Formal announcement made on December 13, 2014 at product launch event. Toyo Kitchen Style has released two series of knives: The SABURO “Origin”
a marvel of traditional craftsmanship and a reissue of a series first launched at the time of Toyo’s establishment. The second series is SABURO “Element”, the newest addition to the collection that melds the traditions of the past with modern ingenuity. The “Element” series was produced exclusively by Maruwakaya.
Mastery in engineering, a passion for the art of the craft, and an inquisitive spirit. That is Toyo Kitchen Style. This philosophy of Toyo Kitchen Style is reflected in these newest series. The result is a product that is a true gem in its precision of design and form, utlizing the highest quality material and producing a sharpness that is impossible to replicate. The product, as though plucked from nature itself in all its beauty, is the creation of master designer Osamu Saruyama.Take hold of the product, and you will see how naturally it fits within your hand’s natural curvature. Make that first cut and you will experience an even deeper oneness with the product.
SABURO “Element”
Resulting from a legacy of 80 years of craftsmanship is the Saburo “Element.” The “Element” adds a level of sophistication that can be enjoyed in your everyday kitchen. Superior quality materials and design ensure an extraordinary knife precision and cutting performance.
– kitchen
Price: ¥41,000
Blade: 210mm
Handle: 130mm × ø27mm
– vegetable
Price: ¥43,000
Blade: 210mm
Handle: 130mm × ø27mm
– petty
Price: ¥34,000
Blade: 94mm
Handle: 115mm × ø23.5mm
Material Properties
SG-2 Stainless Clad Steel Composite
The blade: Powder Metallurgy Steel
The blade Spine: Stainless Steel
Designed by Osamu Saruyama
Toyo Kitchen Style
Established in 1934. A premier home design brand with the motto of the kitchen as the “center stage” of your home, your everyday. Producer of home interior designs with a focus on customized kitchen concepts. Toyo Kitchen Style has been highly regarded for their use of original stainless steel manufacturing techniques to produce western-style kitchen and houseware goods and furniture. Recognized for the superior level of design, quality, and functionality of their products, and for their collaborations with master artisans who make their design into reality.Toyo was the first company to introduce Japan to the kitchen island. Their products are hand-selected and feature inspirations from all over the world.
www.toyokitchen.co.jp/
Osamu Saruyama
Born in 1966. Designer with a focus in graphics, housewares and spatial design. Director of the “Saruyama” ceramic and tableware product line, Guillemets Layout Studio, Moto-azabu, Tokyo.
guillemets.net