Chestnut (Cross Section of the Handle)
The cross section of the handle is in the shape of a chestnut. This ergonomic shape characteristic of traditional Japanese knives is easy to grasp and easy on the hand wielding the knife. It symbolizes the fusion of French gastronomy and traditional Japanese craftsmanship.
Item Number (on the metal end)
Each knife is inscribed with a number indicating its category so that the user can identify it at a glance. These numbers are punched on rather than etched by laser as is the usual practice. They symbolize the substantial manual labor that has gone into making these knives.