Brand: Takada no Hamono
Blacksmith: Tanaka 田中打刃物製作所
Production area: Sakai-Osaka/Japan
Profile: Petty
Size: 135 mm
Steel type: carbon steel (oxidizable)
Steel: Yasuki Blue (Aogami) #1, Soft Iron Clad
Handle: Ho wood and buffalo horn, octagonal ferrule
Total length: 268 mm
Edge length: 126 mm
Length from handle to tip: 137 mm
Blade height: 28 mm
Thickness: 2.5 mm
Handle length: 131 mm
Weight: 59g
Hand orientation: Ambidextrous
Grinder: Mitsuaki Takada
Takada no Hamono:
Mitsaki Takada is a knife craftsman in Sakai, having worked for Ashi Hamono since 2004 before founding TAKADA no HAMONO in 2018. He is versatile and has great expertise in Hamaguri-style convex sharpening. His polishing technique is innovative and unique. The brand concept is multi-dimensional. This is expressed through his choice of logos that resemble the sun or a star. He is passionate about creating pieces that bring joy to those around them. With this multi-faceted philosophy of mind, he focuses not only on blade making (forging and sharpening), but also on woodworking and leathercraft. Mitsuaki Takada believes that detail is life! – His love of craftsmanship and kitchen knife making is evident, with his attention to even the smallest details.
These knives have a fine cutting feel and excellent edge life. They represent an exciting new generation of Sakai craftsmen producing superior quality work. I am extremely fortunate to work with Takada no Hamono and represent this company in Montreal.
Brand: Takada no Hamono
Blacksmith: Tanaka 田中打刃物製作所
Production area: Sakai-Osaka/Japan
Profile: Petty
Size: 135 mm
Steel type: carbon steel (oxidizable)
Steel: Yasuki Blue (Aogami) #1, Soft Iron Clad
Handle: Ho wood and buffalo horn, octagonal ferrule
Total length: 268 mm
Edge length: 126 mm
Length from handle to tip: 137 mm
Blade height: 28 mm
Thickness: 2.5 mm
Handle length: 131 mm
Weight: 59g
Hand orientation: Ambidextrous
Grinder: Mitsuaki Takada
Takada no Hamono:
Mitsaki Takada is a knife craftsman in Sakai, having worked for Ashi Hamono since 2004 before founding TAKADA no HAMONO in 2018. He is versatile and has great expertise in Hamaguri-style convex sharpening. His polishing technique is innovative and unique. The brand concept is multi-dimensional. This is expressed through his choice of logos that resemble the sun or a star. He is passionate about creating pieces that bring joy to those around them. With this multi-faceted philosophy of mind, he focuses not only on blade making (forging and sharpening), but also on woodworking and leathercraft. Mitsuaki Takada believes that detail is life! – His love of craftsmanship and kitchen knife making is evident, with his attention to even the smallest details.
These knives have a fine cutting feel and excellent edge life. They represent an exciting new generation of Sakai craftsmen producing superior quality work. I am extremely fortunate to work with Takada no Hamono and represent this company in Montreal.