Yoshikane

With a history spanning over 100 years, Yoshikane Hamono stands among Japan’s most revered knifemakers — a name synonymous with exceptional craftsmanship and understated refinement. Based in Sanjo, Niigata, their blades have earned global recognition for their performance, balance, and meticulous finish.

One of their most celebrated offerings is the SKD steel series — featuring a semi-stainless high-carbon core clad in stainless steel. The blades showcase a distinctive wide-bevel grind with a shallow hammer texture that sits stylistically between nashiji and kurouchi finishes. Paired with traditional burnt chestnut handles, each knife reflects Yoshikane’s dedication to consistency, craftsmanship, and timeless design.

Built for serious cooks who value cutting performance as much as aesthetic harmony, Yoshikane knives represent the finest of Japan’s blacksmithing legacy.

30 products

Style:	Hakata
Blade Length:	180mm
Overall Length:	323mm
Weight:	160g
Blade Height @ Heel:	45mm
Bevel:	Double Bevel
Spine Thickness @ Heel:	4mm
Spine Thickness @ Mid:	2.2mm
Spine Thickness 1cm from tip:	0.4mm
Blade Material:	SKD Core, Stainless Tsuchime Cladding
Handle Material:	Burnt Chestnut w/Buffalo Horn Bolster
HRC:	63

Style:	Sujihiki
Blade Length:	270mm
Overall Length:	435mm
Weight:	g
Blade Height @ Heel:	41mm
Bevel:	Double Bevel
Spine Thickness @ Heel:	3mm
Spine Thickness @ Mid:	1.8mm
Spine Thickness 1cm from tip:	0.7mm
Blade Material:	SKD Core, Stainless Tsuchime Cladding
Handle Material:	Burnt Chestnut w/Buffalo Horn Bolster
HRC:	63

Style:	Gyuto
Blade Length:	210mm
Overall Length:	360mm
Weight:	148g
Blade Height @ Heel:	47mm
Bevel:	Double Bevel
Spine Thickness @ Heel:	3.6mm
Spine Thickness @ Mid:	1.9mm
Spine Thickness 1cm from tip:	0.6mm
Blade Material:	SKD Core, Stainless Nashiji Cladding
Handle Material:	Burnt Chestnut w/Buffalo Horn Bolster
HRC:	63

Style:	Gyuto
Blade Length:	245mm
Overall Length:	400mm
Weight:	174g
Blade Height @ Heel:	51mm
Bevel:	Double Bevel
Spine Thickness @ Heel:	3mm
Spine Thickness @ Mid:	2mm
Spine Thickness 1cm from tip:	0.9mm
Blade Material:	SKD Core, Stainless Nashiji Cladding
Handle Material:	Burnt Chestnut w/Buffalo Horn Bolster
HRC:	63

Style:	Bunka
Blade Length:	165mm
Overall Length:	305mm
Weight:	145g
Blade Height @ Heel:	50mm
Bevel:	Double Bevel
Spine Thickness @ Heel:	3mm
Spine Thickness @ Mid:	2mm
Spine Thickness 1cm from tip:	0.9mm
Blade Material:	SKD Core, Stainless Nashiji Cladding
Handle Material:	Burnt Chestnut w/Buffalo Horn Bolster
HRC:	63

Yoshikane

Yoshikane SKD Tsuchime Hakata 180mm

Yoshikane SKD Tsuchime Hakata 180mm

Yoshikane SKD Tsuchime Sujihiki 270mm

Yoshikane SKD Tsuchime Sujihiki 270mm

Yoshikane SKD Nashiji Gyuto 210mm

Yoshikane SKD Nashiji Gyuto 210mm

Yoshikane SKD Nashiji Gyuto 240mm

Yoshikane SKD Nashiji Gyuto 240mm

Yoshikane SKD Nashiji Bunka 165mm

Yoshikane SKD Nashiji Bunka 165mm

Yoshikane SKD Nashiji Hakata 180mm

Yoshikane SKD Nashiji Hakata 180mm

Yoshikane SKD Nashiji Nakiri 165mm

Yoshikane SKD Nashiji Nakiri 165mm

Yoshikane SKD Nashiji Petty 135mm

Yoshikane SKD Nashiji Petty 135mm

Yoshikane SKD Nashiji Sujihiki 270mm

Yoshikane SKD Nashiji Sujihiki 270mm

Yoshikane (Hatsukokoro) SKD Nashiji Kiritsuke 210mm - Maple

Yoshikane (Hatsukokoro) SKD Nashiji Kiritsuke 210mm - Maple

Yoshikane (Hatsukokoro) White 2 Nashiji Gyuto 240mm - Maple

Yoshikane (Hatsukokoro) White 2 Nashiji Gyuto 240mm - Maple

Yoshikane (Hatsukokoro) White 2 Nashiji Bunka 165mm - Maple

Yoshikane (Hatsukokoro) White 2 Nashiji Bunka 165mm - Maple

Yoshikane (Hatsukokoro) White 2 Nashiji Sujihiki 240mm

Yoshikane (Hatsukokoro) White 2 Nashiji Sujihiki 240mm

Yoshikane (Hatsukokoro) SKD Nashiji Petty 150mm - Dark Maple

Yoshikane (Hatsukokoro) SKD Nashiji Petty 150mm - Dark Maple

Style:	Nakiri
Blade Length:	165mm
Overall Length:	317mm
Weight:	178g
Blade Height @ Heel:	53.5mm
Bevel:	Double Bevel
Spine Thickness @ Heel:	3.6mm
Spine Thickness @ Mid:	2.1mm
Spine Thickness 1cm from tip:	1.9mm
Blade Material:	SKD Core, Stainless Nashiji Cladding
Handle Material:	Burnt Chestnut w/Buffalo Horn Bolster
HRC:	63

Style:	Petty
Blade Length:	135mm
Overall Length:	277mm
Weight:	81g
Blade Height @ Heel:	31mm
Bevel:	Double Bevel
Spine Thickness @ Heel:	3mm
Spine Thickness @ Mid:	2mm
Spine Thickness 1cm from tip:	0.9mm
Blade Material:	SKD Core, Stainless Nashiji Cladding
Handle Material:	Burnt Chestnut w/Buffalo Horn Bolster
HRC:	63

Style:	Kiritsuke
Blade Length:	215mm
Overall Length:	360mm
Weight:	195g
Blade Height @ Heel:	50mm
Bevel:	Double Bevel
Spine Thickness @ Heel:	3mm
Spine Thickness @ Mid:	2mm
Spine Thickness 1cm from tip:	0.6mm
Blade Material:	SKD Core, Stainless Nashiji Cladding
Handle Material:	Maple
HRC:	63

Yoshikane

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