Yoshikane Hamono

Yoshikane Hamono, founded in 1919 in Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture, Japan, is a prestigious knife-making house now led by fourth-generation master blacksmith Kazuomi Yamamoto, upholding over a century of family craftsmanship.
Renowned for their standout concave grinds, Yoshikane knives—like those in their SKD and Shirogami lines—offer exceptional cutting performance with reduced drag, thanks to precise geometry that enhances food release. Forged with premium steels such as White #2 and semi-stainless SKD, their blades combine traditional hand-forging techniques with meticulous heat treatment, ensuring sharpness and durability. Based in a city famed for its metalwork, Yoshikane has trained notable smiths like Naoki Mazaki, cementing its legacy as a leader in Japanese cutlery excellence.

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