水野鍛錬所 Mizuno Tanrenjo

Q: What does 水野鍛錬所 on a Japanese knife mean?

水野鍛錬所 reads Mizuno Tanrenjo. It is a chiselled or stamped kanji signature (mei) used by Mizuno Tanrenjo (水野鍛錬所) of Sakai, Osaka, in the Sakai region.

Q: Who makes knives marked 水野鍛錬所?

Mizuno Tanrenjo. Forge in Sakai. Steels: Shirogami #1, Shirogami #2, Aogami #2. Knife types: Yanagiba, Deba, Usuba, Gyuto, Sujihiki.

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MakerMizuno TanrenjoRegionSakai, Osaka Marks水野鍛錬所 / 水野SteelsShirogami #1, Shirogami #2, Aogami #2 Knife types madeYanagiba, Deba, Usuba, Gyuto, SujihikiMain useSlicing sashimi and sushi toppings in one pull stroke. Recommended whetstone1000 → 3000–8000 JIS · how to sharpenMaintenanceRinse and wipe dry immediately after each use — never leave it wet or in the sink.

What this mark means

水野鍛錬所 reads Mizuno Tanrenjo. It is a chiselled or stamped kanji signature (mei) used by Mizuno Tanrenjo (水野鍛錬所), Sakai, Osaka — the Sakai region.

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水野 Mizuno

About the maker

One of the few Sakai houses that forges in-house (most Sakai brands are finishers). Famous for honyaki with hamon and for the 'DX' and 'Hontanren' lines. Mark 水野 / 水野鍛錬所; premium blades carry the smith's name.

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