This is Fukuda Hamono
About the Craftsman
Japan's First-Ever Cemented Carbide Kitchen Knife
The Kiseki Story begins with Keisuke, an engineer at a 126-year-old industrial blade company in Seki, Japan, who dreamed of creating a kitchen knife that combined exceptional sharpness with long-lasting edge retention—something neither traditional carbon steel nor stainless steel could fully achieve. His answer came in the form of cemented carbide, an ultra-hard material typically used in industrial tools. Despite its difficulty to process and high cost, Keisuke and his team took on the challenge, using advanced machining techniques and precision data to craft a blade that both cut well and helped enhance flavor.
They named the knife KISEKI, in reference to the knife’s miraculous sharpness and durability, the arduous journey from which it was born, and the knife’s birthplace: Seki, Japan. The name symbolizes their journey and passion to bring a delicious new standard for cutting to the world—where craftsmanship, science, and tradition unite.
Fukuda Hamono KISEKI Knives
Knife Details
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Discover the delicious sharpness of the KISEKI knife series. The KISEKI Santoku knife features a razor-thin 1.2mm tungsten carbide blade (KS111), crafted to perfection after years of development and over 100 prototypes. Scientifically proven to enhance taste by preserving the fibers and moisture of ingredients, it brings out the natural sweetness in vegetables and the full flavor of meats and fish.
The handle is made from natural wood sourced in Gifu Prefecture, available in three options—Mizunara Oak, Yamazakura Cherry, and Beech—each with unique grain patterns that make every knife one of a kind. Finished with a protective polyurethane coating, they feel comfortably smooth from day one.
Crafted in the legendary blade city of Seki in Gifu Prefecture, this double-edged Santoku is not only rust-resistant but remarkably lightweight at just 140g, making it ideal for daily use.
OPTIONAL: Add the KISEKI diamond whetstone, which is specifically made to keep the sharpness of your KISEKI cemented carbide blade.
The whetstone has one-sided (#1200) grit and comes with a knife attachment made of PP+ Ceramic, that helps creating the perfect angle for sharpening, and a natural wood base.
Specifications
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Blade Length: 180mm (Total Length: 320mm)
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Width: 42mm
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Weight: 140g
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Blade Material: KS111 Tungsten Carbide (cemented carbide alloy)
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Handle: Natural Wood (Oak, Cherry, Beech)
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Muzzle: Glass fiber reinforced polyamide resin
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Blade-Type: Double-edged
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Made in: Seki-shi, Gifu, Japan
*Depending on the value of your order and local import rules in your country, you may be required to pay additional import taxes when your package arrives.
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The KISEKI Petty knife features a razor-thin 1.2mm tungsten carbide blade (KS111), crafted to perfection after years of development and over 100 prototypes.
Perfect for everyday prep like dicing, shredding, peeling, and delicate cuts, this double-edged petty knife is ideal for precise kitchen work. While it may not be suited for halving a cabbage or slicing through thick meat cuts, it’s the go-to tool for your daily cooking needs.
Its slim profile and 82g weight make it a natural fit for smaller cutting boards, compact kitchens, and smaller hands. It’s especially popular among solo cooks and those who want just the right size—no more, no less.
The handle is made from natural wood sourced in Gifu Prefecture, available in three options—Mizunara Oak, Yamazakura Cherry, and Beech—each with unique grain patterns that make every knife one of a kind. Finished with a protective polyurethane coating, they feel comfortably smooth from day one.
Crafted in the legendary blade city of Seki in Gifu Prefecture, this double-edged Santoku is not only rust-resistant but remarkably lightweight at just 82g, making it ideal for daily use.
OPTIONAL: Add the KISEKI diamond whetstone, which is specifically made to keep the sharpness of your KISEKI cemented carbide blade.
The whetstone has one-sided (#1200) grit and comes with a knife attachment made of PP+ Ceramic, that helps creating the perfect angle for sharpening, and a natural wood base.
Specifications
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Blade Length: 130mm (Total Length: 253mm)
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Width: 38mm
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Weight: 82g
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Blade Material: KS111 Tungsten Carbide (cemented carbide alloy)
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Handle: Natural Wood from Gifu (Mizunara Oak, Yamazakura Cherry, Beech)
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Muzzle: Glass fiber reinforced polyamide resin
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Construction: Double-edged
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Made in: Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
*Depending on the value of your order and local import rules in your country, you may be required to pay additional import taxes when your package arrives.
Ships in approx. 2 months
Crafted in the legendary blade city of Seki in Gifu Prefecture, this diamond whetstone can be used to keep the sharpness of your KISEKI cemented carbide blade.
The KISEKI Diamond Whetstone has one-sided (#1200) grit and comes with a knife attachment made of PP+ Ceramic, that helps creating the perfect angle for sharpening. (*only use with KISEKI knives) and a natural wood base.
KISEKI knives are characterized by their good edge retention compared to steel or stainless steel knives, but still the sharpness of the blade will deteriorate over time. Ordinary abrasive tools will not work well with the cemented carbide material of the KISEKI blades, so the smithy recommends this specific stone for their blades.
Specifications Stone
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Length: 255mm
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Width: 71mm
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Height: 15mm
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Weight: 310g
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Grit Type: Super Fine (#1200)
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Made in: Seki-shi, Gifu, Japan
*Includes a knife attachment (made of PP+ Ceramic) and a wooden base.
How to Sharpen your knife
Here is a short video on how to use the KISEKI sharpening stone to brush up your KISEKI knife. More detailed instructions will be included with the product.