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兼秀 Kanehide
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MakerKanehideRegionSeki, Gifu
Marks兼秀SteelsAogami Super, Shirogami #2, Molybdenum-vanadium stainless
Knife types madeGyuto, Santoku, Petty, Nakiri, Sujihiki, DebaMain useWestern-style chef's knife: meat, large vegetables, rocking cuts.
Recommended whetstone1000 → 3000 (a diamond plate helps) JIS · how to sharpenMaintenanceRinse and wipe dry immediately after each use — never leave it wet or in the sink.
What this mark means
兼秀 reads Kanehide. It is a brand name used by Kanehide (兼秀), Seki, Gifu — the Seki region. Often with 別作 (bessaku).
About the maker
Seki maker; 'Kanehide Bessaku' and 'TS-508' are the names overseas. Mark 兼秀 with 別作 (bessaku, 'special make') on the carbon lines.
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