Description & specifications
Tetsujin Hamono is located in Kōchi Prefecture on the island of Shikoku and is a collaboration between friends Toru Tamura (the blacksmith) and Naohito Myojin (the sharpener).
Toru Tamura started his apprenticeship as a blacksmith under the renowned blacksmith Hiroshi Kato from Takefu knife village in 2010.
Naohito Myojin was born into a family of sharpeners under the brand Myojin-Riki. He began sharpening at the age of 18. Over time, he has become highly recognized and is one of the most sought-after sharpeners in Japan after he started sharpening the Fujiyama series for Konosuke Sakai.
| Brand/Series | Tetsujin Hamono |
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Ginsan / stainless steel |
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50/50 |
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61/62 |
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Specs (Blade Only) (May vary slightly due to the knife being handmade) |
Length: 240mm. Height: 50mm. Weight: 204g. Width from the handle: 3mm. |
The knife should never be washed in a dishwasher, should not cut hard items such as bones, cartilage, frozen items, and hard cheeses. Remember that it is a characteristic of thin, hard metal that it can break.
Maintenance & use
Never cut into bones or frozen items as this may damage the egg. Always wash the knife by hand and dry it thoroughly immediately.
Please note that both the blade and handle can be seriously damaged and broken if the knife is washed in a dishwasher – this also applies to stainless steel and wooden handles.
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