Nakajo Kanamono (wholesaler) 株式会社中條金物
Sanjo, NiigataWholesalers with own brandsEst. 1953 ✓ Seen in person · 2026-09-14
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MakerNakajo Kanamono (wholesaler)RegionSanjo, Niigata (Tsubame-Sanjo)
Marks—Steels—
Knife types madeDeba, Yanagiba, NakiriMain useBreaking down whole fish: heads, bones, filleting. Thick spine.
Recommended whetstone#1000, finish #3000 JIS · how to sharpenMaintenanceWipe dry after use; see the Sharpening page.
Marks on the blade
| Mark | Reads | Kind | Confidence | Note |
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About
Sanjo tool wholesaler (carpentry tools, kitchen knives, shears) with an in-house sharpening counter 切味販売処. Their showcase includes a Shigefusa ayu-kogatana labelled 参考出品（非売品） — reference item, not for sale — one of the few places you can see a Shigefusa blade.
Steels
- Not recorded.
Facts
Kanaなかじょうかなもの
Smith / production—
Address〒955-0081 三条市東裏館2-21-6
Tel0256-33-2222
Websitetoolcom.co.jp
Typical overseas price—
Knife types made
- Deba 出刃 · Breaking down whole fish: heads, bones, filleting. Thick spine.
- Yanagiba 柳刃 · Slicing sashimi and sushi toppings in one pull stroke.
- Nakiri 菜切 · Vegetables only: straight up-and-down cuts, thin slices, cabbage, daikon.
Care for these steels
No steel data yet — general rules on the Sharpening page.
Where to buy
Buy direct from Sanjo (through us)Maker websiteAmazon US affiliateAmazon JP affiliate
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Photos
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