Craftsperson · Sanjo, Niigata
Toshitaka
Every day Toshitaka works to carry on the spirit behind the phrase 'the soul in one chef's knife'. A dish made with a good knife and real joy in food will bring a smile to everyone at the table. That is what Toshitaka wants to achieve as a knife brand.
The story
Toshitaka is a Japanese knife brand from Sanjo in Niigata Prefecture, a city with a long tradition of forging tools and knives. The brand was founded in the 1990s as Cutlery Tamada, and in 2004 it was renamed Toshitaka to mark a further focus on good chef's knives. Toshitaka works closely with experienced craftsmen in Sanjo and puts the weight on sharpness, durability and quality in every blade.
Toshitaka knives are known for selected steels, precise heat treatment and detailed sharpening that give good cutting and a lasting edge. The knives combine classic Japanese techniques with modern materials and are made for professional chefs and food enthusiasts who want power, balance and a good cutting feel. Through its work Toshitaka wants to carry on the spirit of 'the soul in one chef's knife', where good tools add to the joy of food and bring more smiles to the table.
The region
Sanjo, Niigata
Sanjō, in Niigata Prefecture, has been a centre of metalwork and knife making for centuries, and is part of the Tsubame-Sanjō craft region. First known for nails and farm tools in the Edo period, the city gradually became known for kitchen knives, scissors and other metal products, combining traditional forging techniques with modern materials. Today...