Summary
An excellent choice for the discerning home cook, this sleek award-winning cutlery from Japan is carefully balanced for exceptional precision, control and comfort. As its name suggests, our Toshi set takes inspiration from urban settings that require both a minimal footprint and maximal functionality. Ideal for smaller kitchens, this set includes the essentials for everyday prep tasks like peeling fruits, chopping vegetables and slicing meat and bread – all housed in a compact bamboo storage block.
- Stamped blades are made from exceptionally hard CROMOVA 18 high-carbon stainless steel – ice tempered and hardened to resist corrosion.
- Razor-sharp double-edged blades offer exceptional performance, light weight and superb balance.
- CROMOVA 18 stainless-steel handles are seamlessly constructed and textured for a good grip.
- Crafted to professional standards, these knives are lightweight yet perfectly balanced.
- Bamboo block has slots for 4 knives.
- Block is made with FSC®-certified wood from responsibly managed forests.
- A Williams Sonoma exclusive.
5-Piece Set includes:
- 3 1/2" paring knife
- 6" serrated utility knife
- 8" chef’s knife
- 9" bread knife
- Bamboo storage block
- Please note: Storage block is counted as an individual piece.
Dimensions & More Info
- Paring Knife: 3 3/4" blade, 3 1/2" handle; 3.2 oz.
- Serrated Utility Knife: 6" blade, 4 1/2" handle; 3.2 oz.
- Chef’s Knife: 8" blade, 4 3/4" handle; 6.4 oz.
- Bread Knife: 8 1/2" blade, 4 3/4" handle; 6.4 oz.
- Bamboo Block: 4" x 4" x 9 3/4" high; 3 lb. 3 oz.
- Knives made in Japan.
- Block is imported.
Use & Care
Use
- Always use caution when handling sharp objects.
- Avoid cutting on hard surfaces such as stone, metal or glass.
- It is not advisable to use any knife but a meat cleaver to cut through bone or frozen food, as the blade can be easily damaged.
Care
- Hand-wash knives with warm water and mild detergent. Rinse and hand-dry immediately; do not drip-dry.
- Wipe storage block with warm, damp cloth.
- Maintain cutting edges by regularly using honing steel.
- Sharpen straight-edge knives using whetstone or knife sharpener, or have them sharpened by a professional.
- Sharpen serrated knife using sharpener specifically designed for serrated blade or have it sharpened by a professional.
- Store knives in safe place to protect edges and prevent injury.
