Daisuke Nishida White #1 Ko-Bocho Polished 120mm shigeki-tanaka Completely hand-made in white#1 steel

Completely hand-made in white#1 steel with a kurouchi finish (also known as a blacksmith finish which helps protect the steel) and soft-iron cladding the ko-bocho is a wonderfully versatile small knife with a lot of cutting power

A good size petty for those larger jobs but where space may be a little limited in the kitchen

Fabulous looks and the unique matt migake tsuchime finish elevate this into the next level of awesome from Nigara Hamono

ideal for working with smaller ingredients but just long enough to also be useful as an all rounder and take on some bigger foods too

This is hand-made knife therefore each one is unique

Daisuke Nishida White #1 Ko-Bocho Polished 120mm shigeki-tanaka Completely hand-made in white#1 steelLike a cross between a small Santoku and a Petty knife, the Ko Bocho is ideally suited to a range of intricate roles primarily working with vegetables and foods that, as a general guide, you can hold in your hand while working. Completely hand made in white#1 steel this ko bocho has a highly polished finish with a soft iron cladding. This means the knife is reactive and will produce a lovely patina over time.