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Dao Vua is a Vietnamese brand that recently started very good reputation for their quality / price ratio. Handmade knives made by the family and community members and the ideal choice for beginners in the handmade knives world. They are exporting 50% of their production in USA where they started becoming a favorite for the ones that want a handmade knife without “breaking the bank”. The V-3 Series is made from 52100 carbon steel, fully by hand, at a HRC61 hardness. It features a Nashiji / Hammered finish and an ergonomic octagonal Ebony and Rosewood wooden handle. The Nakiri looks like a small cleaver and is specialized for vegetables. Is a double bevel knife and has a tall, thin blade. It is a very popular knife throughout Japan. Feels nimble in the handle despite its size and its thin blade is designed for precise cuts. Perfect for chopping, slicing and push cuts. Important Note: Dao Vua knives are fully hand forged and therefore can have imperfections in finishing or straightness. They are delivered without a box (but very well protected) and extra sharpening service is strongly suggested as their sharpness out of the box can be drastically improved. Handles come in different colors and may vary from the one you see in the picture. If you want to be sure of the handle color kindly contact us by email or messenger. Important Note: This is a Carbon Steel knife and not a stainless one. Requires attention and care in its maintenance like quick washing and drying after use, storing in low humidity area and application of mineral oil if not used for some time. Over time it will form a patina that will protect it from rust. In case rust appears, use baking soda on wet blade, leave it for 10 mins and rub carefully with your finger or a soft sponge. In case rust is not removed, contact us for further instructions.
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Hatsu - Kokoro means innocent spirit. A very important wholesaler from Amagasaki city in Hyogo prefecture cooperating with some of the best craftsmen in Japan. The Hatsukokoro brand is their house brand, crafted from undisclosed but some of the most experienced blacksmiths. The Hayabusa Series are true lasers. Made in Seki City using VG-10, an extremely reliable stainless steel that hold an edge for very long but at the same time is very easy to sharpen. Tsuchime / Hammered finish with a distinct lamination line makes it look beautiful combined with a perfect fit and finish and a octagonal handle. The Nakiri, that looks like a small cleaver, is a specialized knife for vegetables. It is a double bevel knife and has a tall, thin blade in order to go through vegetables easily. It is a very popular knife throughout Japan as well as the rest of the world because its specialized profile makes the veggie preparation so easy. Feels nimble in the handle despite its size and its thin blade is designed for precise cuts. Perfect for chopping, slicing and push cuts.
Brand / Blacksmith Hatsukokoro Series: Hayabusa VG-10 Knife type: Nakiri 180 Blade Length / Total length (mm): 169 / 317 Grind: 50/50 Finish: San Mai Steel type: VG-10 Forging method: Tsuchime (Hammered) / Migaki HRC hardness: 62 Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Octagonal / Ebony Mono Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 1,8 Blade height at heel (mm): 48 Weight (gr): 163 Notes: -
Hatsu – Kokoro means innocent spirit. A very important wholesaler from Amagasaki city in Hyogo prefecture cooperating with some of the best craftsmen in Japan. The Hatsukokoro brand is their house brand, crafted from undisclosed but some of the most experienced blacksmiths. The Hikari Series are made of new technology SLD SEMI stainless steel that holds an edge for very long but at the same time is easy to sharpen. Polished finish with a distinct lamination line makes it look beautiful combined with a perfect fit and finish and a Mono Ebony octagonal handle. The most impressive characteristic of this series is it’s extreme, laser like, grind and blade thickness as well as it’s light weight! The Nakiri, that looks like a small cleaver, is a specialized knife for vegetables. It is a double bevel knife and has a tall, thin blade in order to go through vegetables easily. It is a very popular knife throughout Japan as well as the rest of the world because its specialized profile makes the veggie preparation so easy. Feels nimble in the handle despite its size and its thin blade is designed for precise cuts. Perfect for chopping, slicing and push cuts.
