I really enjoy using this knife! It is a great general purpose knife for meal preparation, and has become my favorite for root vegetables. The weight is really nice, as is the size - a mid-sized knife that's pretty effortless to use. I also love how it looks, that it reflects that it was made by someone's hands. I look forward to using it for many years!

Honestly a great knife has done me well so far and I’m sure will last.

The handle assembly is not watertight. Water gets trapped between the blade and the handle. The knife was not sharp enough upon delivery.
I am very disappointed.

I'm a coppersmith and have always wanted a hand made chef's knife but never approached blacksmithing tona degree I could consider myself competent enough. I came across JFC on YouTube as I love watching blacksmiths and when I saw the work of Minomo I had to have it.

arrived INCREDIBLY quick with a hand written thank you (something I do as well) and incredibly sharp. it's a beautiful piece and the fact that I, as an at least fifth generation metal worker can support a 9 generation (and hopefully more) blacksmith shop, I'm happy to!

I will absolutely be ordering from Minomo again. THANK YOU!

"Feel So Good!"

Size is great, easy to use

The knife arrived in Montenegro very quickly; the quality is outstanding. Support the manufacturer.

Very good stones..... I opened package and I liked these stones from first sight.. These stones works... They immediately felt with fingers.... kind of velvet grip and these really working very well... These are cutter stones. I bought also additionally 10 000 grit for extra fine result.. I am so pleased to have these stones... These really help to keep a good shape of my recently bought knives I am so thankful to Mr. Hamono to provide proffessional stones and video guidance with hat... You get maximum rate from me.. Thank You!

Veiko

My dad absolutely loved his new cup!! Looked even better in person

Well balanced, sharp, beautiful.

Really nice piece for the kitchen

The NAGOMI Gyuto is a brilliantly designed knife. The handle is elevated, which prevents your knuckles from coming into contact with the cutting surface. Very nicely finished and super sharp. fantastic purchase

Nicely made, very, very thin at the cutting edge. There was no micro-edge (koba) on the knife and it chipped the first time I used it. Maybe it was missed? Therefore the 3 stars. I put a koba on it and it cuts perfectly. Wicked thin geometry.

So beautiful, so pleasing to touch... I love the shape, the design, the haptics, the ergonomics - perfectly made by mind and hands ä for hands and mind. It feels so natural, so elegant - thanks a lot for the creation.

Overall I recommend this knife to someone who actually uses a knife to cut and not push. I enjoy using it. My old and still favorite Kiritsuke has much less of a belly allowing for easier full cuts less wrist roll while slicing. This knife makes for a more of a presentation while prepping, a flatter cutting edge would allow for this knife to be a station machine. My only complaint on the overall finish of the knife is it could use a slight chamfer on the spine of the blade. When I thumb/pointer punch it I am aware of the sharp 90° corner. I took it upon my self to chamfer spine. I’ve been enjoying the exaggerated cutting motion the belly makes the user do. When I have a lot of prep I still use my flatter edged Kiritsuke for speed and fatigue. That being said I would recommend this knife to someone who enjoys using knives as a blade was intended would not recommend for someone who uses it like a hammer. The blade will curve under harsher more demanding cuts, would benefit from a little more weight behind the spine. Blue steel doesn’t bend as much in same cutting situations. I would rate the ginsan#3 very high. It’s not white steel but it sharpens easily and retains its edge. Getting the bur to let go under sharpening is a chore. This is a lot of information but I wanted to share true feed back of the knife itself.

The weight is perfect for me and I have to say it is my favorite knife

I purchased the knife and sharpen tool as a wedding gift for my daughter's upcoming wedding. I have a 7 knife Shun set (for my wife) and 5 Shun dual core and assorted other knives. Love them. I purchased my daughter a Shun dual core Kirisuke which a roommate stole. I replaced. It, too, was stolen.
After watching a YouTube video on how your knife is made, I was impressed (I was a machinist in my younger days). I decided that I'd make one last try at providing her an Heirloom kitchen knife. I inspected the blade on arrival and know that this knife is exactly what I was looking for. I know my way around kitchen knives. This is a solid working blade and I know it will hold an edge through many, many kitchen tasks.

**An Outstanding Curved Bunka Knife**

This curved Bunka is an absolute pleasure to use. The blade has a beautiful shape, excellent balance, and a wonderful feel in the hand. The carbon steel cuts effortlessly and feels very responsive, making food preparation smooth, precise, and enjoyable.

The craftsmanship is impressive, with a distinctive character that gives the knife a genuine sense of Japanese tradition. The curved profile is especially appealing and makes this Bunka stand out from more conventional designs.

A beautiful, functional knife made with care and attention to detail. I am very happy with this purchase and would gladly recommend it to anyone who appreciates traditional Japanese kitchen knives.

Thank you for such a wonderful piece of craftsmanship!

Unfortunately, I have to report that the tip of the knife broke off after only two uses, despite normal and careful use. This was very disappointing, especially because I had been looking forward to receiving this knife and was planning to purchase the larger version once it became available in the store.
I expected a higher level of quality and durability from a Japanese-made product. As a customer, I am therefore quite disappointed with this experience.

When I received my bowles 2 in blue and 2 in amber I was so amazed how awesome beautiful the colours just alone are. And moreover how perfectly executed craftsmanship the ceramics are - I was so happy and literally became sentimental by looking at and feeling them.

One of the rare knives made of a self composed and in a Tatara-furnace created traditional steel. Without a fancy handle but nevertheless excellent made, perfectly balanced and refined. Due to that almost non-industrial manufacturing-process I was expecting impurities an flaws but I was very positively surprised how meticulously made this knife is. During the last years I have seen, held and felt a lot of Yanagima-knives in different sizes, shapes and prices and I... not that I have to but I want to say that I never have regretted having bought this awesome made knife in which you can feel soul and passion of the master who has created it. Arigato go sai mas

Great knife and perfect gift for someone you love! I appreciate the artistry and dedication that has gone into it. The item arrived on time and the costumer service is lovely. Will hopefully buy again and I do highly recommend others to give it a try!

Really good lightweight and sharp knife. My old knife was too heavy, this one is much better.

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This is my second Hamono knife... I love it... here is everything what one kitchen knife must have. Very good tool, I think my other knives will get rusty after that. If You don't know what I am talking about then buy one.
Very versatile tool, capable to perform finest cuts needed in kitchen. keep it sharp and it serve long years...

Nigara Hamaono "You doing great work and I am very pleased what You did for me"

Veiko

A great knife. Exactly what I expected. Very sharp. It almost fell through a big beef tomato I cut the other day. I’ll probably buy more knives from you in the future.

Very good knife for cutting vegetables, fruit, meat. Very sharp. Cuts tomato with only its own weight just moving the knife without any pressure. Thank you!