Yoshihiro is a brand by Yamawaki Cutlery Mfg. Co. Ltd.---one of the biggest knifemakers in Sakai, Japan. The cutlery ("hamono") was established in 1945 and has been providing high-quality knives for home and professional use.
Some of the well-known blacksmiths working with them are Genkai Masakuni, Kenji Togashi, and Yoshikazu Ikeda.
Yamawaki hamono is a certified "Sakai Wazashu". It is a certification by the Sakai Chamber of Commerce and Industry granted to excellent Sakai companies that preserve traditional techniques. There are only four hamono in Sakai with this certification.
Total length: 314mm Blade length: 166mm Blade height at heel: 47.2mm Spine thickness at handle: 1.9mm Spine thickness at heel: 1.8mm Spine thickness at middle: 1.7mm Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.2mm Weight: 141g
Edge/bevel: 50:50 Handle: octagonal walnut Hand orientation: ambidextrous
Reminder: Proper maintenance ensures the excellence of Japanese knives, like this Yoshihiro nashiji ginsan 165mm santoku knife. Visit our guide for maintaining its superb quality.
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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