Takeda Hamono Small Chinese Cleaver Super Blue Steel (190-210mm)

Takeda Cutlery Factory is located in Niimi, in the Chugoku Mountains, the birthplace of the traditional "Tatara" ironmaking method.

The company supplies sickles and axes for mountain work to government offices, and also sells them through its traditional hand-forged blacksmithing techniques.

We manufacture Japanese style knives and kitchen knives, with thin blades and unique cutting edges made with overwhelming skill.

The knives are especially known for their sharpness.

In order to maintain its excellent sharpness, even ordinary households who are not craftsmen can easily resharpen it.

The handheld whetstone, which was designed to be like this, became a hit product.

Currently, the third generation, Takeda Shosui, has inherited the techniques and is manufacturing high-quality blades that combine tradition and rationality.

Has enthusiastic fans all over the world

What is Super Blue steel?

This is a high carbon, low impurity steel made from a vacuum melted vanadium alloy. It is the highest quality carbon steel produced at Hitachi Metals' Yasugi Works.

Stainless steel core, maple plywood handle

All Takeda knives have stainless steel inner cores that make them less susceptible to corrosion.

The handle is made of durable maple plywood and is octagonal for easy grip.

Specifications: Each knife is handmade, so the size, weight, and blade finish may vary.

Blade structure: Three-layers

Blade core material: Super Blue steel

Blade side material: Stainless steel

Blade finish: Black finish

Blade shape: Chinese Cleaver Small

Double-edged

Brand: Takeda Hamono

Handle: Maple octagonal handle

Ferrule: Plywood

Blacksmith: Takeda Shosui

Production area: Niimi City, Okayama Prefecture