Brand / Blacksmith Hatsukokoro Series: Hikari Knife type: Nakiri 160 Blade Length / Total length (mm): 165 / 305 Grind: 50/51 Finish: Polished / Satin Steel type: SLD Forging method: San Mai HRC hardness: 62 Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Wa / Mono Ebony Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 1,7 / 0,5 Blade height at heel (mm): 52 Weight (gr): 162 Notes: -
Founded more than 100 years ago in 1919 by Tokie Hokiyama in Tosa – Shikoku Island – Hokiyama cutlery stands on a triangle of values: Tradition, Innovation and practicality. They preserve the original clad forging method cultivated over 800 years of Tosa cutlery history with craftsman spirit and ambitions of making further innovations for the future. While making traditional knives, they keep on searching up-to-date technologies, materials and manufacturing process, and always trying to develop more refined products aiming at further evolution. The Sakon Ginga line is made of Gingami (Silver-3) stainless steel at a hardness of HRC 61-62. Being also stainless cladded with SUS – 405 stainless steel, requires less care that the carbon steel knives and are very easy to sharpen. Features a beautiful Nashiji finish and an octagonal Rosewood handle. The Nakiri that looks like a small cleaver, is a specialized knife for vegetables. It is a double bevel knife and has a tall, thin blade in order to go through vegetables easily. It is a very popular knife throughout Japan as well as the rest of the world because its specialized profile makes the veggie preparation so easy. Feels nimble in the handle despite its size and its thin blade is designed for precise cuts. Perfect for chopping, slicing and push cuts. Fitted with a beautiful Rosewood Wa octagonal handle.
Brand / Blacksmith: Hokiyama Series: Sakon Ginga Knife type: Nakiri 165mm Blade Length / Total length (mm): 165 / 305 Grind: Double Bevel Finish: Nashiji Steel type: Ginsan (Silver-3) Forging method: San Mai HRC hardness: 62 Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Octagonal / Rosewood / Wood Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 2 Blade height at heel (mm): 51 Weight (gr): 158 Notes: -
Located in Sikoku island in the Ehime prefecture, Ishizuchi started their production exactly 100 years ago, in 1920, lead by Tomika Kajiura as their founder. As many blacksmiths at the time, they first focused in Agricultural tools and equipment. Today, the fourth generation descendants, lead by Taketoshi Kajiura, is focusing exclusively on knives using the area’s craftsmen and striving to deliver high quality traditional knives at competitive prices. The Nakiri that looks like a small cleaver, is a specialized knife for vegetables. It is a double bevel knife and has a tall, thin blade in order to go through vegetables easily. It is a very popular knife throughout Japan as well as the rest of the world because its specialized profile makes the veggie preparation so easy. Feels nimble in the handle despite its size and its thin blade is designed for precise cuts. Perfect for chopping, slicing and push cuts. The Ishizuchi Kurouchi Nakiri 165mm, would be the knife of choice for those who love veggies in their everyday home cooking or professional prep. . It is made from Blue-2 (Aogami 2) steel, one of the most famous steels in Japanese knife making, has a traditional Kurouchi finish and is fitted with a beautiful Walnut handle. This knife is a real bargain for its quality. Important Note: This is a Carbon Steel knife and not a stainless one. Requires attention and care in its maintenance like quick washing and drying after use, storing in low humidity area and application of mineral oil if not used for some time. Over time it will form a patina that will protect it from rust. In case rust appears, use baking soda on wet blade, leave it for 10 mins and rub carefully with your finger or a soft sponge. In case rust is not removed, contact us for further instructions.
Brand / Blacksmith: Ishizuchi Series: Kurouchi Knife type: Nakiri Blade Length / Total length (mm): 165 Grind: 50 / 50 Finish: Kurouchi Steel type: Blue 2 Forging method: San Mai HRC hardness: 62 - 64 Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Octagonal / Rosewood /Plywood Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 2 / 0,6 Blade height at heel (mm): 51 Weight (gr): 146 Notes: -
Masutani knives are manufactured in Echizen, the modern “knife city” of Japan. The company is run by Mr. Masutani, a 4th generation blacksmith and the brother of the owner of Ryusen Hamono, a well-known Japanese brand. Mr. Masutani exploited his more than 30 years experience in bladesmithing and decided to make knives by himself with the main goal being to produce high quality knives using the best materials at affordable prices. The Nakiri that looks like a small cleaver, is a specialized knife for vegetables. It is a double bevel knife and has a tall, thin blade in order to go through vegetables easily. It is a very popular knife throughout Japan as well as the rest of the world because its specialized profile makes the veggie preparation so easy. Feels nimble in the handle despite its size and its thin blade is designed for precise cuts. Perfect for chopping, slicing and push cuts. This 170mm Nakiri is a bargain for its quality and cutting performance and is suitable for people starting in the Japanese knives world but still prefer a western handle. Ideal for veggie lovers, will fly through all ingredients. Razor sharp out of the box.
