Gihei Hamono

Atsushi Hosokawa-san, a head knife maker at the Gihei Hamono, has a very forward-thinking perspective on knife making industry in the region. He loves innovation and new technology, especially new steel types. He may be the only one in the region who uses high-tech steels like HAP40 and ZDP-189. From the user's point of view, this HAP40 is a great knife. It will hold the edge super long.
Gihei Hamono
Blacksmith Gihei Hamono (Atsushi Hosokawa-san and Takashi Hosokawa-san)
Made in Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata, Japan

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