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Blacksmith Profiles: Munetoshi
There are two types of bladesmiths in Sanjo: one called Atsumono’, makers who specialize in thick blades such as hatchets, plane blades, hammers and chisels. These blacksmiths make up the...
Blacksmith Profiles: Munetoshi
There are two types of bladesmiths in Sanjo: one called Atsumono’, makers who specialize in thick blades such as hatchets, plane blades, hammers and chisels. These blacksmiths make up the...
Blacksmith Profile: Tetsujin hamono
Of all the workshops we work with, Tetsujin is one of the nearest and dearest to my heart as the blacksmith at Tetsujin, Toru Tamura once worked for me at...
Blacksmith Profile: Tetsujin hamono
Of all the workshops we work with, Tetsujin is one of the nearest and dearest to my heart as the blacksmith at Tetsujin, Toru Tamura once worked for me at...
Blacksmith Profile: Gihei Hamono
We met Hosokawa-san of Gihei for the first time back in 2013 when we were visiting Sanjo. I remember it was a part of the Open Factory (Kōba) festival that...
Blacksmith Profile: Gihei Hamono
We met Hosokawa-san of Gihei for the first time back in 2013 when we were visiting Sanjo. I remember it was a part of the Open Factory (Kōba) festival that...
Blacksmith Profile: Isamitsu Hamono + Interview!
At Knifewear, supporting the future of blacksmithing has always been one of our main goals. Fifteen years ago, many would have called knifemaking in Japan a “dying art”, with many...
Blacksmith Profile: Isamitsu Hamono + Interview!
At Knifewear, supporting the future of blacksmithing has always been one of our main goals. Fifteen years ago, many would have called knifemaking in Japan a “dying art”, with many...
Blacksmith Profile: Satoshi Nakagawa
Satoshi Nakagawa is a super-talented, relatively young hotshot blacksmith working in the Sakai area. At the moment, he’s one of the most popular makers among knife nerds and collectors, and...
Blacksmith Profile: Satoshi Nakagawa
Satoshi Nakagawa is a super-talented, relatively young hotshot blacksmith working in the Sakai area. At the moment, he’s one of the most popular makers among knife nerds and collectors, and...
Knifemaker Profile: Takayuki Shibata
Takayuki Shibata is visiting Knifewear in August of 2023 and will come visiting our Vancouver and Calgary store. Sign up to our mailing list below to stay up to date...
Knifemaker Profile: Takayuki Shibata
Takayuki Shibata is visiting Knifewear in August of 2023 and will come visiting our Vancouver and Calgary store. Sign up to our mailing list below to stay up to date...