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Craft · No. 158

Sakai Forged Blades

No. 158金工品

Sakai Forged Blades

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sakai forged blades · 大阪府

Sakai Forged Blades are handcrafted knives and cutting tools produced in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture. Renowned for their exceptional sharpness and durability, they are trusted by professional chefs both in Japan and around the world, and represent one of Japan's foremost blade-making traditions.

Origin
大阪府
Category
金工品
Materials
Iron · Wood
Designation
Nat'l Traditional Craft

No. IHistory

The origins of blade-making in Sakai are said to date back to the Kofun period, when craftsmen involved in constructing the great burial mounds of the…

No. IIMaterials

Sakai Forged Blades are crafted using a combination of high-carbon steel and soft iron. The cutting edge is made from high-carbon steels such as "Shir…

No. IIITechniques

The production of Sakai Forged Blades follows a well-established division of labor, traditionally separating the forging ("kaji") and sharpening ("tog…

No. IVClimate

The coastal area around Sakai along Osaka Bay enjoys a mild, temperate climate and has historically thrived as a hub of maritime trade and commerce. T…