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.
Construction type: monosteel Steel category: stainless Steel type: Takefu VG1 (VG1 is the tougher cousin of VG10)
Total length: 380mm Blade length: 226mm Blade height at heel: 49.7mm Spine thickness at handle: 2.3mm Spine thickness at heel: 2.1mm Spine thickness at middle: 1.8mm Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 0.7mm Weight: 150g
Edge/bevel: 50:50 Handle: octagonal walnut (custom) Hand orientation: ambidextrous
Reminder: Japanese knives, such as this Yoshihiro VG1 240mm kiritsuke gyuto knife, require extra care. Explore our care guide for maintaining its superior performance.
We do not charge Japanese consumption tax. Same price worldwide. Please refer to our FAQ #12
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 Complete Care Guide
