Tadokoro Hamono Hon Kasumi Ginsan 3 Deba 120mm

Makoto Tadokoro began his journey in the world of kitchen knives at just 16 years old. Under the legendary sharpener Morihiro-san in Sakai, he honed his craft for 15 years before launching his own brand, Marushin.

In 2010, he took the next step—becoming fully independent and establishing Tosa Knife Studio Tadokoro Hamono. With over 28 years of experience, his sharpening techniques, rooted in centuries-old Japanese tradition, have earned him high acclaim both in Japan and internationally. His passion for knives is unmatched, and his expertise is trusted by top craftsmen, renowned chefs, and even his own masters.

For the Ginsan Series, Tadokoro-san collaborates with another master: Satoshi Nakagawa, who forges the blades before they undergo Tadokoro-san’s meticulous 30-step grinding and sharpening process. The result? Absolute masterpieces.

We've carefully selected the Hon Kasumi version of this series—an extremely rare find that truly showcases Tadokoro-san’s exceptional skills. Emphasising every details from the choil  to the spine, every corner has been polished at a very high level. These knives are paired with a beautiful rosewood handle, blending tradition with elegance.

• Made from : Tosa, Kochi Prefecture, Japan
• Brand: Marushin Makotosaku
  
• Blacksmith : Nakagawa Satoshi
• Sharpener : Makoto Tadokoro
• Knife Type: Deba
• Blade
  • Construction: San Mai
  • Grind: Double-edged Blade (50/50 Grind)
  • Hagane (Core Steel): Ginsan 3
  • Jigane (Cladding): Stainless steel
  • Hardness: 62 HRC
  • Hand-forged, hand-ground, hand-sharpened
• Blade Finishes: Hon Kasumi
• Blade Length: 120mm 
• Blade Height (at heel): 46mm
• Blade Height (at centre): 40mm
• Spine Thickness
  • Above heel: 5mm
  • Tip: 1mm
• Handle : Rosewood (Octagonal)
• Overall Length: 245mm
• Weight: 144g 
• Engraved Mark (Front): "Makoto Made" (真琴作);
• (Back) : Logo of "Marushin" ; In Japanese Kanji Ginsan 3 (银三）