A Kudamono knife is the traditional Japanese small kitchen knife, an essential tool for all the delicate work in the kitchen.

The KDM08 is part of our fully forged collection of knives. It is drop forged from a single piece of stainless steel by experienced craftsmen in the respected town of Solingen, Germany.

The idea for the collection was drawn from the belief that the knife is a tool - maybe even the most essential tool in the kitchen. We took visual cues from the world of traditional metal tools to create a unique signature that is both visually appealing and highly functional.

The drop forging process leaves each knife with an individual pattern on the handle. A beautiful detail that makes each knife unique while serving as a reminder of the honest craftsmanship that went into its making.

All our forged knives are fully symmetrical and 100% suitable for left- and right-handed use 🤝🏽.

Specifications:

8cm (2.75”)blade
58 HRC (hardness)
115g weight
Solid stainless steel (X50CrMoV15 / 1.4116 / 420MoV)
Made in Solingen, Germany 🇩🇪

The knives are sharpened by hand to just below 30° (both sides combined). For sharpening tools that can be adjusted, set the angle to 28° for the best result (14° per side).