Operating from Seki City, Japan, Shizu Hamono is a renowned entity in the world of traditional Japanese knife-making, recognized for its role in producing some of the finest knives across the nation. The company meticulously handcrafts each knife with a blend of ancestral techniques and superior-grade materials. This fusion manifests in the form of knives that are as stunning to behold as they are functional to use.
Maker: Shizu Hamono
Knife Line: Gen
Location: Sanjo City, Japan
Construction: San Mai, Roll Forged
Cladding: Stainless
Edge: VG10 Stainless Steel
Grind: Even
Handle: D Shape Pakkawood
Ferrule: Black Pakkawood
Weight: 6.9 oz (196 g)
Edge Length: 243 mm (9.4")
Total Length: 382 mm (15")
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2.2 mm
Blade Height: 51.4 mm
HRC: 60/61