About the Maker - Tetsujin Hamono

Tetsujin Hamono is a renowned Japanese knife-making workshop, founded by blacksmith Toru Tamura and sharpener Naohito Myojin. The duo started Tetsujin Hamono in the late 2010s and have since been crafting world-class blades. Together, Tamura and Myojin create knives that are not only functional but also embody the spirit of Japanese craftsmanship.

About the Shape - Bunka

The Bunka (文化) is a versatile general-purpose Japanese knife and a common variation of the widely popular Santoku knife. It is adept at cutting, chopping, slicing, dicing and mincing foods such as meat, fish, vegetables and herbs.

About the Steel - Cobalt Special

Developed by Takefu Special Steel Company in Japan, the Cobalt Special is a super high-grade stainless steel as Cobalt (Co) strengthens the matrix and is effective in maintaining a long-lasting sharp edge.

About the Finish - Kasumi

Kasumi (霞) means "mist" and refers to the hazy appearance of the soft steel/iron cladding, in contrast to the fine polished cutting edge.

Tetsujin Hamono Cobalt Special Kasumi Bunka 180mm

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