Hatsu Tomoe-ha Kuhinjski nož by Kairi Eguchi

Hatsu Tomoe-ha Kuhinjski nož by Kairi Eguchi is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award in Posude za Pečenje, Stolno Posuđe, Posuđe za Piće i Posuđe za Kuhanje Competition Category.

SrebroKuhinjsko Posuđe· 2025

Hatsu Tomoe-ha Kuhinjski nož

by Kairi Eguchi

Client: Hatsu

Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Kuhinjsko Posuđe Category

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The Design

About Hatsu Tomoe-ha Kuhinjski nož

Hatsu Tomoe-ha je kuhinjski nož koji objedinjuje funkcije univerzalnog noža i noža za guljenje u jednoj oštrici. Oštrica je laserski izrezana od nehrđajućeg čelika otpornog na koroziju, a zatim naoštrena za dugotrajnu oštrinu. Širina oštrice iznosi 40 mm pri bazi i sužava se prema vrhu. Drška je izrađena od drveta Hoonoki, što nož čini laganim i kompaktnim. Oblik drške omogućuje lako primjenjivanje sile, pa nož s lakoćom mogu koristiti i kuhari početnici. Mala veličina odgovara kompaktnim kuhinjama i stane na dasku za rezanje.

The Recognition

About the Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award

Hatsu Tomoe-ha Kuhinjski nož je pobjednik Srebrne nagrade A' Design Award, izuzetno prestižnog priznanja koje se dodjeljuje vrhunskim, veličanstvenim i dojmljivim dizajnima. Srebrni pobjednici iznimno su briljantna i vrlo kreativna djela koja ilustriraju izuzetnu stručnost, talent i oštroumnost svojih dizajnera. Očekuje se da Hatsu Tomoe-ha Kuhinjski nož bude divno, reprezentativno djelo koje je izuzetno profesionalno i duboko inovativno. Ovaj dizajn koji je osvojio Srebrnu nagradu A' Design Award vrlo je zapažen, nadaleko cijenjen izum koji koristi i pomiče granice umjetnosti, znanosti, dizajna i tehnologije. Hatsu Tomoe-ha Kuhinjski nož je kreacija kojoj se mnogi dive i zavide, koja budi želje, donosi pozitivne osjećaje i raspiruje čuđenje i divljenje.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Tomoe-ha is a kitchen knife that incorporates the dual usage of an all-purpose knife and a paring knife into one single utensil. It is made for people who are starting to live alone or for those who want to enjoy cooking with their children. Especially in countries with small living quarters like Japan,
having a simple yet highly functional mini kitchen knife makes cooking in a limited kitchen space more enjoyable. Tomoe-ha enables the user for an easier daily cooking routine and sustains that lifestyle for a longer period of time.
Dimensions & Packaging: W225×D18×H40mm. Blade length: 130mm
Tags: Japanese, sharperner, knife, handcrafted, blade
Production Technology: Steel is laser-cut to take its unique shape and then sharpened to turn into a working blade. The blade is made of rust-resistant stainless steel (locally termed as
"VG7") for long-lasting sharpness. The handle is manufactured by a woodworks company specializing in making knife handles for Echizen blades. Made from Hoonoki wood, it makes the handle light and compact. The overall shape of the handle makes it easy to apply force, so that even first-time cooks can use this
knife with ease.
Design Challenge: Finding the right balance between an all-purpose knife and a paring knife. In the end, we end up with a blade with a new kind of shape that has not existed before in any kitchen knives.
Research: The shape of the hybrid blade is the result of comparing the shapes and sizes of various small Santoku knives and a petty knives. In order to be used for both functions, we came up with a blade width of 40 mm at the base and a narrower blade towards the tip.
Inspiration: The Tomoe-ha mini kitchen knife combines the best features of the small Santoku knives (all-purpose knives) and petty knives (paring knives). The Japanese characters used for the name "Tomoe-ha” means ‘having two characteristics in equal measure,’. The characteristics of the small Santoku knife (used for cutting big things) and the petty knife (used for cutting vegetables) represents the idea of Tomoe-ha by incorporating both functionality into a knife that bears a single blade.
Project Duration: Manufacturing was done in Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture. Design was done in Osaka, with frequent visits to Fukui Prefecture for quality control.
Operation Flow: Tomoe-ha fits the right size to use for cutting fruits and sliced cabbages for quick and easy cooking. It is also small enough to fit on a cutting board, making it easy to use in a compact kitchen, thus making the daily routine of cooking easier for the user.
Team Members: Designer: Kairi Eguchi
Image Credits: #1 Kairi Eguchi (Product Designer) Yuma Ono (Assistant Designer), Main Image, 2024. #2 Kairi Eguchi (Product Designer) Yuma Ono (Assistant Designer), Zoom-in, 2024. #3 Tsutomu Ogino (Photographer), Kiwi, 2024. #4 Tsutomu Ogino (Photographer), Carrot, 2024.