What does 兼常 on a Japanese knife mean?

兼常 reads Kanetsune. It is a brand name used by Kanetsune (Kitasho) (関兼常（北正）) of Seki, Gifu, in the Seki region.

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兼常 Kanetsune

Q: Who makes knives marked 兼常?

Kanetsune (Kitasho). Factory in Seki. Steels: Aogami #2, Shirogami #2, VG10, Molybdenum-vanadium stainless. Knife types: Gyuto, Santoku, Petty, Nakiri, Deba, Yanagiba, Usuba, Nata.

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MakerKanetsune (Kitasho)RegionSeki, Gifu Marks関兼常 / 兼常SteelsAogami #2, Shirogami #2, VG10, Molybdenum-vanadium stainless Knife types madeGyuto, Santoku, Petty, Nakiri, Deba, Yanagiba, Usuba, NataMain 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

兼常 reads Kanetsune. It is a brand name used by Kanetsune (Kitasho) (関兼常（北正）), Seki, Gifu — the Seki region.

Other marks from the same maker

関兼常 Seki Kanetsune

About the maker

Kitasho Co. sells under 関兼常 (Seki Kanetsune): stamped/etched mark. Very wide range from hammered damascus to Blue-steel kurouchi and outdoor nata, much of it on Amazon.

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