Aimedia’s October 8 notice introduces TOGISU, a matched santoku and case designed to sharpen its blade when it is removed or replaced. The company describes an October general-retail launch, rather than an October 8 release date.
A matched pair, with specific limits
The listed blade length is approximately 16.5 cm. Aimedia identifies molybdenum-vanadium stainless steel for the blade and a finishing ceramic stone inside the case. These descriptions do not establish a particular steel grade, hardness or sharpening angle.
The current product page says the case is designed for the TOGISU santoku alone and warns against inserting other knives. It also excludes dishwasher use. Its care guidance calls for a light water rinse before using the knife, because removing it from the case sharpens the blade, and thorough wiping after washing. These are the supplier’s instructions, not a report of our own sharpening tests.
Aimedia identifies Seki, Gifu, as the knife’s production location and Sanjo, Niigata, as the case’s. The two locations refer to different components of the set. The manufacturer is based in Hiroshima.
The shop displays an add-to-cart option, but its sales disclosure says inventory is checked after order receipt. We therefore do not treat the listing as confirmed immediate availability.
日本語要約
アイメディアの研澄、専用三徳包丁とケースの使用条件を確認
アイメディアは10月8日、「研澄 TOGISU」の10月からの一般販売を発表しました。約16.5cmの刃渡りを持つ三徳包丁と、仕上げ用セラミック砥石を内蔵した専用ケースのセットです。同社は包丁を岐阜県関市製、ケースを新潟県三条市製と案内しています。現在の商品説明は他の包丁をケースに入れないこと、食器洗い乾燥機を使わないことを明記。使用前の軽い水すすぎと使用後の十分な拭き取りも指示しています。在庫・発送・海外配送は未確認で、当媒体による研ぎ性能の試験ではありません。
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Announcement date: 2026-10-08.
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