Tsubame-Sanjo in Niigata Japan has long been a place where artisan culture has been nurtured as a place of craftsmanship.

Blacksmith skills have flourished as “the town of blacksmiths,” and it is now famous for its forged knives.

“The blacksmith knives,” with each knife painstakingly forged, edged and completed using skills passed down throughout history.

Made of Yasuki steel white paper.
It is of high quality, with few impurities and large amounts of carbon, resulting in a sharp edge.

When used in comparison with stainless steel, the difference in sharpness is apparent.