This Masuda kurozome damascus shirogami#2 kiridashi is a handcrafted Japanese tool made by Sanjo-based blacksmith Yoshihide Masuda. A kiridashi is a traditional Japanese utility knife with a single bevel blade, typically used for woodworking, carving, and other detailed tasks.
❖ Yoshihide Masuda, born in 1976, is the third-generation owner of Masuda Hamono, a knife-making workshop in Sanjo City, Japan, established in the late 1940s. Joining the family business in 2017, Yoshihide works alongside his father, Ken Masuda, a designated Traditional Craftsman. Yoshihide has quickly distinguished himself in crafting high-quality kiridashi knives and introducing innovations. In 2023, he embarked on a project to expand the workshop's offerings, which resulted in the release of a select number of kitchen knives with beautiful twisted damascus patterns in 2024, showcasing his remarkable skill in traditional Japanese blacksmithing techniques.
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Blacksmith:Yoshihide Masuda Producing area: Sanjo, Japan Steel: shirogami#2 Finish: damacus Overall length: 220mm Edge length: 75mm Weight: 127g Edge/bevel: single bevel Hand orientation: right-handed
Shipping & Returns
• Worldwide shipping from Tokyo via EMS/DHL • Ships within 24-48 hours • Online tracking included • 30-day returns on unused items Details
Care Guide
• Use whetstones for sharpening • Use wooden or rubber cutting boards • Keep clean and dry to prevent rust • Avoid cutting bones or frozen foods • Hand wash only - no dishwasher View Care Guide
