Master Blacksmith ●Shosui Takeda
  The third-generation master blacksmith, Shosui Takeda was born and raised in Niimi, Okayama in Japan.
  After graduated from a university and worked in Tokyo, he returned to his hometown, Niimi to succeed to his father, as a blacksmith,TAKEDA HAMONO Inc. .Since 1985 he has strived and studied to produce the very best hand-forged blades and tools. His good old-fashioned hard work makes one-of-a-kind.
  You’ll find his high quality products and uniqui knives on our home page.
Also they are available at Craftsman fairs held in well-known department stores in Japan.
Blacksmith ●Tansho Kobayashi
  He was born in Yokohama and raised in Tokyo.
After worked for some shops and restaurants as a  manager, he became a blacksmith in 1994.
  He is incharge of exhibitions to promote TAKEDA HAMONO products.
He is as hard worker as Shosui and his craftsmanship makes unique “Tansho”knives. They are available at craftman faier held in well-known department stores in Japan.
Check out our exhibition schedule on our home page.
Blacksmith ●Nakanishi
　
Blacksmith ● Hanafusa
　


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