Yes, I have received my order safely, and I am very happy with it. The knife exceeded my expectations. I was pleasantly surprised by its weight — it is light, perfectly balanced, and feels very comfortable in the hand. I personally really enjoy working with this knife; it makes food preparation smooth and enjoyable.
As a small suggestion, it might be helpful to include a short guide on how to properly sharpen the knife on a whetstone so it can serve well for many years. I believe this would be especially valuable for customers who are new to traditional Japanese knives.
Overall, I am very satisfied with my purchase and truly appreciate the craftsmanship.
Thank you again, and please share my appreciation with the team.
Dear Przemyslaw Kawka,
Thank you so much for your purchase and for supporting Nakamura Blacksmith! Thank you also for your positive review. We are so happy to hear that you are satisfied with and enjoy using your knife. Regarding your feedback, we do include a pamphlet about the craftsman with a QR code link to a instructional video on how to sharpen the knife with the included whetstone. We are terribly sorry if for some reason your item somehow shipped without it! We will be happy to send it to you via email in case it is of use to you! Thank you once again for supporting Japanese craftsmanship!
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
I have several knives Bob Kramer, Henkel I’m professional Chef for over 40 years best knife I’ve ever used I shall purchase more
Dear Alfred Katopodis,
Thank you so much for your review and for supporting Nakamura Blacksmith with your purchase! We are thrilled to hear that you are satisfied with your knife, and will be sure to send your feedback over to the craftsman.
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
It is a very versatile knife that performs several functions like chopping, cutting , carving, and slicing.
I discarded all my other knives. This is the only one that I use. It is well worth its price.
Dear Anthony Sayster,
Thank you so much for your review and for supporting Nakamura Hamono with your purchase! We are glad to hear you are enjoying using your knife. We hope it serves you well for years to come. Thank you once again for supporting Japanese craftsmanship!
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
Amazing knife, excellent customer service. An honor to have this in my home
Bonjour je suis surpris de la facture vous dites que le transport est gratuit mais vous oubliez qu’il faut payer la douane et la facture est difficile à digérer 46 euros. Je suis satisfait du couteau mais pas de la facture.
Mahieu,
Merci d'avoir soutenu Nakamura Hamono en passant commande ! Nous sommes ravis d'apprendre que vous êtes satisfait de votre couteau et ne manquerons pas de transmettre vos commentaires positifs à l'artisan. Nous sommes désolés d'apprendre que des droits de douane vous ont été facturés. Malheureusement, les droits de douane/taxes d'importation sont déterminés par chaque pays à la livraison, et nous ne pouvons donc pas les inclure dans nos prix/frais de port gratuits. Bien que nous ayons fait de notre mieux pour le préciser clairement sur notre page « Politique d'expédition » ainsi que sur chaque page produit, nous ferons tout notre possible pour le rendre encore plus clair afin que les futurs clients ne soient pas pris au dépourvu. Merci encore pour vos précieux commentaires !
Salutations du Japon,
L'équipe Japanese Food Craftsman
Nakamura Blacksmith Kurouchi Santoku 150mm
Dear Gunnar Storheim,
Thank you for your positive review and for supporting Nakamura Blacksmith with your order! We hope you have many chances to make delicious dishes with your knife!
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
Nakamura Hamono Curved Back Bunka Kitchen Knife 165mm
Dear Sebastian Fleischhauer,
Thank you for your kind review and for supporting Nakamura Hamono! We hope you enjoy your knife for years to come!
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
Absolutely love my Bunka! I had some self caused issues with shipping, these guys stepped up and still got me the knife I had ordered. Way above and beyond, couldn’t ask for better customer support or product!
Dear Nate Bowman,
Many thanks for your kind words and for supporting Nakamura Hamono with your order! We are glad that we were able to get your issues sorted out properly! We hope you enjoy your knife. Please feel free to reach out if you ever have any questions or concerns. Once again, thank you for supporting Japanese craftsmanship.
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
This is a great knife. I have 40 plus kitchen knives and i keep going back to the small to medium hand made. I choose to support the small craftsmen. They are keepers of our heritage. Even if I am only half Japanese it is part of my heritage. Thank you for honoring this.
Dear Roy,
Thanks so much for the review, and we are happy to hear you are enjoying your knife and appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into these traditional blades! We will let Nakamura Blacksmith know you are happy with your order.
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
The knife arrived in perfect condition, and I'm very satisfied. My compliments to the craftsmen. I apologize for my language, but I'm Italian, and this is a Google translation. Best regards.
Dear Benito,
Thank you so much for your purchase and for your nice review! We are glad to hear that you're happy with it - we will let the craftsman know!! We hope it serves you well for years to come!
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
Since visiting Japan, I found that these handmade knives are what professional chefs use. I now have three knives. It’s my go to tool in the kitchen. Thanks to all the craftsman who were involved in this product. Love the look and the feel of the knife and the balance it has. I like it so much. I have a hard time sharing it with people who come over. Thanks again, your friend in spirit, John.
Dear John Mertell,
Thank you so much for your purchase and for your nice review! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your order and that you appreciate the craftsmanship and tradition that go into each and every piece. Thank you once again for supporting Japanese craftsmen!
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
This has been a very positive experience!
The knives are made in a very traditional way, just what I was looking for. The steel is excellent, the sharpening too, the wa-handle very nicely made and fitted.I own already about 15 Japanese knives, from very expensive to affordable ones. Nakamura Hamono knives didn't disappoint me at all, it's a real pleasure using them, they are well balanced and just "feel good" in my hands.Of course, shipping and packaging were on a high level too.
