Toshihiro Wakui Knives

Toshihiro Wakui is an extremely talented craftsman who once worked for Yoshikane Hamono in Sanjo. He started his own knife-making business also in Sanjo, and his excellent products were a secret of Japanese knife enthusiasts for a long time. Recently, he has gained more recognition, and his knives are enjoying growing acclaim. Forged with White #2 steel, with a very thin blade and high hardness of about HRC 63-64, Wakui knives are considered one of the most promising products of contemporary blacksmiths in the knife world!
Wakui knives are one of our favorite blacksmiths; his knives delight with their quality-to-price ratio. They are characterized by a balance that is ideal for kitchen work and a sense of durability that is provided by a solidly made knife spine. The blades are thin and perfectly profiled, which translates into high cutting performance. The White #2 carbon steel used for production is easy to sharpen, allows for a very sharp edge to be achieved, and maintains it for a long time. The steel core oxidizes over time and becomes covered with a beautiful patina, and thanks to the attractive stainless Nashiji coating, the knives are easy to maintain. We encourage those who are looking for their first Japanese carbon steel knife to discover Wakui knives.