A craftsman from Chiba Prefecture with over 50 years of experience in engraving techniques, Asamura creates beautiful works through chōkin (metal engraving), a process of carving intricate patterns and designs into metal surfaces.
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Yaginuma
Super-polish Honyaki
FUKUSHIMA, Japan
Nobuhisa Yaginuma developed a passion for blades early on and has spent years studying ancient iron-making. He specializes in hand-forging Damascus steel and crafting highly skilled honyaki knives using traditional techniques.
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Yaginuma
Super-polish Honyaki
FUKUSHIMA, Japan
Nobuhisa Yaginuma developed a passion for blades early on and has spent years studying ancient iron-making. He specializes in hand-forging Damascus steel and crafting highly skilled honyaki knives using traditional techniques.
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Yaginuma
“Each blade reflects decades of tradition — and the silence of steel being shaped by hand.”
Yaginuma
“Each blade reflects decades of tradition — and the silence of steel being shaped by hand.”
ABOUT YAGINUMA KNIVES
The Yaginuma Collection showcases the craftsmanship of Nobuhisa Yaginuma, a master artisan from Fukushima, Japan. With decades of dedication to traditional forging, he specializes in creating super-polished Honyaki knives — blades that reflect purity, discipline, and harmony between steel and spirit.
ABOUT YAGINUMA KNIVES
The Yaginuma Collection showcases the craftsmanship of Nobuhisa Yaginuma, a master artisan from Fukushima, Japan. With decades of dedication to traditional forging, he specializes in creating super-polished Honyaki knives — blades that reflect purity, discipline, and harmony between steel and spirit.
WHAT ARE YAGINUMA KNIVES MADE OF?
Each blade is forged using White Steel #2 (Shirogami #2), prized for its exceptional sharpness and fine-grain steel structure.The Honyaki process involves single-steel construction, producing knives with superior edge retention and distinct hamon lines.Typical hardness: HRC 62–63, ideal for professionals seeking unmatched precision.
WHAT ARE YAGINUMA KNIVES MADE OF?
Each blade is forged using White Steel #2 (Shirogami #2), prized for its exceptional sharpness and fine-grain steel structure.The Honyaki process involves single-steel construction, producing knives with superior edge retention and distinct hamon lines.Typical hardness: HRC 62–63, ideal for professionals seeking unmatched precision.
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