Muneishi Hamono is a family-run knife factory in Kochi City (Tosa region) by Mr. Hirotaka Muneishi. He was born to a blacksmith’s family, inherited the technique and now has been certified by the Japanese government as a national traditional craftsman.
His knives are made using traditional methods that have been used since the samurai era. Formed by forging carbon steel and the blade retains the natural color that results from the forging process. It has the rustic beauty and you can feel the skill of blacksmith.
Price range : US$130.00 – US$150.00
CM001 Japanese Black Gyuto Chef Knife Aogami#2 Steel 210mm
Blade Material Aogami#2 (Carbon steel)
Hardness Around 63 HRC
Double beveled edge For right and left-hand users
Handle Octagonal walnut
Blade Length 210mm (8.26inch)
Total Length 360mm (14ch)
Weight 180grs (6.4oz)
CM003 Japanese Black Santoku Knife Aogami#2 Steel 170mm
Blade Material Aogami#2 Damascus (Carbon)
Hardness Around 63 HRC
Double beveled edge For right and left-hand users
Handle Octagonal walnut
Blade Length 170mm (6.7inch)
Total Length 310mm (12.2inch)
Weight 140grs (4.9oz)
CM004 Japanese Black Nakiri Knife Aogami#2 Steel 165mm
Blade Material Aogami#2 Carbon steel
Hardness Around 63 HRC
Double beveled edge For right and left-hand users
Handle Octagonal rosewood
Blade Length 165mm (6.5inch)
Total Length 320mm (12.6inch)
Weight 170grs (6.0oz)