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Kenji Togashi is a blacksmith from Sakai with over 55 years of experience. Starting his craft in 1967, Togashi became a certified Dentoukougeishi (Traditional Craftsman) in 1996 and was later honored as a Master of Traditional Crafts for his expert quenching technique. He is especially revered for forging impeccable honyaki knives – single-steel blades considered the pinnacle of forging skill. Togashi’s outstanding work earned him the Order of the Sacred Treasure. Working alongside his sons in a multi-generational forge, Togashi continues to uphold Sakai’s knife-making heritage, producing masterpieces treasured by chefs and collectors.

Hitohira Togashi 300mm Yanagi Shirogami 2 D Ho / Horn with Saya

Hitohira Togashi 300mm Yanagi Shirogami 2 D Ho / Horn with Saya

$380.00
$380.00
Hitohira Togashi 240mm Kiritsuke Gyuto Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Tagayasan Handle

Hitohira Togashi 240mm Kiritsuke Gyuto Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Tagayasan Handle

$515.00
$515.00
Hitohira Togashi 330mm Yanagi Shirogami 1 Notaremon Mizu Honyaki Finish Tahei Ebony Horn with Saya

Hitohira Togashi 330mm Yanagi Shirogami 1 Notaremon Mizu Honyaki Finish Tahei Ebony Horn with Saya

$1,725.00
$1,725.00
Hitohira Togashi 150mm Deba Shirogami 2 Ho Wood (D-Shape) with Saya

Hitohira Togashi 150mm Deba Shirogami 2 Ho Wood (D-Shape) with Saya

$305.00
$305.00
Hitohira Togashi 240mm Hamokiri Shirogami 2 Ho Wood (D-Shape)

Hitohira Togashi 240mm Hamokiri Shirogami 2 Ho Wood (D-Shape)

$530.00
$530.00
Hitohira Togashi 185mm Bunka Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Tagayasan Handle

Hitohira Togashi 185mm Bunka Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Tagayasan Handle

$395.00
$395.00