Minomo Blacksmith Knife for Fathers With Name Engraving
An long & slim Bunka-style knife designed and crafted by 10th generation Minomo Blacksmith Isamu-san especially for cooking dads. The knife's design was inspired by Japanese traditional "Higo no kami" pocket knives.
Craftsman Isamu-san engraved "Minomo Blacksmith Knife No.8" on the blade, because it is his 8th year of taking over the smithy.
Includes:
- Minomo Knife for Fathers (double-edged bevel, handcrafted from Aogami No.2 steel, rugged blade finish, 32cm length, 21cm blade length, 150g weight, magnolia wood handle with black finish)
- Red Sharpening Stone (15cm x 4cm x 3cm)
- Blade Engraving (up to 20 letters in alphabet or Japanese kanji, let us know the exact words or kanji you want through the LEAVE A NOTE WITH YOUR ORDER option!)
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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.
Customer Reviews
Arrived. All good
Thank you so much for your positive review and for supporting Japanese craftsmen!
I ordered an engraved knife from Minomo. It took several weeks to arrive but what a pleasure to unwrap it. The packaging is beautiful and the knife is really perfect! I had it engraved with my daughter's name and I got a little thank you note. It is a very beautiful product. It comes with a small sharpening stone.
Attention for French people: customs fees should be paid.
Thank you again for this beautiful, exceptional and unique piece! Mari is very pleasant and responds very quickly! Thank you very much!
Benoît from France
Dear Benoit Vrecq,
Thank you so much for your positive review and for supporting Japanese craftsmen! Your support helps keep Minomo Blacksmith and their traditional craft alive.
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
I saw the video of the Minomo Smithy on YouTube and I was struck by the history of the Smithy and the three generations of the Family working together.
Soon after I decided to start a knife sharpening business, partly inspired by the Minomo Smithy. So I thought it would be perfect to have one of their knives engraved with my business name.
I contacted Mari and at the time asked if I could get the Knife for Fathers specially engraved because it wasn't an option at the time. Mari asked the Smithy if they could engrave the knife for me and they quickly replied that they would be able to engrave the knife. There was a little hiccup in the process of getting the knife and one that I could have lived with, but it was made more than right by Mari and the Minomo Smithy. Long story short, I got my custom engraved knife and it is exactly how I pictured it, plus two more knives. I am very thrilled with how it turned out and cannot thank Mari and the Smithy enough.
The knife itself is very comfortable in the hand, very sharp, and a very good slicer. I couldn't be happier with it.
Dear Jared,
Some time has passed since your purchase, but we would like to take the time to thank you for your kind review and for support Minomo Blacksmith! We are so pleased that the engraving turned out to your liking, and especially that the Minomo family's life work was inspiring for you. We hope you continue to enjoy your one-of-a-kind knives!
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
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.