ASAMURA

Chokin (Gold Engraving) Craftsman

CHIBA, JAPAN

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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YAMATSUKA

Ginsan (Silver 3) Craftsman

Sakai City, Osaka

Craftsman with over 50 years of experience. Yamazuka was one of the first craftsmen to recognize the exceptional qualities of Ginsan steel and to adopt it for use in knife-making.Despite its high hardness, which makes forging extremely difficult, he is one of the few blacksmiths in Japan capable of skillfully working with Ginsan steel.Knives forged by his hand boast an astonishing sharpness.

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YAMATSUKA

Ginsan (Silver 3) Craftsman

Sakai City, Osaka

Craftsman with over 50 years of experience. Yamazuka was one of the first craftsmen to recognize the exceptional qualities of Ginsan steel and to adopt it for use in knife-making.Despite its high hardness, which makes forging extremely difficult, he is one of the few blacksmiths in Japan capable of skillfully working with Ginsan steel.Knives forged by his hand boast an astonishing sharpness.

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YAMATSUKA

“Ginsan(Silver Steel) is a highly refined steel for making knives, and by commercializing it, I wanted to dispel the common image that stainless steel doesn’t hold an edge”

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ASAMURA

“A design that fits a knife is not immediately apparent. It is a result of trial and error. If I rush to do it I always fail I get all kinds of scratches. So there is no choice I have to be patient.“

MUSASHI GINSAN BLADE

MUSASHI JAPAN showcases the art of forging with a premium steel known as Ginsan(Silver, No. 3). This well-balanced steel offers both exceptional sharpness and impressive rust resistance. This rare technique enhances sharpness, strength, and flexibility, resulting in long-lasting knives.

MUSASHI GINSAN BLADE

MUSASHI JAPAN showcases the art of forging with a premium steel known as Ginsan(Silver, No. 3). This well-balanced steel offers both exceptional sharpness and impressive rust resistance. This rare technique enhances sharpness, strength, and flexibility, resulting in long-lasting knives.

MUSASHI GINSAN BLADE

Silver Steel #3 has cutting performance that feels like high-end carbon steel, as it grips food fibers well instead of sliding off. Many chefs like Silver Steel #3 because it's easy to sharpen on sharpening stones.

MUSASHI GINSAN BLADE

Silver Steel #3 has cutting performance that feels like high-end carbon steel, as it grips food fibers well instead of sliding off. Many chefs like Silver Steel #3 because it's easy to sharpen on sharpening stones.

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