Matsubara Hamono Knives

Santoku knife Matsubara Hamono made by master Katsuto Tanaka. This knife is made of Aogami 2 steel with stainless steel clad. Handle is made of walnut wood. Knives under the Matsubara Hamono name are made by master blacksmith Katsuto Tanaka-san who started making knives when he was 20 years old back in 1982. The knife making history of the Matsubara region can be traced back to the year 1474 when Master Yukiyasu Naminohira moved here to make swords in the Hachiman Shrine. Using Matsubara Hamono knife avoid Bones, Frozen foods, nuts and hard candies or anything other than fruits, vegetables and proteins.

Bunka knife made by Matsubara Hamono, master Katsuto Tanaka.  This knife is made  of Aogami 2 steel with stainless steel clad. Handle is made of walnut wood. Bolster is made of macassar ebony wood with hard maple ring. Knives under the Matsubara Hamono name are made by master blacksmith Katsuto Tanaka-san who started making knives when he was 20 years old back in 1982. The knife making history of the Matsubara region can be traced back to the year 1474 when Master Yukiyasu Naminohira moved here to make swords in the Hachiman Shrine. Using Matsubara Hamono knife avoid Bones, Frozen foods, nuts and hard candies or anything other than fruits, vegetables and proteins.

Bunka knife with 17 cm blade. This knife is made from 3 layers of steel using a technique called Sanmai (Forge welding). It involves laminating a piece of carbon steel with iron clad. Walnut wooden handle. Hand-dry your knife. This should be done immediately after washing with a clean dishtowel. Rub with mineral oil. If you notice any rust spots, rub a light layer of mineral oil and let dry. Knives under the Matsubara Hamono name are made by master blacksmith Katsuto Tanaka-san who started making knives when he was 20 years old back in 1982. The knife making history of the Matsubara region can be traced back to the year 1474 when Master Yukiyasu Naminohira moved here to make swords in the Hachiman Shrine. Using Matsubara Hamono knife avoid Bones, Frozen foods, nuts and hard candies or anything other than fruits, vegetables and soft products.

Nakiri knife Matsubara Hamono made by master Katsuto Tanaka.  This knife is made  of Aogami 2 steel with stainless steel clad. Handle is made of walnut wood. Macassar ebony + Hard maple ring. Knives under the Matsubara Hamono name are made by master blacksmith Katsuto Tanaka-san who started making knives when he was 20 years old back in 1982. The knife making history of the Matsubara region can be traced back to the year 1474 when Master Yukiyasu Naminohira moved here to make swords in the Hachiman Shrine. Using Matsubara Hamono knife avoid Bones, Frozen foods, nuts and hard candies or anything other than fruits, vegetables and proteins.