Sharpener Makoto Tadokoro entered the kitchen knife industry at the age of 16, and after 15 years under the training of the legendary sharpener Morihiro -San in Sakai, launched his own brand “Marushin”
Became independent in 2010, establishing Tosa Knife Studio Tadokoro Hamono.
As a sharpener for more than 28 years, the skills that have been handed down as a Japanese tradition are highly evaluated in the domestic and overseas markets, and his passion for kitchen knives is unparalleled, so he is highly trusted.
Today, he has grown into one of Japan’s leading sharpeners, recognized by his masters, top Japanese cutlery craftsmen, and chefs.
The Ginsan Series are forged by another Master – Satoshi Nakagawa – then handed to Makoto for his unique 30 steps grinding and sharpening process. The result is Masterpieces!!
We have selected the Mirror polished version of the series, that are very rare to acquire but showcase Tadokoro – San amazing skills at its best!! They also come with a beautiful Ebony handle, featuring a polished ring and no ferule.
The Yanagiba (meaning willow leaf blade) is the traditional Japanese Sashimi knife. Used mainly to cut thin slices of fish in one draw, without damaging the cells of the delicate fish protein. It can also be used for meat. The 270mm size is the most common for medium and large pieces of fillets.
Brand / Blacksmith: | Tadokoro Hamono |
Series: | Ginsan |
Knife type: | Yanagiba 270 |
Blade Length / Total length mm: | 260 / 415 |
Grind: | 50 / 50 |
Finish: | Mirror / Kasumi |
Steel type: | Ginsan (Silver – 3) |
Forging method: | San Mai |
HRC hardness: | 62 |
Handle type / Material / Ferrule: | Ebony Mono / Silver Ring |
Spine Thickness at heel / tip mm: | 3 / 0,35 |
Blade height at heel mm: | 37 |
Weight gr: | 202 |
Notes: |
Important Notes: Some knives may present a small gap between the blade and the handle. This is called Machi and is common in some cases for Japanese knives.
As these knives are polished to a mirror finish, they may present minor / light hairline marks as it is common in this type of finish. Buyers should be aware of that fact before purchasing
These knives have a protective lacquer for better protection of the blade. That lacquer may blur the mirror finish and will go away with use or can be removed initially with aceton and white spirit using kitchen paper.
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