Yamawaki

Artisan spécialisé dans le Honyaki haut de gamme (forgeage intégral)

Sakai City, Osaka

Artisan de la ville de Sakai, dans la préfecture d’Osaka, avec plus de 43 ans d’expérience. Yamawaki fait partie des rares artisans de Sakai à maîtriser personnellement l’ensemble du processus de fabrication d’un couteau. La ville de Sakai est réputée pour sa division traditionnelle du travail dans la coutellerie : chaque couteau passe entre les mains de plusieurs artisans spécialisés dans différentes étapes, comme le forgeage, l’affûtage, la gravure ou la pose du manche. Yamawaki se spécialise notamment dans les étapes de finition et de finalisation, apportant à chaque pièce son expérience et son savoir-faire minutieux.

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“To carry forward Sakai’s 600-year tradition — that is my mission. And to deliver each knife with care, hoping it will serve you for a lifetime.”

MUSASHI WHITE STEEL

White Steel offers exceptional sharpness and clean cutting performance, excelling in precision tasks. It grips fibers for smooth, controlled cuts, making it ideal for delicate work. Highly valued by chefs and artisans, White Steel sharpens effortlessly on whetstones, achieving a razor-sharp edge with ease. Its purity ensures superior edge retention, while its performance and tradition make it a cornerstone of high-quality Japanese craftsmanship.

WHAT IS WHITE STEEL MADE OF?

White Steel is primarily made of high-carbon steel, containing around 1.0–1.2% carbon content. It is crafted with minimal impurities, offering a pure, refined composition. This high carbon content allows for an extremely hard and sharp edge. The steel is typically combined with small amounts of chromium and other trace elements, enhancing its durability and making it suitable for precision tasks. The purity and simplicity of White Steel make it highly regarded in traditional Japanese blade-making, ideal for achieving the fine, sharp edges that define high-quality knives.