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一文字光秀 Ichimonji Mitsuhide
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MakerSakai Ichimonji MitsuhideRegionOsaka (Namba) — Sakai
Marks堺一文字光秀 / 一文字光秀SteelsShirogami #2, Aogami #2, Molybdenum-vanadium stainless
Knife types madeYanagiba, Deba, Usuba, Gyuto, Santoku, Petty, SujihikiMain 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
一文字光秀 reads Ichimonji Mitsuhide. It is a brand name used by Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide (堺一文字光秀), Osaka (Namba) — the Sakai region. Without the 堺 prefix.
Other marks from the same maker
- 堺一文字光秀 Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide
About the maker
Shop in Osaka's Doguyasuji kitchen street; knives forged in Sakai and finished by their own sharpeners. Mark 一文字光秀 or 堺一文字光秀. Sells its own 'Kinsan' and 'Taiyō' lines overseas.
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