Toshitaka ZDP Bunka 180mm

Straight from the heart of Japan’s legendary knife-making tradition, Toshitaka Hamono blends centuries-old craftsmanship with modern performance. Its razor-sharp edge, forged from premium high-carbon steel, delivers precise cuts with minimal effort. The elegant handle, shaped for perfect balance and comfort, transforms every prep session into a culinary ritual.

Bring a piece of Japan’s cutting-edge tradition into your kitchen and elevate your cooking experience.

Toshitaka works with craftsmen who respect Seki cutlery's history and tradition. We believe that chef's knives pursued sharpness and durability could satisfy everyone who use our chef's knives. Toshitaka will continue to work every day by taking the spirit of "the soul into one chef's knife".
A dish made with a good knife and with enjoyment will bring smiles to everyone. This is what Toshitaka wish as the knife brand.

About 800years ago, master swordsmith "Motoshige" from Kyushu discovered suitable blade clay, pure water, and charcoal in Seki-town.
He found truly suitable climate condition for sword forging is here, Seki-town.
Since then, he moved to this area and devoted himself to making Japanese swords.
He is the first person who made Japanese swords in Seki-town.
Many swordsmith moved to Seki-town, following Motoshige.
In Muromachi period, Seki-town had over 300 Japanese swords master craftsmen and became famous Japanese sword production area where can manufacture a lot.
"Not to break, not to bend, and cut sharply" means the swords have ultimate sharpness, long-term sharpness, and toughness. Reputation of Japanese swords in Seki was spread in all over Japan, and Seki-town became best known as production area manufacturing well-known swords, and prospered.
Today the technique to manufacture Japanese swords is applied to manufacturing cutlery in Seki-town with the spirit of master craftsmen.
Seki cutlery craftsmen worship those Japanese swords master craftsmen.

Proud to be able to offer these incredible knives to you here in Toronto.