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義弘 Yoshihiro
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MakerYamawaki Hamono (Gou Umanosuke Yoshihiro)RegionSakai, Osaka
Marks義弘 / 郷右馬允義弘SteelsShirogami #2, Aogami #2, Ginsan, Molybdenum-vanadium stainless
Knife types madeYanagiba, Deba, Usuba, Gyuto, Santoku, PettyMain 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
義弘 reads Yoshihiro. It is a brand name used by Yamawaki Hamono (Gou Umanosuke Yoshihiro) (山脇刃物製作所（郷右馬允義弘）), Sakai, Osaka — the Sakai region. Short form of 郷右馬允義弘. Not 'Yoshihiro Cutlery' (US).
Other marks from the same maker
- 郷右馬允義弘 Gou Umanosuke Yoshihiro
About the maker
Sakai wholesaler whose brand is 郷右馬允義弘 (Gou Umanosuke Yoshihiro), usually shortened to 義弘 Yoshihiro on the blade. Not the same as 'Yoshihiro Cutlery' (a US retailer brand) — a frequent mix-up.
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