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Sha Ra Ku Mono Tomato Knife, 130 mm (5.1")

Sha Ra Ku Mono Tomato Knife, 130 mm (5.1")

FJ-08

Regular price $88.00
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The second masterpiece by visionary industrial designer Komin Yamada, Sha Ra Ku Mono’s seamless construction, elegant contours, and standout design have earned it a place in our carefully curated collection for over twenty years. Unlike Global knives, Yamada’s previous creation, Sha Ra Ku Mono features hollow handles that give it a delicate balance evocative of traditional wood-handled Japanese knives.

Sha Ra Ku Mono is produced by Tojiro in Tsubame, Japan and distributed exclusively by Seattle Cutlery.

Function

Tomatoes are among the most notoriously challenging foods to cut, thanks to their thin, tough skin and soft, messy interior. The Sha Ra Ku Mono tomato knife's ultrafine serrations (35 per inch) allow it to saw cleanly through the skin without applying pressure, but it doesn't stop there—this knife is good for any hard or fibrous foods that are challenging with a plain-edged knife.

Blade

Sha Ra Ku Mono blades are forged from molybdenum-vanadium alloy stainless steel, which finely balances edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance. This alloy is softer than the VG-10 steel used in other Tojiro knives but harder than European knife steels and is comparatively easy to sharpen.

Handle

The handle is made from hollow 18/8 stainless steel, crafted with the blade as a single piece. Much like a traditional wooden wa handle, its light weight keeps the knife's balance farther forward than on European knives. The ergonomic shape allows it to be gripped either by the handle or with a more versatile pinch grip.

Specifications

Length

Weight

Blade Material

Molybdenum-vanadium stainless steel

Edge

Double bevel

Handle Material

Hollow 18/8 stainless steel

Handle Shape

Ergonomic

Care & Maintenance

Wash your knife by hand with warm water, soap, and a soft sponge or dish towel. Avoid prolonged exposure to heat or moisture. Remember—there's no such thing as a dishwasher-safe knife!

To prevent edge chips, avoid impacts with hard surfaces. Don't chop bones, shells, or frozen food, and cut only on a wood or bamboo cutting board. Don't leave your knife where the edge might come in contact with something hard, such as in a sink or a drawer with other knives.

Store your knife so that the edge is protected from abrasion and impact. We recommend a magnetic stand, but you can also use a knife block with horizontal slots. If you must keep it in a drawer, use an edge protector. See our storage options here.

Sharpening

Finely serrated knives stay sharp longer than most other types but are usually not feasible to sharpen at home. Professional sharpening services like Seattle Cutlery's can buff the blade to extend its life, and when the serrations are too worn down, it can be sharpened into a plain edge.

Warranty

All Nakiyo, Tojiro, Sabatier, and SeaCut products sold by Seattle Cutlery are covered by our lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. If you follow our care and maintenance advice and your knife ever fails during honest use, we will gladly repair or replace it. Our warranty does not cover regular wear and tear or damage due to misuse, but we may still be able to help in some cases.

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