sperm whale


December 2, 2016

Great Design Idea: The Tosa Sperm Whale Knife

by Umami Mart Staff

The backstory behind this whale-shaped knife is pretty delightful. Tetsu Yamashita, a master sickle maker, was asked to create a blunt-end blade for children to safely sharpen pencils. He came up with this knife with a rounded end that looks like a sperm whale – a playful and ingenious design solution! Handmade in Kōchi Prefecture by […]