About the Maker - Yoshikane Hamono

Located in Sanjo, Niigata and founded in 1919, Yoshikane Hamono (吉金刃物) is now lead by 4th generation artisan Kazuomi Yamamoto (山本和臣). With a reputation for heat treatments and sharpness, they continue to excel in making top notch kitchen knives.

About the Shape - Santoku

The Santoku (三德) is a versatile multi-use Japanese knife, famous for the translation of its name, ‘three virtues’. The three virtues are said to refer to the Santoku’s versatility in use for chopping, slicing and dicing, or the primary range of ingredients that it can be used for: fish, meat and vegetables.

About the Steel - SKD

Developed by Hitachi Metals in Japan, SKD is a high carbon – high chromium air hardening cold work tool steel, heat treatable to 60-64 HRC.

About the Finish - Nashiji

Nashiji (梨子地) literally translates to pear-fruit-skin as the finish imitates the skin of an Asian pear. This finish is created by polishing away the dark oxides while retaining the rough texture. Some may say Nashiji is in the middle between Kurouchi and Migaki.

Yoshikane Hamono SKD Nashiji Santoku 170mm

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Hatsukokoro (初心) SKD HSTS Nashiji Semi Stainless Clad Santoku 170mm, by Yoshikane

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