Yaginuma

Spécialiste du polissage haute précision et du Honyaki

Fukushima, Tōhoku

Nobuhisa Yaginuma s’est passionné très tôt pour les lames et a consacré de nombreuses années à l’étude des anciennes techniques de fabrication du fer. Il est spécialisé dans le forgeage manuel de l’acier Damas ainsi que dans la fabrication de couteaux Honyaki selon des techniques traditionnelles.

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“Each blade reflects decades of tradition — and the silence of steel being shaped by hand.”

ABOUT YAGINUMA KNIVES

The Yaginuma Collection showcases the craftsmanship of Nobuhisa Yaginuma, a master artisan from Fukushima, Japan. With decades of dedication to traditional forging, he specializes in creating super-polished Honyaki knives — blades that reflect purity, discipline, and harmony between steel and spirit.

WHAT ARE YAGINUMA KNIVES MADE OF?

Each blade is forged using White Steel #2 (Shirogami #2), prized for its exceptional sharpness and fine-grain steel structure.The Honyaki process involves single-steel construction, producing knives with superior edge retention and distinct hamon lines.Typical hardness: HRC 62–63, ideal for professionals seeking unmatched precision.