This is Nakamura Hamono
About the Craftsman
Swordsmith Eiji Nakamura opened his smithy - Nakamura Hamono - in 1900 in Oita to provide the local community with practical tools for farming and daily life. Today, his 74-year-old grandson Tetsuyoshi Nakamura runs the shop, along with his son and fourth-generation blacksmith, Kozo Nakamura.
The two craftsmen keep to traditional crafting techniques while adapting to modern needs. They create kitchen knives, household cutlery, farming tools, and professional knives. Known for their uniquely creative knives made from fine steels, Nakamura Hamono blends practical functionality with a distinctly Japanese style.
The Nakamura family takes great pride in making strong and durable blades, using skills passed down through the generations. Their commitment to quality ensures every blade is made to last. Get one of their finely crafted blades and experience true Japanese craftsmanship.
Nakamura Hamono Knives
Knife Details
Includes:
- ・'Bunka' Kitchen Knife (double-bevel, handcrafted from steel, 33cm length, 18cm blade length, 150g weight)
- ・Red Sharpening Stone (15cm x 4cm x 3cm)
- ・FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING
The handcrafted knife is made of Aogami steel and soft iron, and has a Sakura wood handle. The blade is engraved with the signature of the smithy.
Includes:
- ・Curved Back 'Bunka' Kitchen Knife (double-bevel, handcrafted from steel, 31cm length, 16.5cm blade length, 150g weight)
- ・Red Sharpening Stone (15cm x 4cm x 3cm)
- ・FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING
The handcrafted knife is made of Aogami steel and soft iron, and has a Sakura wood handle. The blade is engraved with the signature of the smithy.
Includes:
- ・'Santoku' Kitchen Knife (double-bevel, handcrafted from steel, 31cm length, 16.5cm blade length)
- ・Red Sharpening Stone (15cm x 4cm x 3cm)
- ・FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING
The handcrafted knife is made of Aogami No.2 steel and soft iron, and has a Sakura wood handle. The blade is engraved with the signature of the smithy.
Includes:
- ・'Nakiri' Kitchen Knife (double-bevel, handcrafted from steel, 17cm blade length, 180g weight)
- ・Red Sharpening Stone (15cm x 4cm x 3cm)
- ・FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING
This is a handcrafted double bevel knife made of Aogami No.2 steel and soft iron. It was crafted with traditional "Hon-Warikomi" technique at the Nakamura Hamono smithy in Oita Prefecture. Nakiri knives are great for cutting any vegetables - including hard ones such as pumpkin. It has a Sakura wood handle, and the blade is engraved with the signature of the smithy. The pack includes a small whetstone you can use to keep your blade clean and sharp.
Includes:
- ・'Sashimi' Kitchen Knife (double-bevel, handcrafted from Aogami No.2 steel, 24cm blade length, 170g weight)
- ・Red Sharpening Stone (15cm x 4cm x 3cm)
- ・FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING
This is a handcrafted double bevel knife made of Aogami No.2 steel and soft iron. It was crafted with traditional "Hon-Warikomi" technique at the Nakamura Hamono smithy in Oita Prefecture. Sashimi knives are great thin slicing of ingredients such as fish and meat. It has a chestnut wood handle, and the blade is engraved with the signature of the smithy. The pack includes a small whetstone you can use to keep your blade clean and sharp.
Includes:
- ・'Deba' Kitchen Knife (double-bevel, handcrafted from Aogami No.2 steel, 21cm blade length)
- ・Red Sharpening Stone (15cm x 4cm x 3cm)
- ・FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING
This is a handcrafted double bevel knife made of Aogami No.2 steel and soft iron. It was crafted with traditional "Hon-Warikomi" technique at the Nakamura Hamono smithy in Oita Prefecture. Deba knives are traditionally used for filleting fish, which is why they have a thick, heavy blade designed to cut through bones and joints. This makes it also suitable for cutting poultry and other meats with small bones.
How to Sharpen your knife
Here is a detailed video on how to use the included sharpening stone, with explanations from Minomo blacksmith Isamu-san!