Yoshikane

With a history spanning over 100 years, Yoshikane Hamono stands among Japan’s most revered knifemakers — a name synonymous with exceptional craftsmanship and understated refinement. Based in Sanjo, Niigata, their blades have earned global recognition for their performance, balance, and meticulous finish.

One of their most celebrated offerings is the SKD steel series — featuring a semi-stainless high-carbon core clad in stainless steel. The blades showcase a distinctive wide-bevel grind with a shallow hammer texture that sits stylistically between nashiji and kurouchi finishes. Paired with traditional burnt chestnut handles, each knife reflects Yoshikane’s dedication to consistency, craftsmanship, and timeless design.

Built for serious cooks who value cutting performance as much as aesthetic harmony, Yoshikane knives represent the finest of Japan’s blacksmithing legacy.

42 products

Yoshikane (Hatsukokoro) White 2 Kurouchi Nashiji Stainless Clad Gyuto 240mm - Ebony

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~~£401.00 GBP~~ £341.00 GBP

Yoshikane Hamono (Hatsukokoro) SKD Nashiji Stainless Clad Gyuto 210mm - Ebony

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~~£352.00 GBP~~ £299.00 GBP

Yoshikane Hamono (Hatsukokoro) SKD Nashiji Stainless Clad Gyuto 210mm - Bubinga

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~~£352.00 GBP~~ £299.00 GBP

Yoshikane (Hatsukokoro) White 2 Kurouchi Nashiji SSClad Kiritsuke 210mm - Bubinga

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~~£371.00 GBP~~ £315.00 GBP

Yoshikane (Hatsukokoro) SKD Nashiji Bunka 165mm - Carbon Fibre

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~~£288.00 GBP~~ £245.00 GBP

Yoshikane (Hatsukokoro) SKD Nashiji Bunka 165mm - Dark Carbon Fibre

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~~£295.00 GBP~~ £251.00 GBP

Yoshikane (Hatsukokoro) SKD Nashiji Bunka 165mm - Dark Maple

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~~£275.00 GBP~~ £234.00 GBP

Yoshikane (Hatsukokoro) SKD Nashiji Bunka 165mm - Maple Turquoise

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~~£295.00 GBP~~ £251.00 GBP

Yoshikane (Hatsukokoro) SKD Nashiji Extra Tall Gyuto 240mm - Carbon Fibre

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~~£532.00 GBP~~ £452.00 GBP

Yoshikane (Hatsukokoro) SKD Nashiji Extra Tall Gyuto 240mm - Dark Maple

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~~£532.00 GBP~~ £452.00 GBP

Yoshikane (Hatsukokoro) SKD Nashiji Gyuto 210mm - Dark Maple

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~~£333.00 GBP~~ £283.00 GBP

Yoshikane (Hatsukokoro) SKD Nashiji Gyuto 240mm - Dark Maple

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~~£384.00 GBP~~ £326.00 GBP

Yoshikane (Hatsukokoro) SKD Nashiji Kiritsuke 210mm - Carbon Fibre

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~~£365.00 GBP~~ £310.00 GBP

Yoshikane (Hatsukokoro) SKD Nashiji Kiritsuke 210mm - Ebony

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~~£339.00 GBP~~ £288.00 GBP

Yoshikane (Hatsukokoro) SKD Nashiji Kiritsuke 210mm - Maple

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~~£339.00 GBP~~ £288.00 GBP

Yoshikane (Hatsukokoro) SKD Nashiji Nakiri 165mm - Carbon Fibre

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~~£295.00 GBP~~ £251.00 GBP

Yoshikane (Hatsukokoro) SKD Nashiji Nakiri 165mm - Ebony

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~~£301.00 GBP~~ £256.00 GBP

Yoshikane (Hatsukokoro) SKD Nashiji Petty 150mm - Dark Maple

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~~£256.00 GBP~~ £218.00 GBP

Yoshikane (Hatsukokoro) SKD Nashiji Stainless Clad Nakiri 165mm - Bubinga

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~~£295.00 GBP~~ £251.00 GBP

Yoshikane (Hatsukokoro) White 2 Kurouchi Nashiji Gyuto 210mm - Dark Carbon Fibre

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~~£384.00 GBP~~ £326.00 GBP

Yoshikane (Hatsukokoro) White 2 Kurouchi Nashiji SS Clad Kiritsuke 210mm - Ebony

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~~£365.00 GBP~~ £310.00 GBP

Yoshikane (Hatsukokoro) White 2 Kurouchi Nashiji Sujihiki 240mm - Dark Carbon Fibre

