Hasegawa

Artisan graveur et fabricant de manches

ONO, HYOGO

Yasunori Hasegawa est un artisan de la préfecture de Hyōgo, avec 28 ans d’expérience dans le meikiri (gravure). Son travail se distingue par un équilibre unique entre finesse et caractère.

“Even after a year of practice, I was only told, ‘Your engraving has improved.’ But that made me happy. There’s no such thing as perfection — I’d say I’m still only at 70%. Every day, I look for ways to improve. That’s what craftsmanship is.”

Musashi Deba

The Musashi Deba is a traditional Japanese single-bevel knife crafted for breaking down whole fish with precision and power. Forged from Blue Steel #2 with a refined kasumi (misty) finish, it combines excellent edge retention with ease of sharpening — ideal for professionals and passionate home cooks alike. Its thick spine and weight provide the strength needed for cutting through heads and bones, while the sharp edge ensures clean filleting without damage to the flesh.

WHAT ARE THE KNIVES MADE OF?

The Hasegawa collection at MUSASHI HAMONO features knives crafted from high-quality Blue Steel #2 (Aogami #2). This steel is renowned for its exceptional edge retention and ability to achieve a razor-sharp edge. Typically, Blue Steel #2 is hardened to a Rockwell hardness (HRC) of approximately 62-63, providing a balance between hardness and toughness.

Hasegawa COLLECTION