Brand / Blacksmith: Masutani Series: Black Pakka or Scotch Knife type: Nakiri Blade Length / Total length (mm): 170 / 300 Grind: 50/50 Finish: Damascus Steel type: VG10 Forging method: San Mai Damascus HRC hardness: 61-62 Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Black Pakka Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 1,8 Blade height at heel (mm): 45 Weight (gr): 156 Notes: -
Kunio knives are manufactured in Echizen, the modern “knife city” of Japan. The company is run by Mr. Masutani, a 4th generation blacksmith and the brother of the owner of Ryusen Hamono, a well-known Japanese brand. Mr. Masutani exploited his more than 30 years experience in bladesmithing and decided to make knives by himself with the main goal being to produce high quality knives using the best materials at affordable prices. The Nakiri that looks like a small cleaver, is a specialized knife for vegetables. It is a double bevel knife and has a tall, thin blade in order to go through vegetables easily. It is a very popular knife throughout Japan as well as the rest of the world because its specialized profile makes the veggie preparation so easy. Feels nimble in the handle despite its size and its thin blade is designed for precise cuts. Perfect for chopping, slicing and push cuts. This 170mm Nakiri made out of VG-1 stainless steel, is a bargain for its quality and cutting performance and is suitable for people starting in the Japanese knives world but still prefer a western handle. Ideal for veggie lovers, will fly through all ingredients. Razor sharp out of the box.
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Kunio knives are manufactured in Echizen, the modern “knife city” of Japan. The company is run by Mr. Masutani, a 4th generation blacksmith and the brother of the owner of Ryusen Hamono, a well-known Japanese brand. Mr. Masutani exploited his more than 30 years experience in bladesmithing and decided to make knives by himself with the main goal being to produce high quality knives using the best materials at affordable prices. The Nakiri that looks like a small cleaver, is a specialized knife for vegetables. It is a double bevel knife and has a tall, thin blade in order to go through vegetables easily. It is a very popular knife throughout Japan as well as the rest of the world because its specialized profile makes the veggie preparation so easy. Feels nimble in the handle despite its size and its thin blade is designed for precise cuts. Perfect for chopping, slicing and push cuts. This 170mm Nakiri made out of VG-1 stainless steel, is a bargain for its quality and cutting performance and is suitable for people starting in the Japanese knives world but still prefer a western handle. Ideal for veggie lovers, will fly through all ingredients. Razor sharp out of the box.
Brand / Blacksmith Kunio Series Tsuchime Knife type Nakiri Blade Length / Total length mm 165 / 295 Grind 50/50 Finish hammered Steel type VG-1 Forging method San Mai HRC hardness 61-62 Handle type / Material / Ferrule Western Scotch Spine Thickness at heel / tip mm 1,6 Blade height at heel mm 52 Weight gr 160 Notes -
Shimomura, the manufacturer of Murato brand, began its blacksmithing business in Sanjo in 1874. They started producing sickles and forged knives inheriting the long tradition of Sanjo craftsmen, an area among the most famous knife producing regions in Japan. Over time they evolved their business in producing also stainless steel kitchen knives and cutting tools. Their “Classic” Series is made with 3 layered steel, with VG-10 stainless steel at its core, a favorite of professional chefs because of its low maintenance requirements and long lasting edge sharpness. The stainless steel bolster adds to the hygiene and durability. Knives are made full tang and the curved handle is made of Pakka wood with 3 pins securing it in place. The Nakiri that looks like a small cleaver, is a specialized knife for vegetables. It is a double bevel knife and has a tall, thin blade in order to go through vegetables easily. It is a very popular knife throughout Japan as well as the rest of the world because its specialized profile makes the veggie preparation so easy. Feels nimble in the handle despite its size and its thin blade is designed for precise cuts. Perfect for chopping, slicing and push cuts.
