What does 銀河 on a Japanese knife mean?

銀河 reads Ginga. It is a brand name used by Ashi Hamono (Ginga) (芦刃物製作所) of Sakai, Osaka, in the Sakai region. Ashi's thin Western-handle line; also 'GINGA'.

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銀河 Ginga

Q: Who makes knives marked 銀河?

Ashi Hamono (Ginga). Forge in Sakai. Steels: Shirogami #2, Molybdenum-vanadium stainless. Knife types: Gyuto, Petty, Sujihiki, Santoku, Yanagiba.

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MakerAshi Hamono (Ginga)RegionSakai, Osaka Marks芦 / 銀河SteelsShirogami #2, Molybdenum-vanadium stainless Knife types madeGyuto, Petty, Sujihiki, Santoku, YanagibaMain useWestern-style chef's knife: meat, large vegetables, rocking cuts. Recommended whetstone1000 → 3000–6000 JIS · how to sharpenMaintenanceRinse and wipe dry immediately after each use — never leave it wet or in the sink.

What this mark means

銀河 reads Ginga. It is a brand name used by Ashi Hamono (Ginga) (芦刃物製作所), Sakai, Osaka — the Sakai region. Ashi's thin Western-handle line; also 'GINGA'.

Other marks from the same maker

芦 Ashi

About the maker

Sakai maker of very thin, light Western-handled knives — the 'Ginga' (銀河) line in Swedish stainless or White #2 is the cult 'laser' gyuto. Marks: 芦 in a circle, or GINGA / 銀河.

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