Japanese carving knife Ikeuchi Hamono

Production: Japan, Miki
Brand: Ikeuchi Hamono
Total length: 150-160 mm
Blade type: double-sided / single-sided sharpened
Blade finish: Tsuchime
Steel: Aogami #2

Ikeuchi Shozo is the founder of Ikeuchi Hamono, a Japanese knife company based in Miki, Japan. He was born in 1932. Ikeuchi Shozo was a passionate knife maker and showed an interest in making knives from a young age. In 1953, at the age of 21, he founded his own knife-making company, which gradually grew and became a recognized manufacturer of high-quality Japanese knives.

JP Ikeuchi Hamono Co., Ltd., 718-2 Omura, Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture, 673-0404, Japan, 0794-82-2274 CZ Tokyo Tools s.r.o., Slovinská 652/19, Prague 10, 10100, CZ, 773707811, info@tokyotools.cz

Aogami #2 blue steel is a steel with a high carbon content. It also contains tungsten (W) and chromium (Cr), making the blade more resistant to wear during everyday use. It retains a sharp edge for a long time and is less prone to chipping than other types of steel. The handle is made from Zelkova wood (Japanese elm). The sheath for the blade is made of faux leather.

The steel has a higher carbon content, so it is necessary to care for the tool. After work, always clean and keep the knife dry. After each use, apply a thin layer of oil on the blade - preferably camellia or linseed oil. Store it with the sheath on.

Note: The knives are extremely sharp right out of the package, handle them with care.

#1 Yoko: has a single-sided sharpened blade, suitable for right-handers. Can be used as a marking knife or an extremely skewed chisel, useful for detailed work and angled cuts.
#2 Hira: has a single-sided sharpened blade, suitable for right-handers. Standard shape resembling a chisel, useful for flat trimming and material removal.
#3 Ken: has a single-sided sharpened blade, suitable for right-handers. It's a knife with a pointed tip, great for marking, penetrating narrow spaces and cleaning them, and starting small texturing details.
#4 Kuri: has a single-sided sharpened blade, suitable for right-handers. With a pointed tip and long narrow blade, it is very suitable for detailed work (carving out, etc.).
#5 Maru: has a single-sided sharpened blade, suitable for right-handers. The blade has a rounded edge, making it ideal for cutting curved surfaces and wood carving.
#6 Keiryu: has a double-sided sharpened blade, can be used regardless of dominant hand. Originally designed for fishing in mountain streams. It is suitable as a small universal knife.
#7 Tsurugi: has a double-sided sharpened blade, can be used regardless of dominant hand. Ideal for carving and sculpture. It has blades on the top and bottom side, allowing work from any angle.
#8 Mikatsuki: has a single-sided sharpened blade, suitable for right-handers. A knife with a narrow crescent-shaped blade is great for detailed work and smoothing fine curves.
#9 Hitakana Moroha: has a double-sided sharpened blade, can be used regardless of dominant hand. A flat-edged blade allows easy drawing of straight lines. It is also very suitable for cutting paper, thin wood, etc.
#10 Naihu: has a single-sided sharpened blade, suitable for right-handers. The blade extends to the base, making it ideal for cutting wood, bamboo, plastic, etc. Also useful for outdoor activities.