Collection: Yoshida Knives Hamono

Yoshida Knives Hamono

Yoshida Hamono is a family business with a very long tradition of hand forging knives and tools. Yoshida Hamono specializes particularly in the production of knives made from powder steel ZDP-189.

Knives from the Black ZDP-189 series, forged using the SAN-MAI technique, feature a three-layer blade where a very hard core is forged from ZDP-189 steel and the outer layers are made of soft stainless steel that protects the core. Thanks to the San-mai technique, the blades are durable and flexible. During the heat treatment process, these knives achieve a very high hardness level of 65-67 HRC.

The Kuro-uchi blade finish is unprocessed (black) steel that gives these knives a unique Japanese appearance. The blades also show marks from hand forging, slight dents, which makes each kitchen knife unique and one of a kind. The traditional Japanese octagonal "WA" style handle is made of dark walnut wood and is very comfortable for both right-handed and left-handed users. Knives from the Black ZDP-189 series embody the features of the best kitchen knives: the best ZDP-189 steel, functionality, and beautiful traditional finishing.

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