Collection: Yamawaki Hamono
Yamawaki Hamono (山脇刃物) , located in Sakai City, Osaka, has been manufacturing and selling high-end professional knives for the main purpose of professionals since its establishment in 1927. Their main brands, named after Gou Umanosuke Yoshihiro, a swordsmith from the Kamakura period, has gained worldwide attention.
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Yoshihiro VG10 Hammered Damasucus Japanese Petty 150mm (5.9in)
Regular price ¥15,000 JPYRegular priceUnit price per¥23,540 JPYSale price ¥15,000 JPY
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Yoshihiro AUS10 Suminagashi-Finish Japanese Petty 135mm (5.3in)
Regular price ¥14,000 JPYRegular priceUnit price per¥21,000 JPYSale price ¥14,000 JPY
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Goh Umanosuke Yoshihiro Blue Steel #2 Kasumi Nakiri 180mm (7.08in)
Regular price ¥39,820 JPYRegular priceUnit price per
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Yoshihiro AUS10 Tsuchime Damascus Santoku 180mm Pheasantwood Handle & Sheath
Regular price ¥52,000 JPYRegular priceUnit price per
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Yoshihiro Blue Steel Super Japanese Small Santoku 140mm (5.5in) Oak Handle with a Sheath
Regular price ¥20,680 JPYRegular priceUnit price per
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Yoshihiro AUS10 Hammered Damasucus Japanese Santoku, Oakwood Burnt Pattern Lacquer Finish Handle
Regular price ¥23,210 JPYRegular priceUnit price per
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Yoshihiro Silver Steel #3 Nashiji Japanese Santoku 165mm (6.5in) Walnut Handle
Regular price ¥18,920 JPYRegular priceUnit price per
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Goh Umanosuke Yoshihiro White Steel #2 Kiritsuke-Deba 180mm (7.08in)
Regular price ¥38,060 JPYRegular priceUnit price per
About Yamawaki Hamono
What is Yamawaki Hamono?
Yamawaki Cutlery is a wholesaler. However, they are not just a company that wholesales and sells products, but a manufacturing wholesaler that coordinates everything from product planning to ordering and distribution with craftsmen.
The manufacturing process of Sakai Uchihamono is composed of craftsmen who specialize in each task. The blacksmiths forge the blades, the sharpeners sharpen them, and finally the wholesalers attach the handles.
Yamawaki Hamono was one of the first companies to establish an in-house sharpening department. By performing sharpening at their own factory, they manufacture knives with a sharpness and quality that cannot be found elsewhere.
You can see their knife sharpening technicques at 刃付け屋 youtube channel produced by employees.
Links
Yamawaki Hamono Official Instagram
Yamawaki Hamono Official Website
"If you can do it with a machine, do it." Yamawaki Hamono, Forbes Article