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高田の刃物 Takada no Hamono
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MakerTakada no HamonoRegionSakai, Osaka
Marks高田の刃物SteelsShirogami #2, Aogami #2, Ginsan
Knife types madeGyuto, Petty, Sujihiki, Nakiri, BunkaMain 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
高田の刃物 reads Takada no Hamono. It is a brand name used by Takada no Hamono (高田の刃物（高田光昭）), Sakai, Osaka — the Sakai region. Sharpener's brand; the forger's kanji may be on the blade instead.
About the maker
Sakai sharpener Mitsuaki Takada finishing blades forged by Sakai smiths (Nakagawa etc.). Extremely thin grinds and very small output — the most 'hyped' Sakai name of the 2020s, waiting lists everywhere, shop not open to walk-ins. Mark on the blade is usually the forger's (e.g. 中川) plus the Takada stamp on the box/ferrule.
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