Handle Material: Octagonal Black Ebony with Blond Buffalo Horn Ferrule
Nakagawa
Satoshi Nakagawa is a relatively young knifemaker who resides in the renowned city of Sakai, Japan. Sixteen years ago, he commenced his apprenticeship under the tutelage of the legendary artisan, Mr. Kenichi Shiraki, one of Japan's most esteemed blacksmiths. With the retirement of Master Shiraki and the subsequent closure of his workshop in 2020, the torch of craftsmanship has been entrusted to Mr. Satoshi Nakagawa, who holds the distinction of being Master Shiraki's sole Deshi (disciple). In April 2021, Mr. Satoshi Nakagawa established his own workshop, Nakagawa Hamono.
Sakai Kikumori
Sakai Kikumori knives are crafted by Kawamura Hamono, a family-operated cutlery company renowned for its production of high-quality Japanese and Western-style kitchen knives. Situated in Sakai, one of Japan's oldest and most esteemed knife-making centers, Kawamura Hamono has been crafting knives since the 1920s. Over the years, they have cultivated enduring partnerships with some of Sakai's finest blacksmiths and sharpeners, ensuring a tradition of excellence and craftsmanship in every knife they produce.
