easy to use and substantial enough for everyday use by seasoned chefs.
The Yamato series is different from the Yuri series, which is designed for women, in that the size and weight of both the blades and the handles are designed to be perfect for men's hand size and strength. The Yamato series is characterized by the "hammered pattern" on the blade, a design that evokes not only a sense of ancient knife appearance, but which allows the blade to easily separate from the food being cut. It is truly an authentic Japanese kitchen knife.
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The Paulownia Box Package makes a stunning, wonderful gift for someone special.
Each knife is wrapped in handmade, washi paper and finished with a red string to signify binding. They come packaged in a beautiful paulownia wood box (from the “Princess Tree”). This lovely box is the perfect accompaniment for a warm, thoughtful gift to someone special. Paulownia wood is extremely popular in Japan as a material for furniture because of its beautiful grain, moisture protection, and fire resistance. Since ancient times, it has been customary in Japan to give knives as gifts to people on their way to “new beginnings” in life, or on other happy occasions. Make it stand out.
In Japan it has long been believed that the gift of a knife is a good omen for a good beginning or a happy occasion. Blades have always been used to celebrate new beginnings because they are thought of as something that "cuts off evil" and "opens up the future”. Gen's knives are delivered in a beautiful "Shihochitsu" (four-way binding) style box, a type of Japanese book binding with a clasp to close the box. The clasp is said to have been invented by Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty in China for the purpose of storing, protecting, and preserving high quality books. These knives are a perfect gift for important occasions or someone special.
Santoku
In the Yamato series, the Santoku is the basic knife that chefs use most regularly. It is the essential all-purpose knife that is known for ease of use. The stylish black handle is made of "laminated reinforced wood," making it easy to grip and functional enough to withstand daily water exposure when cleaning. The blade is made of triple-layered molybdenum-vanadium stainless steel with rust-resistant stainless steel on both sides for long-lasting, brilliant sharpness.
Yanagiba
The Yanagiba knife in the Yamoto series is the fillet knife that shines with its superior performance and sharpness. It is classically used to cut beautiful slices of sashimi, and its surface is hammered, which not only gives it the appearance of an ancient sword but allows the fish to separate more easily from the blade. In the Yamoto series, the Yanagiba blade is a bit shorter than most knives, making it especially easy to use at home, or for ease-of-use during long hours in professional settings. It is also double-edged, so it is suitable for both left and right-handed chefs.
Deba
The Deba knives of the Yamoto series excel at cutting beautiful, thin strips in fish and meat alike. It features a double-edged blade that can be used by both right- and left-handed individuals. The handsome black handle is made of "laminated reinforced wood". It is easy to grip and has the functionality to withstand daily water exposure. The blade is made of triple-layered molybdenum-vanadium stainless steel with rust-resistant stainless steel on both sides for long-lasting sharpness.