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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FUJIWARA
Damascus Finishes, and Handle-making Craftsman
Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture
A craftsman from Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture with over 12 years of experience. Expert in hand-forging knives, Fujiwara produces stunning Damascus steel and tsuchime (hammered pattern) knives, blending artistry and practicality.
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FUJIWARA
Damascus Finishes, and Handle-making Craftsman
Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture
A craftsman from Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture with over 12 years of experience. Expert in hand-forging knives, Fujiwara produces stunning Damascus steel and tsuchime (hammered pattern) knives, blending artistry and practicality.
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FUJIWARA
“At first, I didn’t understand what made a knife easy to use. But once I started making and using them myself, I began to feel what needed to change.”
FUJIWARA
“At first, I didn’t understand what made a knife easy to use. But once I started making and using them myself, I began to feel what needed to change.”
DAMASCUS STEEL: BEAUTY FORGED IN LAYERS
Damascus steel stands out for its mesmerizing wavy patterns, each blade forged by folding and layering multiple steels together. This process creates a one-of-a-kind aesthetic while enhancing durability, flexibility, and sharpness. The intricate pattern reflects the skill of the blacksmith and the harmony of strength and precision. Musashi’s Damascus knives, crafted by Fujiwara-san, embody the perfect balance of tradition and performance. They are not only tools but signatures of a master’s rhythm.
DAMASCUS STEEL: BEAUTY FORGED IN LAYERS
Damascus steel stands out for its mesmerizing, wavy patterns—each blade forged by folding and layering multiple steels together.This process not only creates a one-of-a-kind aesthetic but also enhances durability, flexibility, and sharpness.The intricate pattern isn’t just for looks—it reflects the skill of the blacksmith and the harmony of strength and precision. Musashi’s Damascus knives, crafted by Fujiwara-san, embody the perfect balance of tradition and performance. They are not only tools—but signatures of a master’s rhythm.
HOW DAMASCUS STEEL IS MADE
True Damascus is made by repeatedly folding layers of hard and soft steel. This contrast creates a blade with a hard core for lasting sharpness and softer outer layers for resilience. The process demands perfect temperature control, rhythmic forging, and refined sharpening. Fujiwara uses traditional Japanese methods to forge blades with over 30 layers, resulting in knives that cut smoothly and stay sharp longer, even under heavy use.
HOW DAMASCUS STEEL IS MADE
True Damascus is made by repeatedly folding layers of hard and soft steel.This contrast creates a blade with a hard core for lasting sharpness and softer outer layers for resilience. The process demands perfect temperature control, rhythmic forging, and refined sharpening—skills passed down over generations. Fujiwara-san uses traditional Japanese methods to forge blades with 30+ layers, resulting in knives that cut smoothly and stay sharp longer—even under heavy use.
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