Blacksmith: Tanaka 田中 打 刃 物 製作 所
Production area: Sakai-Osaka / Japan
 Profile: Santoku
 Size: 135mm
 Steel type: carbon steel (Stainless)
 Steel: Yasuki White (Shirogami) # 2, coated with soft iron
 Handle: Ho wood
 Total length: 266 mm
 Cutting Edge Length: 226 mm
 Length from handle to tip: 138 mm
 Blade height: 45 mm
 Thickness: 2.6mm
 Handle length: 128 mm
 Weight: 96g
 Hand orientation: ambidextrous
 Grinder: Mitsuaki Takada
 
 Takada no Hamono
 
 Mitsaki Takada is a knife craftsman in Sakai, he worked for Ashi Hamono since 2004 before founding TAKADA no HAMONO in 2018. He is versatile and has great expertise in Hamaguri style convex sharpening. Its polishing technique is innovative and unique. The brand concept is multidimensional. This is expressed through his choice of logos that resemble the sun or a star. He is passionate about creating pieces that make those around them happy. With this multi-sided philosophy in mind, he focuses not only on blade making (forging and sharpening), but also on cabinetry and leather craftsmanship. Mitsuaki Takada believes that detail is life! - His love of craftsmanship and kitchen knife making is evident in his attention to the smallest details.
 
 
 These knives have a fine cut feel and its sharpness has excellent service life. They represent an exciting new generation of Sakai artisans producing top quality work. I am extremely fortunate to work with Takada no Hamono and to represent this company in Montreal.