Craftsperson · Miki, Hyogo

Miki Hamono

Miki Hamono is a small forge in Miki, Hyōgo, with over 70 years of history. Kunio Masuya still forges himself, with techniques that go back to Japanese sword making. Solid, handmade knives at a price that is easy to justify.

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The story

Miki Hamono is a small, long-established forge from Miki in the Hyōgo area of Japan, with over 70 years of experience making Japanese kitchen knives. The workshop is still run by Kunio Masuya, who takes part in the forging himself.

They build on techniques with roots going back to the Matsue clan, known for samurai swords over several hundred years. Alongside knives, they also make saws and Japanese woodcarving tools.

The knives have solid craft, a variety of steels (both carbon and stainless) and a good balance of price and quality.

The region

Miki, Hyogo

Miki, in Hyōgo Prefecture, is one of Japan's historically important regions for tool and blade making. The city is known as 'Hardware Town' and has roots in forging going back to the 15th century, when the area first became known for making swords and farm tools. The craftspeople in Miki put weight on function, balance...

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