Manaka Hamono, located in Saitama, Japan, has been in the knife-making business since 1872.
Kisuke Manaka is the 5th generation. He is completely self-taught. With nothing but a small forge full of blacksmithing equipments and books on knife-making, Manaka-san started to teach himself how to make knives from scratch: from forge-welding to heat treatment to finishing.
Unlike other makers, Manaka-san forge-welds his own steel which is not an easy task (most blacksmiths buy pre-laminated steel). Everything is basically done in-house.
Manaka-san considers Tsukasa Hinoura-san as his mentor.
Construction type: honwarikomi | iron clad Steel type: carbon steel Steel: aogami#2
Total length: 375mm Blade length: 217mm Blade height at heel: 48.3mm Spine thickness at handle: 4.6mm Spine thickness at heel: 3.4mm Spine thickness at middle: 2.0mm Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.3mm Weight: 171g
Edge/bevel: 50:50 Handle: octagonal walnut Ferrule: black pakkawood Hand orientation: ambidextrous HRC: 63
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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
