Goh Umanosuke Yoshihiro Suminagashi series feature beautiful Damascus-patterned blades with a core of Ginsan or Silver paper (Gingami) No.3 Steel knife is made of fine Japanese Steel Company Hitachi’s Special Stainless Steel which has equivalent sharpness & edge retention to Carbon Steel.

Damascus Stainless Blade with Japanese Lacquered Handle and Saya Sheath

In the same way as traditional Japanese knives, skillful craftsmen in Sakai forge and sharpen carefully one by one blade made of “Ginsan” Stainless steel. Sharpness, Soft usage feeling and Unparalleled durability with Rust-resistance supported by the experience through long history.

Traditional Hand Engraving

Speaking to the Japanese traditional lacquered handle, the Octagonal figure fits better comfortably to your hand. In addition, the wood saya sheath (knife cover) is also beautifully lacquered as well.
The Buffalo Tsuba equipped to the handle represents high-quality and excellent durability, that means made for professional originally.
(Please be noted that the buffalo tsuba (guard) is a natural product that may possibly be different from the image in color.)

Gold Color Box for BEST GIFT


We recommend this high-class kitchen knife series for professional chefs to enhance their art of cooking as well as for Perfect Gift and Collection.

*** Please be noted that the stock is really limited and it may take more than 3 months to restock if the item should not be available, because this series is made-to-order by skilled blacksmiths.

If you have any question, please feel free to contact us anytime.

Thank you for reading and best regards!

All the Hocho-Knife staff
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“Hocho” represents Made-in-Japan (Sushi / Sashimi) Kitchen Knives,
that is the soul of the cook!
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