About Togiharu EA
The Togiharu EA is the most popular line within the Togiharu brand. It is constructed out of a stain resistant AUS-8 steel and a bacteria resistant polyacetal resin handle. The blade is very easy to sharpen and maintain, therefore Korin recommends this line for those learning how to sharpen their knives.
About Togiharu 
Togiharu is Korin’s house brand and was created with the user in mind. The Togiharu brand was created for functionality and is Korin’s most affordable brand of knives. The brand name was derived from Grand Master sharpener Shouzou Mizuyama’s father’s sharpening store. Master Mizuyama’s father was a celebrated sharpener in his own right, having received recognition from the emperor for his traditional sharpening skills. Togiharu knives are produced by a highly respected knife maker in Japan who manufactures the top-name Japanese brands. The difference in the Togiharu lines lies in the quality control and hand-finishing aspects of production. These knives are inspected one-by-one for quality – they are not mass handled. The final edge finishing process is done by hand, ensuring unparalleled sharpness right out of the box. 
Purpose of Santoku
The santoku, meaning “three virtues”, is an all-purpose knife that takes its name from its ability to easily handle meat, fish and vegetables. The high profile of the blade makes the santoku well-suited for smaller kitchen spaces and keeps the knuckles well above the cutting board.

General knife care tips and warnings

• Never wash knives in the dishwasher
• Stain-resistant knives are not stainless.
• Improper care will result in rusting and chipping.
• Please wipe knives dry after use to prevent rusting.
• Western style knives sold at KORIN have significantly thinner blades than typical Western knives. Use of honing steels or sharpening machines may result in chipping.
• We advice all customers to always use sharpening stones to sharpen or hone knives.