This is Yamawaki Hamono
Sakai knives have been around for over 600 years. This tradition is not the work of one smithy - it is made of a conglomerate of blacksmiths, blade sharpening professionals and merchants, who all strive to carry this tradition to the next generation.
And this is what makes Sakai knives so special, and why many consider them to be the best in the world.
Yamawaki Hamono is one of the professional blade sharpeners in Sakai City, and has been working with high-end knives since 1927.
The craftsmen at Yamawaki Hamono are blending traditional and cutting-edge techniques, creating knives with a sharpness and quality that cannot be found elsewhere.
Get a uniquely handcrafted Sakai knife
ABOUT THE PRODUCTS
An all-around Santoku kitchen knife, great for cutting anything - from veggies, meat to bread or fruit.
Each knife is uniquely handcrafted by blacksmith Yoshikazu Ikeda, and sharpened and finished by the craftsmen at Yamawaki Hamono. You can choose between a chestnut wood handle or oak tree wood handle.
The knife pack includes a sharpening stone, so you can keep your knife in shape yourself, and free world-wide shipping.
Includes:
- ・Santoku Kitchen Knife (handcrafted from Aogami No.2 steel, 31.5cm length, 18cm blade length, 230~260g weight)
- ・Red Sharpening Stone (15cm x 4cm x 3cm)
- ・FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING
*The knife is made from steel, so there will be a certain amount of rusting over time. Please see the video on the bottom of this page on how to sharpen your knife and get rid of rust.
How to Sharpen your knife
Caring for your knife will make it last you for decades. After using the knife, wash it with clean water, remove water, and place it in newspaper to prevent rusting. Check out the video below for more information on how to sharpen and store your knife! (The sharpening stone in the video has a different colors than the one included in the pack, but this has no effect on the process or quality of the sharpening).