I ordered a 150 mm santoku knife (crafted by Master Toshio Nakamura) and then a 165 mm curved bunka (handcrafted by Masters of Nakamura Hamono family). The 2 knives are both well balanced and great to use.
I also appreciate the sharpening stones that come with the knives.
Thank you all for your commitment !
Hallo echt gut 👍 das Messer.
An outstanding knife: incredibly sharp, beautifully thin behind the edge, and a true joy to use. It arrived promptly (delivery to France took just 10 days) and was packaged with great care to ensure perfect protection. I’m eternally grateful for what feels like a lifelong companion. I’m truly proud to own a Nenohi knife and to use it every day.
super couteau reçu assez vite
Cher David, un grand merci pour votre achat !
Nous espérons que ce couteau vous accompagnera avec plaisir dans la préparation de tous vos futurs plats. Amitiés du Japon, l'équipe Japanese Food Craftsman.
You may pay a little more but you get quality. Something handmade with tradition deserves a little higher price. You get what toy pay for.
Dear Roy,
Thank you for your positive review and for supporting Japanese craftsmanship! We are so glad to her that you value the time and effort that go into each handmade piece. We hope your knife serves you well for years to come!
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
Thx Mari it’s all good.
Dear Yeh JUI TE,
Thank you for your purchase and for your positive review! We hope your knife serves you well for years to come. Please feel free to reach out if you ever have any questions or concerns. Thank you once again for supporting Japanese craftsmanship.
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
Beautiful to handle crazy light. Taking some time to get used to the sharpness. Keeps getting caught on my fingernails. Beautiful craftsmanship. Thank you
Dear David Perra,
Thank you so much for your positive review and for supporting Fukuda Hamono with your order! We hope that once you get used to it, you find that the light weight and sharpness of the knife make cooking much easier and more pleasant! If you ever have any questions, feel free to reach out to us any time!
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
KISEKI Santoku Knife
Dear Paxton Gross,
Thank you so much for your positive review and for supporting Fukuda Hamono with your order! We hope your KISEKI knife serves you well for years to come!
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
This Kiseki knife with its tungsten-enhanced blade has completely transformed my kitchen routine. The tungsten infusion in the high-carbon steel makes it insanely durable and keeps the edge razor-sharp for long time.
Dear Villy,
Thank you so much for reaching out and for your positive review! We are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying your KISEKI knife from Fukuda Hamono! Made from a unique material, these knives are certainly unique, even among the many high quality Japanese knives out there! Thank you for supporting Japanese craftsmanship!
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
I took two different knifes and both is amazing quality. Is arrive quick from Japan but I have to pay in Belgium the VAT and service fee. I'm so happy to have this diamonds. Thank you for the good services
Dear Krasimir Yovchev,
Thank you so much for supporting Nakamura Hamono with your purchase, and for your positive review! We hope your knives serve you well for years to come. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you ever have any questions or need any assistance.
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
Knives are awesome. Razor sharp and well made additions to my kitchen.
Dear Erik Jacobs,
Many thanks for supporting Nakamura Hamono with your purchase and your positive review! We hope you have many chances to make delicious dishes with it. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you ever have any questions about your knife!
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
This is not a mass produced knife. This is handmade by one man. I love the finish on the knife. I love seeing what some would call blemishes, as something that’s made by that man, to create an amazing tool for my kitchen. It cuts so precisely, it’s so balanced, it’s so natural in my hand. I love seeing it on my cutting board, with meticulously cut vegetables I just prepared. I love it!
Dear Justin Foldesh,
Thank you so much for your purchase and your positive review! We are so happy to hear that you are satisfied with your knife! We are so pleased to share these unique pieces of craftsmanship from Japan with the world. It truly is a different exerperience than a mass-produced factory item. Thank you once again, and feel free to let us know if you have any questions about your knife!
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
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