Forge new culinary frontiers. The GRIFFON Kitchen Knife 240, launched.
"The Blade of Possibility" that opens up new worlds.
The GRIFFON Kitchen Knife is an exquisite piece that combines the traditional knife-making methods and techniques passed down through generations with innovative ideas. It embodies industrial design that takes definite shape, valuing the old and good while maintaining flexibility that transcends existing molds. When these elements came together, the imagined vision became a reality. While respecting tradition, it is designed to meet modern needs. The fusion of craftsmanship through forging and precise industrial design transforms it from a mere cooking utensil into a partner that expands the user's potential.
Philosophy expressed through design
This design has a clear intention. Grip comfort, sharpness, and durability—all are calculated and harmonized. It was created through a process of listening to user feedback and continuous improvement, without being bound by existing frameworks.
Fusion of Tradition and Innovation
Japanese knife forging is a skill refined over hundreds of years. Throughout its deep history, artisans have mastered steel and perfected blades.
When "hand-forged knives" created with traditional, advanced techniques meet "free thinking" that is not bound by existing frameworks, a new world of blades opens up. This is GRIFFON.
The steel, meticulously forged by hand, is carefully finished with a clamshell grind and mirror polish. The 'Gingami No. 3 steel' used is rust-resistant, sharp, and retains its edge for a long time. You'll be amazed by the sharpness the moment you cut.
Hundreds of years of tradition meet modern design philosophy. Beyond this fusion, the possibilities of GRIFFON expand.
Handle that Evokes a New Worldview
The cast aluminum handle, which evokes a new worldview, is manufactured in cooperation with an Osaka-based casting company. The handle's unevenness and unique surface treatment provide grip, and its exquisite weight balance ensures optimal handling. You'll be impressed the moment you hold it.
The material used is "AC7A," which offers excellent corrosion and weather resistance. The surface treatment involves shot blasting and chemical polishing, followed by anodizing. The depth of shot blasting, the duration of chemical polishing, and the selection of anodized colors—all were repeatedly prototyped to arrive at the best treatment that is both easy to use and conveys the worldview. Anodizing enhances the corrosion resistance and hardness of the aluminum surface, providing durability for long-term use.
The artisan's attention to detail is embedded in the GRIFFON handle.
Lineup
The GRIFFON Kitchen Knife comes in two variations.
The GRIFFON Kitchen Knife 240 SV is a model that evokes new worlds and sensibilities connected to the cosmos. Its light gunmetal handle and mirror-finished blade gleam with a sophisticated look when catching the light. Perfect for those seeking a modern and futuristic aesthetic.
The GRIFFON Kitchen Knife 240 BK is a model that evokes a connection to the origins of the universe and life. Its matte black handle and blackened blade express profound composure and strength. Ideal for those who appreciate tradition and mystery.
Both offer the same sharpness and performance but embody different worldviews. Choose according to your sensibilities and cooking style.
A blade that transforms your cooking
A superior knife elevates the quality of your cooking. It slices through vegetable fibers without damage, cuts meat smoothly, and fillets fish beautifully. Daily cooking becomes more meticulous and enjoyable. Above all, it creates the joy of cutting.
The GRIFFON Kitchen Knife is a sujihiki knife. Its 240mm blade length is long enough to cleanly slice large blocks of meat, substantial vegetables, and fruits. Even a full loaf of Pullman bread can be cut neatly without producing crumbs. The keen sharpness of the Gingami No. 3 steel, forged with unique techniques, and the delicate clamshell grind enable both bold and precise cuts.
For professional chefs and home cooks who are serious about their culinary endeavors, this knife is a partner that will elevate your daily dining experience.
Introducing "Epyon," a group consisting of 5 companies.
Epyon is a group alliance based in Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture, JAPAN a region known for its metalware. It comprises craftsmen, product designers, and amenoma, all engaged in exchanging information and sharing ideas from their respective specialized fields. We are committed to developing products that honor tradition without being confined by it, continuously refining our skills, and embracing new challenges. While creating functional tools, we also strive to realize our ideal products. We are a team that transforms imagination into reality.
⚫︎Tanaka Kazuyuki Hamono—Manufacturing of authentic hand-forged blades.
⚫︎Ikutomotatsuo Woodworks—Manufacturing of wooden handles for saws, etc.
⚫︎Kanaguchi Industry—Manufacturing of metal products such as serving chopsticks and fish hooks.
⚫︎Brionac—Product design. Design philosophy connecting tradition and modernity.
⚫︎amenoma—Planning, manufacturing, and sales of various forged products. Integrative power to bring concepts to fruition.
By bringing these five companies together and exchanging their expertise, innovative tools like GRIFFON are born.
Optional features that complement the worldview
An original Epyon insignia is included. This symbolic motif visually expresses the unique worldview that GRIFFON products embody. More than just decoration, it is a crucial element designed to let you feel the story of tradition and innovation woven by the metalworkers of Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture, JAPAN from the moment you pick it up. The moment you open the case, the worldview embraces you.
Savor every moment. A knife that "shapes imagination"
Opening, gripping, cutting, closing, carrying—GRIFFON allows you to enjoy every "moment."
GRIFFON comes in a custom-made box that has a significant presence on its own. This is because we value the worldview imbued in our products. We want users to fully experience the worldview not only when cooking with the GRIFFON Kitchen Knife, but also in the moments leading up to opening the box, and while carrying it. We want them to enjoy every moment, from ownership to use.
The moment Epyon's imagination becomes reality in your hands—that is the story of GRIFFON.
Epyon GRIFFON
GRIFFON Kitchen Knife 240 SV
GRIFFON Kitchen Knife 240 BK
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