Brand / Blacksmith: Shimomura Series: Murato classic Knife type: Nakiri Blade Length / Total length mm: 165 / 295 Grind: 50 / 50 Finish: Polished Steel type: VG-10 Forging method: San-Mai HRC hardness: 60 - 62 Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Western / Pakka / Stainless Spine Thickness at heel / tip mm: 1,6 Blade height at heel mm: 47 Weight gr: 188 Notes: -
Nigara Hamono has been appointed by the region of Tsugaru to make Japanese swords over 350 years ago. As one of the few noble swordsmiths in Japan, they have continued to preserve this art. During the Showa period, the 5th generation Kunitoshi Nigara, the master swordsmith, was a legendary swordsmith praised for his work and considered a national treasure. Today, the 8th generation young blacksmith Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa, (son of the company’s president Toshiju Yoshizawa), is evolving the family traditions creating unique knives. The “Anmon” design was inspired by the rippling water of the Anmon Waterfalls, cascading from the foot of the World Heritage Shirakami Mountains adjacent to the city of Hirosaki. Old growth beech and pine encompass the Anmon falls where the cool mountain stream cascades down from the precipitous rocks above. The sight of the rippling waterfall has enchanted its visitors with its mystical power. A truly unique Damascus pattern (no one is similar to another), made of SG2 steel (new technology powder metal stainless steel). The Nakiri is the ideal knife for vegetables and therefore the loved one by most vegeterians. The 180mm size is for use by experienced home cooks and professionals. Very thin, slides through vegetables with ease, and protects them from cell damage, thus improving their taste and hygiene.
Brand / Blacksmith: Nigara Hamono Series: Anmon SG2 Knife type: Nakiri Blade Length / Total length (mm): 165 / 315 Grind: 50 / 50 Finish: Damascus Steel type: SG2 Stainless Forging method: San Mai HRC hardness: 62 Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Octagonal / Wenge / Horn Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 1,9 / 0,2 Blade height at heel (mm): 52 Weight (gr): 155 Notes: -
One of the top manufacturers in the city of Sakai, known as the “city of knives” that used to be known as the “Venice of the East”. The 600 year continuous tradition, cultivated the Sakai Takayuki brand, making it one of the most famous today in Japan. In 1982 these knives earned the rare distinction to be designated as Traditional Arts and Crafts. The Inox line of products is hand finished by expert craftsmen and is made using AUS-8 stainless steel and a POM resin western type handle. Razor sharp out of the box this is a line carrying a legendary name at affordable prices. The Nakiri that looks like a small cleaver, is a specialized knife for vegetables. It is a double bevel knife and has a tall, thin blade in order to go through vegetables easily. It is a very popular knife throughout Japan as well as the rest of the world because its specialized profile makes the veggie preparation so easy. Feels nimble in the handle despite its size and its thin blade is designed for precise cuts. Perfect for chopping, slicing and push cuts. This 180mm Nakiri is suitable for people starting in the Japanese knives world but still prefer a western handle. Ideal for veggie lovers, will fly through all ingredients.
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The founder of Tadafusa, Sone Torasaburo started the company from nothing in the 23rd year of the Showa era in 1948. He made various kinds of knives such as sickles, short swords and kitchen knives by using the forging techniques he learned as an apprentice making hand-forged metal scales. He gradually started to specialize in making fishing knives and then also address a need to create kitchen knives for home and professional use and special knives for Soba up to today. Since the company’s foundation, they strive to create “the best products” for customers by hand through every single process and to make each knife with utmost enthusiasm. The SLD Hammer tone series has one of the most distinctive hammered patterns in Japanese knife making. Each blacksmith has its own Tsuchime pattern. Their Tsuchime is based on geometric diamond pattern, which has been familiar from ancient times in Japan. Hitachi SLD Steel has more chromium than carbon steel such as Blue Paper Steel or White Paper Steel, which means that it is more resistant to rust but not fully stainless (semi stainless). Also, it holds a sharp edge and a long edge retention by its hardness and toughness. It is popular steel for kitchen knives in Japan. The Nakiri, that looks like a small cleaver, is a specialized knife for vegetables. It is a double bevel knife and has a tall, thin blade in order to go through vegetables easily. It is a very popular knife throughout Japan as well as the rest of the world because its specialized profile makes the veggie preparation so easy. Feels nimble in the handle despite its size and its thin blade is designed for precise cuts. Perfect for chopping, slicing and push cuts.
Brand / Blacksmith: Tadafusa Series: SLD Hammer Tone Knife type: Nakiri 165 Blade Length / Total length (mm): 167/310 Grind: 50/50 Finish: Tsuchime / Hammered Steel type: SLD (semi stainless) Forging method: San Mai HRC hardness: 62 - 63 Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Wa Octagonal / Wooden ferule Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 2,2 Blade height at heel (mm): 50 Weight (gr): 165 Notes:
