郷右馬允義弘 Gou Umanosuke Yoshihiro

Q: What does 郷右馬允義弘 on a Japanese knife mean?

郷右馬允義弘 reads Gou Umanosuke Yoshihiro. It is a brand name used by Yamawaki Hamono (Gou Umanosuke Yoshihiro) (山脇刃物製作所（郷右馬允義弘）) of Sakai, Osaka, in the Sakai region.

Q: Who makes knives marked 郷右馬允義弘?

Yamawaki Hamono (Gou Umanosuke Yoshihiro). Wholesaler in Sakai. Steels: Shirogami #2, Aogami #2, Ginsan, Molybdenum-vanadium stainless. Knife types: Yanagiba, Deba, Usuba, Gyuto, Santoku, Petty.

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MakerYamawaki Hamono (Gou Umanosuke Yoshihiro)RegionSakai, Osaka Marks義弘 / 郷右馬允義弘SteelsShirogami #2, Aogami #2, Ginsan, Molybdenum-vanadium stainless Knife types madeYanagiba, Deba, Usuba, Gyuto, Santoku, PettyMain useSlicing sashimi and sushi toppings in one pull stroke. 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

郷右馬允義弘 reads Gou Umanosuke Yoshihiro. It is a brand name used by Yamawaki Hamono (Gou Umanosuke Yoshihiro) (山脇刃物製作所（郷右馬允義弘）), Sakai, Osaka — the Sakai region.

Other marks from the same maker

義弘 Yoshihiro

About the maker

Sakai wholesaler whose brand is 郷右馬允義弘 (Gou Umanosuke Yoshihiro), usually shortened to 義弘 Yoshihiro on the blade. Not the same as 'Yoshihiro Cutlery' (a US retailer brand) — a frequent mix-up.

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