Tojiro Zen Santoku NW-20 The ricasso in the back

The ricasso in the back of the blade not only reduces the weight and perfects the balance of the knife

Available with a PlainEdge™

SpyderEdge™

chestnut handle

the Ikuchi (pronounced ee-koo-chee and named after a mythical Japanese sea monster) has an elegantly curved handle crafted with full

Tojiro Zen Santoku NW-20 The ricasso in the backTojiros Zen series is forged in Tsubame, Japan, and features the same design, chestnut handle, and fine craftsmanship as the premium Shippu series, but utilizes three layer san mai construction for strength instead of Damascus steel. Like the rest of Tojiros premium traditional lines, Zen is imported exclusively by Seattle Cutlery.