Just Arrived: TESSHU Japanese Knives

The Smart Choice for Real Kitchens

Are you looking for a Japanese knife that is sharp, practical, and reasonably priced?

Many premium knives are beautiful but expensive.
Many cheap knives are affordable but disappointing.

TESSHU sits right in the middle.

Now available at Aframes Tokyo.

Two Types. One Honest Purpose.

TESSHU knives come in two distinct styles:

  1. Chrome Molybdenum Stainless Steel Series

  2. Traditional Wa-Bocho Series (AUS-10 Steel, VG10 Steel, Ginsan Steel, White Steel, Blue Steel)

Let’s keep it simple.

 

Chrome Molybdenum Stainless Steel

The Smart Everyday Knife!

If you cook daily and want a knife that simply works, this is it.

TESSHU Gyuto Chef Knife 8-1/4" (210mm) Stainless Steel Blade Knife Metal Bolster 

TESSHU Santoku 6-1/2" (170mm) Stainless steel blade knife Metal Bolster

TESSHU Nakiri 7" (170mm) Stainless Steel Blade Japanese Knife with Dimples

TESSHU Petty Knife 4-3/4" (120mm) Stainless Steel Blade Knife


Why We Recommend It

  • Sharp edge for smooth cutting

  • Easy to sharpen at home

  • Low-maintenance stainless steel

  • Durable and practical

  • Excellent value


From the Store Owner

I have sharpened thousands of customer knives at our store.

Chrome Molybdenum stainless steel knives have been popular in Hawaii for decades. I have sharpened hundreds of them.

Even when they arrive heavily used or in poor condition, they return to a very sharp edge.

A great knife should:

  1. Become very sharp

  2. Hold its edge

  3. Be easy to sharpen

It is rare to find all three in one knife.

These knives clearly achieve two:
They get very sharp, and they are easy to sharpen.

At this price point, that balance is hard to find.

That is why I genuinely like them.
They are fun to use, easy to maintain, and dependable for everyday cooking.

Best For:

  • Home cooks

  • Busy families

  • First Japanese knife buyers

  • Professionals who want a reliable daily tool

 

Traditional Wa-Bocho Series

For Those Who Want More Than Just a Knife!

If you want something deeper — something traditional — this series is for you.

TESSHU Wa Gyuto 9-1/2" (240mm) - AUS-10 Stainless Steel Chef Knife

TESSHU Japanese Santoku Knife 6-3/4" (170mm) - AUS-10 Stainless Steel, Octagonal Shaped Ho Wood Handle

TESSHU Japanese Nakiri Knife 6-1/2" (165mm) - AUS-10 Stainless Steel Vegetable Cleaver

These knives remove unnecessary decoration and focus on steel, balance, and spirit.

They reflect the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi — finding beauty in imperfection and time.

A traditional knife is not complete when it is new.
It becomes complete through sharpening and use.

The handle adapts to your hand.
The blade develops character.
The knife grows with you.

Best For:

  • Professional chefs

  • Long-term users

  • Traditional knife enthusiasts

  • Those who value sharpening culture

Why Buy TESSHU from Aframes Tokyo?

  • Real sharpening experience behind every recommendation

  • Carefully selected knives — not mass listings

  • Small-batch arrivals

  • Local Hawaii shop with real support

We do not sell knives just to sell.
We recommend what works in real kitchens.


Limited Stock Available

Each shipment is limited.

If you have been thinking about upgrading your knife, this is a practical and balanced place to start.

Do not wait until your current knife frustrates you again.

View All TESSHU Knives Here

 

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