Minomo Blacksmith Knife No.8
An all-purpose knife designed and crafted by 10th generation Minomo Blacksmith Isamu-san. He engraved it "Minomo Blacksmith Knife No.8" because it is his 8th year of taking over the smithy. The knife is especially great for cutting meat & fish.
Includes:
- Minomo Blacksmith Knife No.8 (double-edged bevel, handcrafted from Aogami No.2 steel, rugged blade finish, 32.5cm length, 18.5cm blade length, 140g weight, magnolia wood handle with black finish)
- Red Sharpening Stone (15cm x 4cm x 3cm)
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FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING
*After your order is placed, it can take up to 3 weeks to ship out the knife + International Shipping can take around 2-5 weeks.
*The knife is made from steel, so there will be a certain amount of rusting over time. There are detailed descriptions included in the pack on how to get rid of rust and tend to your knife by sharpening.
*Depending on the value of your order and local import rules of your country, there might be additional import taxes you have to pay upon arrival of the package.
This is Minomo Blacksmith
Story
Get a One-Of-A-Kind Kitchen Knife That Will Support You for Decades
Minomo Blacksmith was founded 1796, in the small village of Hitoyoshi in the southern part of Japan. The smithy itself has been destroyed several times - by floods and fires - but the traditions were kept alive through the efforts of the craftsmen and their families. Their passion for the craft has kept burning for over 200 years.
Currently, three generations of blacksmiths are working in the smithy: The granddad and 8th generation Yutaka-san, the dad and 9th generation Minoru-san, and his son and 10th generation Isamu-san. The three of them work in the smithy every day, hammering, sharpening, and putting their hearts and souls into each and every blade.
History
200 Years of Craft, Forged to Last
They create timeless products that can be used for decades. The legacy of their ancestors can be felt in every swing of their hammers. A craft kept alive for over 200 years.
History
Hands of Heritage
Each knife is individually forged by hand at the Minomo smithy in Kumamoto.
The craftsmen create knives that fit into the modern lifestyle, while preserving tradition and using techniques handed down for generations.
How to Sharpen your knife
Caring for your knife will make it last you for decades. After use, wash it with clean hot water, dry it off thoroughly, and place it in newspaper to prevent rusting. Check out the video below for more information on how to sharpen your knife with a sharpening stone, and how to store it safely.