Sakai Kikumori

Founded in 1926 and based in Osaka Prefecture, Sakai Kikumori, also known as Kawamura Hamono, employs some of the best blacksmiths and sharpeners in Japan, among them is Yoshikazu Tanaka, a highly regarded blacksmith. They have crafted white and blue steel knives that have appealed to traditional and more modern tastes for many years. Sakai’s rich evolution of knife making, which dates back some 600 years, is proudly represented by this company.