TOJIRO has been making knives in Sanjo City for over 60 years, but the ORIGAMI line is unlike anything else in their catalog. The concept draws from origami - the Japanese art of folding a flat sheet into complex three-dimensional forms without cutting or joining - and applies it literally to knife construction. This knife is formed from a single folded sheet of high-carbon stainless steel with no welding involved. The blade and handle are structurally one piece, visually unified, and completely unlike any other knife on the site. The design earned an iF Design Award, one of the most prestigious product design honors in the world.
The ORIGAMI Chef Knife 180mm is a Western-style all-purpose knife - a compact, agile format that works for home cooks and professional kitchens alike. It handles slicing, dicing, and general prep with ease. The high-carbon stainless steel construction delivers good edge retention and straightforward maintenance. The double-bevel grind makes it suitable for both right- and left-handed cooks. The seamless folded construction means there are no crevices between blade and handle - a genuine hygiene advantage that also gives it a striking, monolithic appearance. This is a serious conversation piece that also happens to be a capable everyday knife.
Care Instructions: Hand wash with warm, soapy water and dry thoroughly after use. The high-carbon stainless steel is durable and rust-resistant with proper care. Avoid the dishwasher. Sharpen on quality water stones as needed.Brand: TOJIRO
Series: TOJIRO ORIGAMI
Location: Sanjo City, Japan
Construction: Single Folded Sheet, No Welding
Blade Material: High-Carbon Stainless Steel
Handle Material: High-Carbon Stainless Steel
Edge Grind: Double Bevel
Style: Western (Yo)
Award: iF Design Award
Weight: 5.8 oz (164 g)
Blade Length: 175 mm
Total Length: 315 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
Blade Height: 45 mm
The ORIGAMI Chef Knife 180mm is a Western-style all-purpose knife - a compact, agile format that works for home cooks and professional kitchens alike. It handles slicing, dicing, and general prep with ease. The high-carbon stainless steel construction delivers good edge retention and straightforward maintenance. The double-bevel grind makes it suitable for both right- and left-handed cooks. The seamless folded construction means there are no crevices between blade and handle - a genuine hygiene advantage that also gives it a striking, monolithic appearance. This is a serious conversation piece that also happens to be a capable everyday knife.
Care Instructions: Hand wash with warm, soapy water and dry thoroughly after use. The high-carbon stainless steel is durable and rust-resistant with proper care. Avoid the dishwasher. Sharpen on quality water stones as needed.
