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KinsaiKinsai
We use the highest quality steel, Hitachi Metals' "Hakushi Ichi-go".
By using a special technique of pouring brass into the mouthpiece and the name, the golden color of the various parts makes this craftwork very rare as well as luxurious.
Unlike ordinary welding, it takes a lot of time and effort, and is made using delicate techniques, making it a gem of handmade craftsmanship.
MaiwaiMaiwai
This product is a collaboration between two of Chiba Prefecture's proudest traditional crafts, "Maiwai" and "Kanto Butcher Knife", with the cooperation of the Institute of Design and Culture Planning, Chiba University. This is a collaboration between two of Chiba Prefecture's proudest traditional crafts, "Maiwai" and "Kanto Butcher Knife", with the cooperation of the Chiba University Institute of Design and Cultural Planning.
We hope you will enjoy this collaboration of dyeing and forging techniques.
MandaiMandai
After repeated prototyping of several types of stainless steel, we have selected a steel with an excellent balance of sharpness, durability, workability, and corrosion resistance.
We also offer several types of patterns to choose from depending on the grade, and for the highest grade, we use the highest quality natural wood available at the time, making this a special knife with an even higher quality appearance as a crafted product.
The well-balanced blade with excellent corrosion resistance and the beauty of natural wood can be used for a long time.
Shimousanokuni
The only all-handmade Kanto beef sword in Japan designated as a traditional craft designated by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry and a traditional craft designated by Chiba Prefecture.
It is a handmade Western knife with a soul by a blacksmith who inherited the traditional technique of a blacksmith from ancient Japan. Using the finest steel material, blank paper No. 1, which is now difficult to obtain, the brand is "Shimosa Province" as a traditional craft that represents Chiba Prefecture.
It is one of the most rare and supreme products produced by the Kanto beef sword craftsman, who is the only one in Japan.
Shimousanokuni
As the post-war reconstruction progresses and Western food culture permeates in Japan, demand for Western knives such as beef knives will rapidly increase, and beef sword making in the Kanto region will flourish.
During the prosperity of chef's knife making in the Kanto region, nearly 20 skilled blacksmiths such as Masatsugu (Kanmori Eiji), Masakin, Masamune, and Murasada emerged.
Musashi Kunimitsu Tsukisaku has changed due to the fact that Goka Knife Mfg. Co., Ltd., which inherited the manufacturing technology with Masatsugu (Kanmori Eiji) as the master, does not mechanize even about 30 years after its release and sticks to the total handicraft (total fire) manufacturing method. No traditional technique and reliable quality, Kanto beef sword designated as a traditional craft designated by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, and a traditional craft designated by Chiba Prefecture.
ZA18
V gold No. 10 is popular as the finest stainless steel these days.
It has excellent durability, but it has a very strong stickiness peculiar to stainless steel and is difficult to sharpen.
ZA18 is similar to the properties of V-gold No. 10, but because it contains cobalt, it is harder and more durable than V-gold No. 10, and is a steel material that can be cut for a long time.
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A good knife makes cooking more delicious! More fun!
Since ancient times, knives have been indispensable for cooking. Because they are used frequently and for a long time in daily life, it is important to choose knives that are sharp and durable. By using a good quality knife that suits you, you can change the appearance and finish of your food, making your daily cooking more delicious and enjoyable.
A good kitchen knife is a partner that makes your life more enjoyable, and you want to use it for a long time without having to replace it often.
For this reason, we recommend knives that are sharp and durable, and that you can feel the change in them by taking care of them every day. All of our representative brands, "Maiwai", "Kinsai", and "Mandai", are made with the highest quality steel and handle materials, and are handcrafted by traditional craftsmen to ensure high sharpness and durability.
Blades are good luck charms to cut off evil and open up the future.
Since ancient times, knives have been considered a symbol of authority in Japan, and were treated as the best offering that also served to ward off evil.
Blades have also been used to mark new beginnings, such as a sword for a bride's wedding gown, a guardian sword for the Shichigosan (seven-five-three) ceremony for boys, scissors for cutting the ribbon at a building completion ceremony, an axe for a ship launching ceremony, and a cake knife for a wedding cake.
As a gift for your loved ones, we recommend our high quality hizukuri knives, which are designated as a traditional craft by the government.