Starter Set

This combo was designed to offer a solid first step into the world of Japanese knives.

The Hitohira Imojiya MZ Chromax Gyuto 180 mm is a Japanese knife designed for chefs seeking a balance between cutting performance, durability, and ease of maintenance. The blade is forged from Chromax steel, a high-carbon, semi-stainless alloy offering excellent edge retention and good relative corrosion resistance. Its san-mai construction, with a hard core protected by stainless steel sides, ensures superior cutting performance while simplifying maintenance.

It comes with two essential accessories to maintain optimal sharpness:

The ITO Stone Holder , a robust support that perfectly stabilizes your stones during sharpening.
The Tanaka Toishi #1000 (soft) water stone , a Japanese stone renowned for its feel close to natural stones and its ability to create a highly contrasting kasumi.

Combo contents:

Hitohira Imojiya MZ Chromax Gyuto 180mm Pakka
ITO Stone Holder
Tanaka Toishi Water Stone #1000 (soft)

By Stay Sharp

Starter Set

$280.00

Store availability

Montréal: In stock

Québec: Out of stock

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Description

It comes with two essential accessories to maintain optimal sharpness:

The ITO Stone Holder , a robust support that perfectly stabilizes your stones during sharpening.
The Tanaka Toishi #1000 (soft) water stone , a Japanese stone renowned for its feel close to natural stones and its ability to create a highly contrasting kasumi.

Combo contents:

Hitohira Imojiya MZ Chromax Gyuto 180mm Pakka
ITO Stone Holder
Tanaka Toishi Water Stone #1000 (soft)

Maintenance tips

Have it sharpened on a water stone by a professional every year. Store in a dry place. Wash immediately after use and dry completely before storing. Do not let soak. Not dishwasher safe.

Product notes

Please note that each handle is unique and may have distinct variations, such as differences in shades or colors in the buffalo horn, which is part of its authentic and handcrafted character.

Guarantee

Every knife carries a lifetime warranty against obvious manufacturing issues. For example, if the handle peels or cracks after a few weeks of proper use. Or if the blade develops a crack from the edge to the spine. These issues are rare, but can occur. In such cases, you will be offered an exchange for the same product or a refund. Since each case is different, it is at our discretion to assess whether our lifetime warranty against obvious manufacturing issues applies.

After-sales service

Is your knife not cutting as well as you expected? Every knife comes with what we call its "original sharpness." We stock over 200 different products, and often multiple copies each. All our products are hand-finished in Japan before shipping, and the "original sharpness" may vary. If you feel your knife isn't cutting to its full potential, please contact us and we'll fix it for you by sharpening it for free!

Oops, did something happen to your blade?

Did your knife fall to the floor, get damaged during a false move, or was it used to cut something too hard? We'll take care of it, we'll support you and your knife, by offering you a sharpening and repair service in-store!

Don't hesitate to contact us or visit our store to get an estimate in just a few minutes!