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Multipurpose Chef's knife
In Japan when people reach for a Chef's knife it could be Gyuto or santoku. We've grouped them here for folks looking for an everyday knife.
In Japan, when people reach for a Chef's knife, it could be...
Multipurpose Chef's knife
In Japan when people reach for a Chef's knife it could be Gyuto or santoku. We've grouped them here for folks looking for an everyday knife.
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Munetoshi Manufacturing
There are two types of bladesmiths in Sanjo: one type is called Atsumono’, makers who specialize in thick blades such as hatchets, plane blades, hammers and chisels. These blacksmiths make up the majority in Sanjo, while the ‘Usumono’ blacksmiths, who specialize in thinner kitchen knives and sickles, are the minority. Koichi Tsurumaki is one such Usumono blacksmith.
There are two types of bladesmiths in Sanjo: one type is called...
Munetoshi Manufacturing
There are two types of bladesmiths in Sanjo: one type is called Atsumono’, makers who specialize in thick blades such as hatchets, plane blades, hammers and chisels. These blacksmiths make up the majority in Sanjo, while the ‘Usumono’ blacksmiths, who specialize in thinner kitchen knives and sickles, are the minority. Koichi Tsurumaki is one such Usumono blacksmith.
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Mutsumi Hinoura
Mutsumi Hinoura is the son of renowned blacksmith Tsukasa Hinoura. In his late thirties, he is already considered one of Japan’s most revered blacksmiths. For nearly 2 decades, he studied with his father and is the 4th generation to carry on the family craft. Mutsumi-san lives in Sanjo, in the Niigata region. This area is known for its handmade cutlery. In 2001, he graduated from Niigata College of Engineering. From there, he began his career as a blacksmith, honing his craft to produce blades with traditional style and modern performance. Mutsumi-san continues to work under the family brand, Ajikataya (味方屋). They specialize in producing traditional bladed tools, including Japanese hatchets. His recent foray into kitchen knives has produced some stunning blades, and we can't wait to see where his career takes him.
The Hinoura name is well known in the world of Japanese knives,...
Mutsumi Hinoura
Mutsumi Hinoura is the son of renowned blacksmith Tsukasa Hinoura. In his late thirties, he is already considered one of Japan’s most revered blacksmiths. For nearly 2 decades, he studied with his father and is the 4th generation to carry on the family craft. Mutsumi-san lives in Sanjo, in the Niigata region. This area is known for its handmade cutlery. In 2001, he graduated from Niigata College of Engineering. From there, he began his career as a blacksmith, honing his craft to produce blades with traditional style and modern performance. Mutsumi-san continues to work under the family brand, Ajikataya (味方屋). They specialize in producing traditional bladed tools, including Japanese hatchets. His recent foray into kitchen knives has produced some stunning blades, and we can't wait to see where his career takes him.
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Nigara Hamono
Nigara Hamono is a relatively new knifemaker out of Aomori prefecture, but they are not new as a company. The company has been around for over 350 years, tracing back to its swordsmith ancestors. Knifemaking is a small part of what they do; they also produce large steel beams and such for buildings! Go Yoshizawa, age 35, is a young blacksmith who is the company president's son and has decided to go back to their blacksmithing roots. He now makes unique and stunning tsuchime knives and some hand-folded Damascus.
Nigara Hamono is a relatively new knifemaker out of Aomori prefecture, but they...
Nigara Hamono
Nigara Hamono is a relatively new knifemaker out of Aomori prefecture, but they are not new as a company. The company has been around for over 350 years, tracing back to its swordsmith ancestors. Knifemaking is a small part of what they do; they also produce large steel beams and such for buildings! Go Yoshizawa, age 35, is a young blacksmith who is the company president's son and has decided to go back to their blacksmithing roots. He now makes unique and stunning tsuchime knives and some hand-folded Damascus.
