Yamawaki Hamono

Yamawaki Hamono is a very typical Sakai maker, operating along other brands like Kawamura and Takayuki, they built deep connections with a great number of blacksmiths and sharpeners across Sakai and offers all manners of designs that utilise the talent of these craftsmen. An they are well known for their house brand named after a Kamakura period blacksmith - Goh Umanosuke Yoshihiro.

From the basic iron-clad Sanmai knives to prestigiously forged and polished Honyaki. Yamawaki can find the right individual for achieving a specific task. On the other hand, the blacksmith families and sharpeners alike, fully trust Yamawaki and their relations cultivated over literally generations of collaborations. With this unique position, Yamawaki have become the bridge between the talented craftsmen and knife retailers, making it possible for customers overseas to get their hands on the amazing creations that would otherwise be blocked by language barriers and logistic difficulties.

The most important offering by Yamawaki without argument would be the assortment of Honyaki knives. The company spends a good amount of effort delegating the work schedule and certification for each unique piece, making their origin trackable. They also look after some of the most sought after billet forged by legends like Yoshikazu Ikeda or Genkai Masakuni, so they get proper treatment they deserve after these blacksmiths retire. 

Aside from the Honyaki, unique techniques like Kito-polished Kasumi, mirror polishing on single bevel knives and fuller machining are cherished at Yamawaki, in a sense, it is Yamawaki that helps these blacksmiths with unique skill set so they can focus on their craft to pass it down without worrying about the business end of things. That is why organisations like Yamawaki are so important in the industry.