Shiraki Knives in Sakai City was one of the best blacksmiths in Japan. Kenichi Shiraki was a famous blacksmith who could make No. 1 water-tempered Honyaki knives (Shiroichi Mizu Honyaki) from white steel. It is said that there are only about four blacksmiths who can make these knives as of 2021. This skill is required.
Satoshi Nakagawa studied and crafted knives there for 16 years. He closed Shiraki Knives after Master Shiraki's retirement and started Nakagawa Knives in April 2021. He also makes Shiroichi Mizu Honyaki knives, single and double bevel knives, and stainless and carbon steel knives. This fact makes him one of the best blacksmiths in Japan. He has inherited Sakai's 600-year history and tradition of cutlery making.
Myojin is an incredibly talented sharpener with over 10 years of experience in the knife industry. During this time, he also trained as a blacksmith, which he says helps him better understand sharpening.
The entire Sakai knife industry, including Morihiro (Sakai's legendary knife sharpener), was very impressed by his sharpening skills. His personal drive, along with his incredible, consistent productivity, allowed him to improve quickly.
Shiraki Knives in Sakai City was one of the best blacksmiths in Japan. Kenichi Shiraki was a famous blacksmith who could make No. 1 water-tempered Honyaki knives (Shiroichi Mizu Honyaki) from white steel. It is said that there are only about four blacksmiths who can make these knives as of 2021. This skill is required.
Satoshi Nakagawa studied and crafted knives there for 16 years. He closed Shiraki Knives after Master Shiraki's retirement and started Nakagawa Knives in April 2021. He also makes Shiroichi Mizu Honyaki knives, single and double bevel knives, and stainless and carbon steel knives. This fact makes him one of the best blacksmiths in Japan. He has inherited Sakai's 600-year history and tradition of cutlery making.
Myojin is an incredibly talented sharpener with over 10 years of experience in the knife industry. During this time, he also trained as a blacksmith, which he says helps him better understand sharpening.
The entire Sakai knife industry, including Morihiro (Sakai's legendary knife sharpener), was very impressed by his sharpening skills. His personal drive, along with his incredible, consistent productivity, allowed him to improve quickly.