I warmly recommend Nakamura Hamono if you are looking for excellent traditional knives, without gimmicks, but with real quality!
Dear Jean Francois Hammer,
Thank you so much for your continued support of Japanese Food Craftsman and artisans such as Nakamura Hamono. We are thrilled to hear that you are pleased with your knifes. We will be sure to send the positive feedback back over to Nakamura Hamono! Thank you once again for supporting Japanese craftsmanship.
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
Bonjour Marie,
les produits commandés correspondent exactement à e que j'attendais. En cela je suis pleinement satisfait. En revanche, attendre plusieurs mois pour recevoir ma commande est à améliorer. Mais compte tenu de la qualité de vos produits, je recommanderai volontiers pour une prochain nouvel article.
Bonne journée à vous.
Y.Dandonneau
Cher Yves Dandonneau,
Merci beaucoup pour votre avis et vos commentaires sincères. Nous comprenons tout à fait qu'il soit frustrant d'attendre si longtemps la livraison de votre commande, et nous nous efforçons d'indiquer clairement sur notre site web dès que nous apprenons que certains artisans prennent un peu plus de temps que d'habitude pour honorer leurs commandes. Nous vous remercions infiniment pour votre patience et nous réjouissons de vous aider à nouveau à l'avenir !
Salutations du Japon,
L'équipe Japanese Food Craftsman
You can't tell me that Food Craftsman is unaware of the 55% tariff I was forced to pay on a very expensive knife. BE AWARE AND CAUTIOUS
Dear Customer,
We are so sorry to hear about your negative experience with the new US tariffs. Thanks to recent reports and survey feedback from customers, we are aware that past customers have been charged much higher tariffs than we ever originally expected. This appears to be due to a range of new changes to US customs regulations in the past 6 months. We are doing our very best to provide as much warning to our customers as possible as we become aware of changes to US customs regulations, and we are very sorry that we did not provide sufficient information to you in time. We are a small team based in Japan and are doing our best to provide customers with the limited information about US customs that we have access to. We ask for your kind understanding as we work to improve our understanding of and communications regarding US customs.
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
The knife is very sharp! It cuts like a champ! I'm very glad I purchased this knife.
Dear Thomas Hopkins,
Thank you so much for your positive review and for supporting Fukuda Hamono with your order! We are thrilled to hear that you are enjyoing your special knife. We hope it lasts you for years to come! Please feel free to reach out if you ever have any questions or concerns about your knife.
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
Amazing a beautifully crafted knife
Dear Alan Crossan,
Thank you so much for your positive review and for supporting Nishida Hamono with your order! We hope you have plenty of chances to make many great dishes with it! Feel free to reach out anytime if you ever have any questions.
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
Polite and good communikation. The knife is of very high quality!
Dear Marinka Stein Due Sørensen,
Thank you for your positive review and for supporting Japanese craftsmanship! We hope your knife serves you well for years to come!
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
Lovely craftsmanship and amazing performance! Highly recommended
Dear Brian Preusser,
Thank you for your positive review and for supporting Nakamura Hamono with your order! We will be happy to send your positive feedback back over to the smithy. We hope your knife serves you well for years to come!
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
C'est un très bon couteau. Sa finition est bien réalisée et son tranchant excellent. Il n'y a rien à redire sur sa dureté. Le seul bémol que je regrette, c'est la ligne de soudure entre les deux aciers qui n'est pas aussi visible que sur la photo. Je vais sûrement le revendre parce que ce ne sera pas mon coup de cœur, malheureusement.
Nakamura Hamono Bunka Kitchen Knife 180mm
Dear Tomas Mikulasovych,
Thank you so much for your purchase and for your positive review! We are glad to hear that you're happy with your knife - we will let Nakamura Hamono hear your positive feedback!
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
I bought a knife, a Gyuto from Nigara Hamono. The knife is beautifully crafted in every detail. Many thanks to the talented knife makers. Even after several weeks of use, it is still extremely sharp. As expected, it retains its sharpness over a long period of time. The order was hassle-free and arrived well packaged. I had to pay customs duty and a handling fee for customs clearance to the shipping service provider.
I can recommend purchasing from Japanese Food Craftsman.
Dear Rainer,
Thank you for supporting Nigara Hamono and Japanese Food Craftsman with your purchase! We are thrilled to hear that you are happy with your knife. We hope it serves you well for years to come! We hope your experience with customs was not too difficult. If you had any difficulties, please be sure to reach out!
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
The knife is very thin, light, sharp, and beautiful. I like the gray color of its blade; it's now a favorite in the kitchen.
Dear Moskalenko Evgeniy,
Thank you so much for your positive review and for supporting Nakamura Hamono! We will pass your positive feedback on to the smithy!
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
The long waiting time is absolutely worth it, the knife is wel balanced and a joy to work with.
The “free” shipping costed almost as much as the knife and the knife just wasnt nice enough to be worth the effort.
Dear Rodney Neal,
Thank you for your honest review. We are so sorry to hear about your negative experience with US customs. While we do offer free shipping worldwide, customs duties are determined by customs officials in each country upon each delivery, and are therefore unfortunately very difficult for us to predict and therefore it is not something we can easily begin to include in our prices. We are doing our very best to make the new US customs regulations as clear as possible to customers, and we appreciate any feedback as to how we can make this even clearer and more transparent. Thank you once again for your support and for your honest feedback.
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team.