News

Tamahagane steel is a unique and valuable material that reflects the history and culture of Japan. It has its advantages and disadvantages compared to other types of steel, but it is undeniable that it has a charm and beauty that cannot be replicated by modern technology.

Greetings, fellow enthusiasts of Japanese cutlery. As a lover of Japanese culture and tradition, I am thrilled to discuss the major Japanese cities where cutlery is made and the history of this craft.

1. Sakai City

Sakai City, located in Osaka Prefecture, is known for its long history of producing cutlery. This city has been a center of sword-making since the 16th century and is renowned for producing some of the finest knives in Japan. The tradition of knife-making in Sakai City is said to date back to the Kamakura period (1185-1333) and has been passed down from generation to generation.

2. Seki City

Seki City, located in Gifu Prefecture, is another major center of Japanese cutlery production. This city has been known for its sword-making since the 13th century and is home to many skilled artisans who specialize in crafting high-quality knives. The tradition of cutlery-making in Seki City was brought over by swordsmiths who migrated from Kyoto in the late 13th century.

3. Echizen City

Echizen City, located in Fukui Prefecture, has been producing cutlery since the Edo period (1603-1868). This city is famous for its traditional Japanese knives, known as Echizen Uchihamono. The knives are made using a special type of steel known as Hagane, which is famous for its durability and ability to hold a sharp edge.

Lets Get to Meet The Name Everyone In The Knife Business Knows. I asked Shibata-San (Makes me call him Shiba) to send me a quick interview as well as some history about himself.  Many on you don't know (well maybe you do because u follow him on Instagram) he drives a Harley, he wears american fashion, seems like he loves our culture.  While were overhear just infatuated with the Japanese culture, cause lets get it straight a lot of us could do more but we choose to enjoy life.  The Japanese choose to enjoy work.  Shit years ago people were often...

Now that your not at work and only cooking at home do you feel your knives are idle. What does the Restaurant look like after Covid 19.  What are you cooking at home to fill your time.

Sakai Kikumori in our eyes make some of the best knives on the market. They aren't the most popular name.  I believe because its not a blacksmith name to the face, but that doesn't mean they aren't handmade, or high quality.  Kikumori knives have such great attention to detail. Grinds are near perfect.  We at RealSharpKnife.com are honored to sell them.  If you have some time read their process to making the best knife they can.   The blacksmith The blacksmiths work in order of (1)Forging, (2)Annealing, (3)Cold forging, (4)Shaping, (5)Quenching, and (6)Tempering. This time, we explain how to make...