Master Shiro Kamo Knives

Shiro Kamo, born in 1958, was honored for his skill with the famous Japanese title "Dento-Kogei-shi" at age 45 (Master of Traditional Craft). This title was only awarded to a select few artisans that have a significant contribution to their craft in a particular region.

A third generation blacksmith, has a deep passion for his craft and has a wide interest in history and teaches Japanese forging in Europe. Currently, he is  President of the Takefu Knife Village Association.

Echizen Shiro R2 Damascus Series

This is the very popular range of Shiro knives, made of R2 Powdered Steel that have very good wear resistance that ensure good edge retention and as it is a stainless steel, it is very easy to maintain. This series has a beautiful 61-layered damascus that is very beautiful to look at, and very popular with professional and home user alike. Similar to our customed Shiro AS range, this is also customed to our specs with wider neck for better handling and taller blade height for better knuckle clearance while dicing and chopping on the cutting board.

Echizen Shiro R2 61-Layered Damascus Gyuto 240mm (Out of Stock)

Echizen Shiro R2 61-Layered Damascus Gyuto 240mm
Blade Steel: R2 Powdered Steel (Stainless), HRC 62 ~ 63
Handle: Octagonal Rosewood with Black Pakka Wood Ferrule
Blade Length: 243mm (Heel to Tip)
Total Length: 395mm
Blade Height at Heel: 58mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2.10mm
Total Weight: 186g

Echizen Shiro Aogami Super Series (Stainless Cladding)

This range is a custom order with wider neck and AS Steel blade core with Stainless Cladding. AS means Aogami Super or Blue Steel Super, it is a high carbon steel from Hitachi, specifically developed for tools and knives, also commonly known as tool steel. This one has highest wear resistance and lowest toughness compared to Aogami #1 and #2. Especially suitable to be used in multi-purpose knives like Gyuto and Petty, as the excellent edge retention results in better overall performance in a demanding professional environment. Now with the stainless steel cladding, this makes for ease of maintenance as you no longer have to worry about oxidation occuring across the whole blade face, you only need to clean and maintain the knife edge.
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A close up shot of the blade taper. The tapering of the blade helps prevent excessive sticking of food across the blade face.

Echizen Shiro Kamo AS Wa-Gyuto 210mm

Echizen Shiro Kamo AS Wa-Gyuto 210mm
Blade Steel: Aogami/Blue Super Steel Core with Stainless Cladding (HRC 63 ~ 64)
Handle: Octagonal Rosewood Handle with Black Pakka Wood Ferrule
Blade Length: Approx. 210mm (Heel to Tip)
Total Length: Approx. 355mm
Blade Height at Heel: Approx. 51.2mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: Approx. 3.34mm
Total Weight: Approx. 168.7g

​Echizen Shiro Kamo AS Wa-Petty 150mm

​Echizen Shiro Kamo AS Wa-Petty 150mm (Can be considered as a "baby" Gyuto)
Blade Steel: Aogami/Blue Super Steel Core with Stainless Cladding (HRC 63 ~ 64)
Handle: Octagonal Rosewood Handle with Black Pakka Wood Ferrule
Blade Length: Approx. 150mm (Heel to Tip)
Total Length: Approx. 274mm
Blade Height at Heel: Approx. 32.5mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: Approx. 3.1mm
Total Weight: Approx. 82.8g

Echizen Shiro Kamo AS Wa-Gyuto 240mm

Echizen Shiro Kamo AS Wa-Gyuto 240mm
Blade Steel: Aogami Super Blade Core with Stainless Cladding (HRC 63 ~ 64)
Handle: Octagonal Rosewood with Black Pakka Wood Ferrule
Blade Length: 240mm (Heel to Tip)
Total Length: 393mm
Blade Height at Heel: 58mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2.65mm
Total Weight: 201.6g

Echizen Shiro Kamo AS Kurouchi 165mm Wide Wa-Nakiri (With Spacer)

Brand: Echizen Shiro Kamo AS Kurouchi 165mm Wide Wa-Nakiri (With Spacer)
Blade Steel: Aogami Super Carbon Steel, Stainless Clad, Kurouchi Finish
Handle: Octagonal Walnut Handle with Maple Spacer, Ebony Ferrule
Blade Length: Approx. 162 mm (Heel to Tip)
Total Length: Approx. 350 mm
Blade Height at Heel: Approx. 61.8 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: Approx. 3.2 mm
Total Weight: 162.7g

Echizen Shiro AS Wide Nakiri 165x60mm (Out of Stock)

Echizen Shiro AS Wide Nakiri 165x60mm
Blade Steel: Aogami Super Blade Core with Stainless Cladding (HRC 63 ~ 64)
Handle: Octagonal Rosewood with Black Pakka Wood Ferrule
Blade Length: 165mm (Heel to Tip)
Total Length: 312mm
Blade Height at Heel: 60mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2.32mm
Total Weight: 168.3g

Echizen Shiro AS Nakiri 165mm (Blade Height 50mm)  (Out of Stock)

Echizen Shiro AS Nakiri 165mm
Blade Steel: Aogami Super Blade Core with Stainless Cladding (HRC 63 ~ 64)
Handle: Octagonal Rosewood with Black Pakka Wood Ferrule
Blade Length: 165mm (Heel to Tip)
Total Length: 312mm
Blade Height at Heel: 51mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2.91mm
Total Weight: 141.9g

Echizen Shiro AS Santoku 165mm (Out of Stock)

Echizen Shiro AS Santoku 165mm (Out of Stock)
Blade Steel: Aogami Super Blade Core with Stainless Cladding (HRC 63 ~ 64)
Handle: Octagonal Rosewood with Black Pakka Wood Ferrule
Blade Length: 167mm (Heel to Tip)
Total Length: 310mm
Blade Height at Heel: 48mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2.91mm
Total Weight: 138.4g

Echizen Shiro AS Bunka 165mm (Out of Stock)

Echizen Shiro AS Bunka 165mm (Out of Stock)
Blade Steel: Aogami Super Blade Core with Stainless Cladding (HRC 63 ~ 64)
Handle: Octagonal Rosewood with Black Pakka Wood Ferrule
Blade Length: 168mm (Heel to Tip)
Total Length: 310mm
Blade Height at Heel: 48mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2.93mm
Total Weight: 144.7g

Echizen Shiro AS Sujihiki 270mm (Out of Stock)

Echizen Shiro AS Sujihiki 270mm
Blade Steel: Aogami Super Blade Core with Stainless Cladding (HRC 63 ~ 64)
Handle: Octagonal Rosewood with Black Pakka Wood Ferrule
Blade Length: 270mm (Heel to Tip)
Total Length: 416mm
Blade Height at Heel: 36mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 3.06mm
Total Weight: 172.8g