Mr. Yamamoto is a craftsman who values tradition and insists on forging in the traditional way.

He started out at 18 as an Echizen blacksmith. He was introduced to the Asai Cutlery Manufacturing Company, known as “Echizen Marukatsu,” where he learned forging techniques under the master craftsman Masami Asai. Today, he produces a wide range of knives, from general household to custom knives, making use of his outstanding skills and creativity.

His skill won the Ars Award at the All Nippon Knife Show in Kobe, 2013, for his integral forging knife with a fish bone motif. On this victory he went independent and established Yamamoto Uchihamono.

Tradition, beauty, and the exercise of skill guide Yamamoto san. His workmanship and advanced forging techniques are said to surpass Ikeda’s. He is now in his mid-40s and runs the business with a partner. Although he produces in small quantities, each piece is carefully crafted to preserve time-honored traditions.