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Snow Country Forge: Visiting Kisuke Manaka in Sanjo
Report of visiting Kisuke Manaka's new snow-country Sanjo forge (rebuilt after the 2024 fire), covering his one-man-only output and the Manaka × Xinguo line.
James Zhang | February 4, 2026
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What is Dentokougeshi of Japan? (日本の伝統工芸士)
Explains the Dentokougeshi "Traditional Craftsperson" government award and why the sticker matters less than a knife's profile/grind.
James Zhang | December 28, 2019

St Peters HQSt Peters, Sydney

St Peters, Sydney

St Peters

HQ

Unit 2, 2 Bishop St
St Peters, NSW 2044

(02) 8234 8818 email us

Mon–Fri 10am–4:30pm Closed weekends

Enter via Bishop St. Limited parking — please find nearby street parking.

Crows Nest Open WeekendsCrows Nest, Sydney

Crows Nest, Sydney

Crows Nest

Open Weekends

107 West St
Crows Nest, NSW 2065

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 10am–6pm Closed Wed

Right next to Ryo's Noodles.

Canberra KakumeiBraddon, Canberra

Braddon, Canberra

Canberra

Kakumei

Unit 3, 32 Lonsdale St
Braddon, ACT 2612

Wed–Thu 10:30am–4:30pm Fri–Sat 10:30am–6pm Sun 10:30am–4:30pm Closed Mon & Tue

Prahran NewPrahran, Melbourne

Prahran, Melbourne

Prahran

New

Shop 1, 180 Commercial Rd
Prahran, VIC 3181

Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 10am–6pm Closed Tue & Wed

Just opposite the Prahran Market!