my second piece of art. absolutely beautiful!
210mm
i love that item
I am really satisfied with my Nigara Hamono knife. It’s a beautiful handcrafted work. For now i don’t dare to use it! I am waiting for The best occasion to use it… but it will come!
Thank you for this opportunity
The knife is extremely thin behind the edge and a joy to use for slicing fillets. It's very lightweight and has a gorgeous, rustic kurouchi finish. Excellent customer service too.
Hi Mariano, thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear your knife reached you without issues and that you are enjoying the knife's craftsmanship and performance. We appreciate your support!
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
Without Name Engraved
Wonderful knife!
Hi Gabriel, we're thrilled to hear you love the Minomo Blacksmith Santoku Knife! Thank you for your kind words.
Greetings from Japan, The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
What a beautiful and functional knife. It is a work of art as well as being a great kitchen tool. I was so impressed with the quality of the knife I bought another different one and intend over time to get a full set for every purpose. These will become family heirloom passed down to my children.
Hi Martin, we're thrilled to hear you love the Nakamura Hamono Kurouchi Nakiri Knife! It’s wonderful to know it has become a treasured piece in your kitchen. Thank you for your kind words and for choosing us. Greetings from Japan, The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
使用手感非常舒服的刀，現在下廚都是一種享受。
您好，Shih-che！很高興聽到您喜歡這把刀，願您的每次料理都充滿樂趣。感謝您的支持！
I'm sorry that I am not able to write review because I haven't used yet. I couldn't go fishing.
Hi Hisashi, thank you for your kind words! We hope you get the chance to try your knife soon. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you ever have any questions or concerns! Greetings from Japan, The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
Light Beige Sakura Wood / Without Custom Engraving
Good price, good knife, I need to use it more but good stuff! Happy! Good customer service too!
Hi Jackfruit, we're thrilled to hear you're happy with your Nakamura Hamono Bunka Knife! We hope it serves you well in your kitchen. Thanks for your kind words and support! Greetings from Japan, The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
Japanese Oak Urushi Lacquer Brown
Very nice knife. Blade was sharp on arrival. Good weight, comfortable handle. Thank you.
Hi there, we're delighted to hear you love the knife! Thank you for your kind words. Feel free to reach out at any time if you have any questions! Greetings from Japan, The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
Great knife. A few things to keep in mind:
- you will need to pay customs (at least inGermany where I live). It is not a lot but will add to the Costa of the knife
- you need to day it after washing, as the surface will corroded slightly quickly. Can be easily cleaned off but still worth considering - this is not stainless steel
- there are nice instructions, with lonk to a video explaining how to sharpen the knife. I was successful on the first try but I am sure my skills will increase :)
My thanks to the masters who keep the original Japanese tradition going.
Hi Tomasz, thank you for your detailed and thoughtful review! We're glad you appreciate the craftsmanship and the instructions. Your tips about care and customs are very helpful for future buyers. You are correct that carbon steel knives do require a bit more care than stainless steel knives - but many users do find they are worth it! Thanks for supporting traditional Japanese craftsmanship!
Greetings from Japan, The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
140mm
Amazing knife, really sharp... but wooo the roast is crazy fast, dont cut anything acidic with it, rinse it straight away...
Hi there! We're glad you love the sharpness of the knife. Thanks for the tip about rinsing it quickly after cutting acidic foods. We completely agree and have added this tip to our care instructions recently in case it helps future customers. You can also use your whetstone to remove small amounts of rust and keep your blade nice and sharp. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns! Greetings from Japan, The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
What a knife! I would like to thank JFC for the service, fast shipping and additional information about the maker. I will use and cherish it for the rest of my life
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The best knife I've ever had! It is super sharp, and stays sharp for ages. It cuts clean and true. Thanks a lot.
(Just a note for other European buyers – Belgian customs stung me for an additional 53,70€.)
Hi Simon,
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that you love your Nakamura Blacksmith Kurouchi Santoku. We hope it continues to serve you well in the kitchen. Thank you also for the customs information - this is helpful information for future customers!
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
Japanese Oak Urushi Lacquer Brown
Great knife, very well balanced AND sharp!!
Hi Hector, we're thrilled to hear you love the knife! Thank you for supporting Japanese craftsmanship!
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The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
170mm
Knife So pretty and Î’m glad to get il
Now I ´ve to use it !
Sincerly
Hi Christian, we're thrilled to hear you love the knife's beauty! Enjoy using it, and we're sure it will serve you well. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you ever have any questions.
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
Je ne l'ai utilisé que 2 fois mais je le trouve formidable.
Un look formidable et une super prise en main et aussi un peu du Japon à la maison.
Bonjour Roger, merci beaucoup pour votre gentil commentaire! Nous sommes ravis que le couteau vous plaise et qu'il apporte une touche du Japon dans votre cuisine. Au plaisir de vous servir à nouveau!
Cordialement,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
Yamazakura Cherry / With Diamond Whetstone
Very nice blade thin and sharp I was surprised by the plastic hilt not at all what I would expect on a knife of this price
Hi there, we're glad you enjoyed the sharpness and design of the knife! We appreciate your feedback- keep in mind that the KISEKI was designed to be lightweight to use and easy to maintain, so the materials used in the knife also take these points into consideration. Thank you once again for your feedback and for choosing us!
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
I’m liking this new knife, it’s my new favorite.
Hi Craig, we're thrilled to hear that the Kyohei Shindo Kurouchi Santoku Knife has become your new favorite! Thank you for sharing your experience and for supporting Japanese craftsmanship!
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
The knife is just as advertised and really light. I love it so far. Also kudos to customer service for promptly answering my questions about a US Post Office problem with delivery. Thanks!
Hi Richard, we're thrilled to hear you love the Nakamura Blacksmith Kurouchi Santoku! Thank you for your kind words and appreciation for our customer service. We’re here anytime you need us.
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
thick
My knife was not sharpened. It's the dullest knife I own.
Hi Jim, we're sorry to hear about your experience. We sent you an email regarding your issue with your knife. If you did not receive an email from our customer support team, please contact us again so we can help make this right for you. We truly want you to enjoy your knife, so we look forward to hearing from you!
Greetings from Japan, The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
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Very nice knife. I took the thin blade. The knife therefore is very light and handy. You kann feel the the dozen years of knowledge that went into this knife. It's meant as workhorse and not as collectors knife.
Hi Patrick, thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you appreciate the craftsmanship and the lightweight feel of the Nakamura Blacksmith Kurouchi Santoku. It truly is built for daily use and seasoned with years of expertise. Enjoy your new workhorse in the kitchen!
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
Great service and a very well crafted knife.
Hi Lee, thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying your Nakamura Hamono Nakiri Knife. Thank you once again for your continued support of Japanese craftsmanship! Happy cooking!
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
Light Beige Sakura Wood / With Custom Engraving
Herzlichen Dank für ihre sehr gute Arbeit. Ich erfreue mich jeden Tag an ihrem Messer. Es macht Spaß damit zu arbeiten.
Bald werde ich das nächste kaufen.
Ich freue mich dass ihre perfekte Organisation dafür gesorgt hat dass das Messer einen so weiten Weg bis in meine Hände gemacht hat.
Hallo Andreas, vielen Dank für Ihre wunderbare Rückmeldung! Es freut uns sehr, dass Sie so viel Freude an Ihrem Messer haben. Wir freuen uns schon auf Ihren nächsten Einkauf. Viel Freude beim Kochen! Beste Grüße, Ihr Japanese Food Craftsman Shop