Minamoto is a brand of Yasuda cutlery in Seki city. It is well known for their elaborate work. Mr. Noboru Yasuda is the second-generation owner, and his son, who gained experience at another manufacturer, has returned to work with him. And several veteran craftsmen are also working together.
They mainly make two types of knives, Sweden steel series for home use and Damascus with VG10 steel core series for professional use.
Price range : US$80.00 – US$140.00
CY105 Japanese Santoku knife Damascus Minamoto 180mm
Blade Material VG10 damascus steel
Hardness Around 61 HRC
Double beveled edge For right and left-hand users
Handle Packer wood
Blade Length 180mm (7.08inch)
Total Length 300mm (11.81inch)
Weight 160grs (5.64oz)
CY104 Japanese Gyuto Chef knife Damascus Minamoto 210mm
Blade Material VG10 damascus steel
Hardness Around 61 HRC
Double beveled edge For right and left-hand users
Handle Packer wood
Blade Length 210mm (8.26inch)
Total Length 330mm (12.99inch)
Weight 165grs (5.82oz)
CY103 Japanese Santoku knife Swedish-Steel Minamoto 180mm
Blade Material Swedish Sandvik 19C27 Steel
Hardness Around 60 HRC
Double beveled edge For right and left-hand users
Handle Pakkawood
Blade Length 180mm (7.08inch)
Total Length 300mm (11.81inch)
Weight 140grs (4.9oz)
CY106 Japanese Petty knife Swedish-Steel Minamoto 150mm
Blade Material Swedish Sandvik 19C27 Steel
Hardness Around 60 HRC
Double beveled edge For right and left-hand users
Handle Packer wood
Blade Length 150mm (5.9inch)
Total Length 265mm (10.4inch)
Weight 75grs (2.64oz)