堺一文字光秀 Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide

Q: What does 堺一文字光秀 on a Japanese knife mean?

堺一文字光秀 reads Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide. It is a brand name used by Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide (堺一文字光秀) of Osaka (Namba), in the Sakai region.

Q: Who makes knives marked 堺一文字光秀?

Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide. Wholesaler in Osaka (Namba). Steels: Shirogami #2, Aogami #2, Molybdenum-vanadium stainless. Knife types: Yanagiba, Deba, Usuba, Gyuto, Santoku, Petty, Sujihiki.

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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

堺一文字光秀 reads Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide. It is a brand name used by Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide (堺一文字光秀), Osaka (Namba) — the Sakai region.

Other marks from the same maker

一文字光秀 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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