Gihei

Gihei San-Mai Knife 165mm

$182.00

Details

These fine blades are hammer forged in the san-mai method of cladding, which entails wrapping the inner core of the white steel with a soft iron outer layer. It has high wear resistance and long-lasting blades. The sounds of cutting food and the unique sensation cutting can be transmitted to your hands. The patterned wood handle has a strong core, and the connection between the blade and handle uses a real buffalo horn to keep the connection stronger than any other knives.

Wash and dry the blade immediately after use. 

Made in Nīgata, Japan 

Edge Length: 6.5”

Materials

Steel Steel Steel

Caring Instructions

no-dishwasher no-dishwasher No Dishwasher
About the Brand

Gihei

Established in 1928, Gihei Hamono is one of the original small blacksmith shops working in Niigata, Japan. Gihei Hamano has extensive experience in traditional techniques, but have also through time, incorporated and explored more modern techniques such as the heat treatment their utilize today.
Their knives are made in small batches to ensure tight control on quality. These special pieces are renowned for lasting an incredibly long time under good care.

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Gihei San-Mai Knife 165mm

Gihei

$182.00

Details

These fine blades are hammer forged in the san-mai method of cladding, which entails wrapping the inner core of the white steel with a soft iron outer layer. It has high wear resistance and long-lasting blades. The sounds of cutting food and the unique sensation cutting can be transmitted to your hands. The patterned wood handle has a strong core, and the connection between the blade and handle uses a real buffalo horn to keep the connection stronger than any other knives.

Wash and dry the blade immediately after use. 

Made in Nīgata, Japan 

Edge Length: 6.5”

Caring Instructions

no-dishwasher no-dishwasher No Dishwasher

Materials

Steel Steel Steel
About the Brand

Gihei

Established in 1928, Gihei Hamono is one of the original small blacksmith shops working in Niigata, Japan. Gihei Hamano has extensive experience in traditional techniques, but have also through time, incorporated and explored more modern techniques such as the heat treatment their utilize today.
Their knives are made in small batches to ensure tight control on quality. These special pieces are renowned for lasting an incredibly long time under good care.

Shop All Gihei

Order a Set

Order a set and get 15% off
Gihei San-Mai Knife 165mm
Gihei | $182.00
Turquoise Rice Donabe with Hinoki Wooden Lid
Doppoen | $310.00
White-Glazed Saucepan Donabe
Doppoen | $250.00

Recommended
Turquoise Rice Donabe with Hinoki Wooden Lid
Doppoen | $310.00
White-Glazed Saucepan Donabe
Doppoen | $250.00
Wood-Patterned Handle Donabe
Doppoen | $282.00
Blue Grey Stackable Small Bowl
Tetsuya Hasegawa | $39.00
Blue Grey Stackable Medium Bowl
Tetsuya Hasegawa | $49.00