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~~£410.00 GBP~~ £349.00 GBP

Yoshikane (Hatsukokoro) White 2 Nashiji Bunka 165mm - Dark Maple

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~~£314.00 GBP~~ £267.00 GBP

Yoshikane (Hatsukokoro) White 2 Nashiji Bunka 165mm - Maple

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~~£295.00 GBP~~ £251.00 GBP

Yoshikane (Hatsukokoro) White 2 Nashiji Gyuto 210mm - Carbon Fibre

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~~£320.00 GBP~~ £272.00 GBP

Chef's Edge

We pride ourselves on offering an unparalleled selection of Japanese knives. From the versatile Gyuto and the precise Santoku to specialized knives like the Nakiri and Yanagiba, each knife is handpicked for its quality and performance.

Style:	Gyuto
Blade Length:	210mm
Overall Length:	360mm
Weight:	148g
Blade Height @ Heel:	47mm
Bevel:	Double Bevel
Spine Thickness @ Heel:	3.6mm
Spine Thickness @ Mid:	1.9mm
Spine Thickness 1cm from tip:	0.6mm
Blade Material:	SKD Core, Stainless Nashiji Cladding
Handle Material:	Mono Ebony
HRC:	63

Style:	Gyuto
Blade Length:	210mm
Overall Length:	360mm
Weight:	148g
Blade Height @ Heel:	47mm
Bevel:	Double Bevel
Spine Thickness @ Heel:	3.6mm
Spine Thickness @ Mid:	1.9mm
Spine Thickness 1cm from tip:	0.6mm
Blade Material:	SKD Core, Stainless Nashiji Cladding
Handle Material:	Mono Bubinga
HRC:	63

Style:	Bunka
Blade Length:	165mm
Overall Length:	305mm
Weight:	145g
Blade Height @ Heel:	50mm
Bevel:	Double Bevel
Spine Thickness @ Heel:	3mm
Spine Thickness @ Mid:	2mm
Spine Thickness 1cm from tip:	0.9mm
Blade Material:	SKD Core, Stainless Nashiji Cladding
Handle Material:	Burnt Chestnut w/Buffalo Horn Bolster
HRC:	63

Style:	Bunka
Blade Length:	165mm
Overall Length:	305mm
Weight:	145g
Blade Height @ Heel:	50mm
Bevel:	Double Bevel
Spine Thickness @ Heel:	3mm
Spine Thickness @ Mid:	2mm
Spine Thickness 1cm from tip:	0.9mm
Blade Material:	SKD Core, Stainless Nashiji Cladding
Handle Material:	Octagon Dark Carbon Fiber
HRC:	63

Style:	Bunka
Blade Length:	165mm
Overall Length:	305mm
Weight:	145g
Blade Height @ Heel:	50mm
Bevel:	Double Bevel
Spine Thickness @ Heel:	3mm
Spine Thickness @ Mid:	2mm
Spine Thickness 1cm from tip:	0.9mm
Blade Material:	SKD Core, Stainless Nashiji Cladding
Handle Material:	Octagon Maple Turquoise
HRC:	63

Style:	Kiritsuke
Blade Length:	215mm
Overall Length:	360mm
Weight:	195g
Blade Height @ Heel:	50mm
Bevel:	Double Bevel
Spine Thickness @ Heel:	3mm
Spine Thickness @ Mid:	2mm
Spine Thickness 1cm from tip:	0.6mm
Blade Material:	SKD Core, Stainless Nashiji Cladding
Handle Material:	Maple
HRC:	63

Style:	Petty
Blade Length:	150mm
Overall Length:	360mm
Weight:	148g
Blade Height @ Heel:	47mm
Bevel:	Double Bevel
Spine Thickness @ Heel:	3.6mm
Spine Thickness @ Mid:	1.9mm
Spine Thickness 1cm from tip:	0.6mm
Blade Material:	SKD Core, Stainless Nashiji Cladding
Handle Material:	Octagon Dark Maple
HRC:	63

Style:	Nakiri
Blade Length:	165mm
Overall Length:	317mm
Weight:	178g
Blade Height @ Heel:	53.5mm
Bevel:	Double Bevel
Spine Thickness @ Heel:	3.6mm
Spine Thickness @ Mid:	2.1mm
Spine Thickness 1cm from tip:	1.9mm
Blade Material:	SKD Core, Stainless Nashiji Cladding
Handle Material:	Mono Bubinga
HRC:	63