Handle Material: Black Ebony with Black Buffalo Horn
Touroku Sakai
Led by its third-generation owner, Touroku Sakai is dedicated to uniting Japan’s most skilled craftsmen and sharing their artistry with the world. Drawing on decades of expertise and deep-rooted passion, the company collaborates with makers from across Japan to offer truly authentic Japanese knives. At Japanese Knife Studio, we are proud to present this carefully curated collection from Touroku Sakai to our customers.
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.
