These magnificent knives are crafted by master blacksmith Kamo-san of Takefu Village, Japan. It's rare to find blacksmiths who excel at both grinding and forging, but Kamo-san is one of them. He works with a very small team of just two other workers. While many workshops entrust their blades to various workers for the various stages of production, Kamo-san keeps these operations in-house and under his personal supervision.
Shiro Kamo, born in 1958, is the current president of the Takefu Knife Village Association. Kamo has been honored for his skills with the title Dento-Kogei-shi, meaning Master of Traditional Craftsmanship. This renowned Japanese title is awarded to a select few artisans who have made a significant contribution to their craft in a particular region. Kamo is a second-generation blacksmith with a deep passion for his craft and teaches Japanese blacksmithing in Europe.
These magnificent knives are crafted by master blacksmith Kamo-san of Takefu Village, Japan. It's rare to find blacksmiths who excel at both grinding and forging, but Kamo-san is one of them. He works with a very small team of just two other workers. While many workshops entrust their blades to various workers for the various stages of production, Kamo-san keeps these operations in-house and under his personal supervision.
Shiro Kamo, born in 1958, is the current president of the Takefu Knife Village Association. Kamo has been honored for his skills with the title Dento-Kogei-shi, meaning Master of Traditional Craftsmanship. This renowned Japanese title is awarded to a select few artisans who have made a significant contribution to their craft in a particular region. Kamo is a second-generation blacksmith with a deep passion for his craft and teaches Japanese blacksmithing in Europe.