To our customers in the US: From Aug 29, 2025, new U.S. customs rules may cause longer delivery times, and all orders from Japan will require higher import fees (often US $80–$200 or up to 50%) to be paid by the customer upon delivery.
This is Yamawaki Hamono
About the Craftsman
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
Knife Details
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 worldwide 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
*Each knife is crafted by hand, so there may be slight variations in weight and dimensions. We ask for your kind understanding.
*Depending on the number of orders and smithy availability, it can occasionally take up to 3 weeks for your knife to ship.
*This knife is made from steel, so it is normal for a certain amount of rust to form over time. Please use the sharpening stone included with your order to remove any rust. You will find a video which explains how to sharpen your knife at the bottom of this page.
*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.
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).
