Mizuno Tanrenjo X Jonas Johnsson 5 Piece Honyaki Collection

This custom collection has been produced as part of a collaboration between Modern Cooking, Mizuno Tanrenjo, and Jonas Johnsson. The collection was commissioned by a local European Michelin stared chef.

The set features custom handles and sayas produced in Sweden by Jonas Johnsson. As Europe’s preeminent honyaki master we wanted to put these two master craftsman together with the goal of producing a truly unique set of masterpieces.

Established in 1872, Mizuno Tanrenjo is one of Japan’s most prestigious workshops. Over 5 generations of Mizuno blacksmiths have trained with Japan’s best knife and sword smiths to establish a name that is considered one of the best around.

Current master Jun Mizuno is a recognized master sword smith. His superior craftsmanship and extraordinary honyaki katana works have been recognized by two of Japan’s top Ichinomiyas (shrines) which have commissioned his katana as part of their permanent collections — an extraordinary accolade and recognition of Jun Mizuno's skill as a blacksmith.

These five culinary knives are forged in Shirogami #3 steel, steel known for its purity and traditionally used in the production of classic Japanese Honyaki. The set includes a 240mm Gyuto , a 240mm Deba, a 360mm Shinnomune, a 360mm K-Tip Yanagiba and a very impressive 540mm Magurokiri.

Its a true honour to be working with such amazingly talented craftsmen and to be given the chance to produce such an amazing collection of knives. The knives are a stunning example of traditional craftsmanship, and they are surely a unique and historic set.

CONDITION: New, never used (Modern Cooking Verified)