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SHARPENER: KYUZO

SHARPENER: KYUZO

Kyuzo’s father Heihachi is one of the busiest sharpeners in Sakai. Heihachi’s workshop room and corridor were always filled with knives waiting to be sharpened. Although Kyuzo initially worked under...

SHARPENER: KYUZO

Kyuzo’s father Heihachi is one of the busiest sharpeners in Sakai. Heihachi’s workshop room and corridor were always filled with knives waiting to be sharpened. Although Kyuzo initially worked under...

BLACKSMITH: KIKUCHIYO

BLACKSMITH: KIKUCHIYO

In the early 2000s, Kikuchiyo was invited by master craftsman of Sakai to join them as a blacksmith. The art of blacksmithing is physical, the rough working environment of fire...

BLACKSMITH: KIKUCHIYO

In the early 2000s, Kikuchiyo was invited by master craftsman of Sakai to join them as a blacksmith. The art of blacksmithing is physical, the rough working environment of fire...

SHOP: CUTLERY TSUBAYA

SHOP: CUTLERY TSUBAYA

The famous Kappabashi Dougu Street in Tokyo is world famous for restaurant supplies and food-related tools. The knife shop called Tsubaya is one of the smallest and oldest kitchen knife...

SHOP: CUTLERY TSUBAYA

The famous Kappabashi Dougu Street in Tokyo is world famous for restaurant supplies and food-related tools. The knife shop called Tsubaya is one of the smallest and oldest kitchen knife...

VIDEO: SHARPENING MUNETSUGU YANAGIBA

VIDEO: SHARPENING MUNETSUGU YANAGIBA

 Co-owner of Tosho Knife Arts: Ivan Gomez Fonseca is sharpening Munetsugu Yasuki High Carbon Yanagiba finishing with Hakka Natural stone.Shooting/ Edit by HITOHIRAPlease describe our channelTosho Knife ArtsEmail: info@toshoknifearts.comPhone: 647.722.6329Address:...

VIDEO: SHARPENING MUNETSUGU YANAGIBA

 Co-owner of Tosho Knife Arts: Ivan Gomez Fonseca is sharpening Munetsugu Yasuki High Carbon Yanagiba finishing with Hakka Natural stone.Shooting/ Edit by HITOHIRAPlease describe our channelTosho Knife ArtsEmail: info@toshoknifearts.comPhone: 647.722.6329Address:...

JUST ARRIVED: TAKEDA SINGLE BEVEL KNIVES SNEAK PEEK

JUST ARRIVED: TAKEDA SINGLE BEVEL KNIVES SNEAK ...

Here’s a sneak peek at the Takeda single bevel knives that just arrived from Okayama/Niimi. Once they are re-sharpened, polished, and re-handled, we will upload more updated photos. Please visit...

JUST ARRIVED: TAKEDA SINGLE BEVEL KNIVES SNEAK ...

Here’s a sneak peek at the Takeda single bevel knives that just arrived from Okayama/Niimi. Once they are re-sharpened, polished, and re-handled, we will upload more updated photos. Please visit...

VIDEO: HONYAKI

VIDEO: HONYAKI

Hitohira is a Japanese knife, tool and lifestyle item supplier, created by an experienced and passionate knife user and seller who has worked extensively in Japan and North America. Hitohira...

VIDEO: HONYAKI

Hitohira is a Japanese knife, tool and lifestyle item supplier, created by an experienced and passionate knife user and seller who has worked extensively in Japan and North America. Hitohira...