{"title":"Kisuke Manaka","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKisuke Manaka, the fifth-generation artisan at Manaka Hamono Tanrenjo, a renowned workshop established in 1872 in Kasukabe, Saitama Prefecture, Japan, didn't inherit the family business but rather married into it. Despite not receiving direct tutelage from his father-in-law, the fourth-generation Manaka, who primarily managed the workshop as a retailer, Kisuke pursued his path as a professional blacksmith. Fortunately, his grandfather-in-law, the third-generation Manaka, had left behind a wealth of tools, equipment, and instructional materials on blacksmithing. Through self-teaching and guidance from master Tsukasa Hinoura, Kisuke honed his craft and expertise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday Kisuke-san forges all of his own steel and specialises in the Warikomi style of steel lamination, sometimes referred to as \"taco style\", where the cladding material is split open and the core steel is pressed into the \"taco\" cladding shell and forge welded closed. This is similar to the more common method of lamination like SanMai where the cladding is stacked on either side of the core steel. However, Warikomi, has some benefits in terms of durability. Manaka Hamono knives feature beautiful and unique styling and exceptional fit and finish, with every step being completed in-house. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gyuto-240mm-hon-warikomi-white-2-iron-clad-ku-kasumi-abalone-full-tang","title":"Gyuto 240mm Hon-Warikomi White #2 Iron Clad, Ku, Kasumi, Abalone Full Tang","description":"\u003cp\u003eA stunning Gyuto 240mm from Japanese craftsman Kisuke Manaka, forged Warikomi style and finished with a beautiful organic hammered texture, deep black Kurouchi, and smoke like satin polished bevels. The core steel is the Japanese traditional Shirogami #2, which is easy to sharpen and feels smooth and buttery on a whetstone. It takes a lovely sharp and toothy edge. Clad in iron its a classic construction and Kisuke-san has done a beautiful job with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bevels are fine, thin and convex wide bevels. Cutting performance is going to be exceptional with this geometry. The spine has subtle taper and knife features a classic Japanese santoku typed profile. This knife will be rigid and stable on the board, reassuringly capable of dealing with fine details and also comfortable working through tougher root vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe striking Abalone and brass full tang handle gives the knife a satisfying weight, and yet the blade feels beautifully balanced and nimble. Very comfortable in the hand and exceptionally beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely example of Japanese craftsmanship from one of the finest young blacksmiths around. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kisuke Manaka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45425399136521,"sku":"MC-97-691","price":1152.02,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/files\/Gyuto240mmHon-WarikomiWhite_2IronClad_Ku_Kasumi_AbaloneFullTang.jpg?v=1754642015"},{"product_id":"hado-x-adonis-bunka-165mm-kisuke-blue-2","title":"HADO X Manaka X Adonis | Bunka 170mm Blue #2 Warikomi Stainless Clad","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt doesn't get more unique than this. Forged by \u003cspan\u003eKisuke Manaka, the fifth-generation artisan at Manaka Hamono Tanrenjo, ground and sharpened by\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTadataka Maruyama the master sharpener at Hado Knives Atelier and with handles designed and crafted by Europes very own Antoine Kniamen of Adonis Forged Arts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blades are forged warikomi style and completed with Kisuke-san's signature hammered texture and black \u003c\/span\u003eKurouchi. Warikomi is like a hybrid of Honyaki and SanMai. The core steel is placed into a U shaped piece of cladding material and then forge welded closed. This means that the super hard core does not actually reach the spine. The result is a more resilient spine and super sharp edge, as is the case with a Honyaki blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bevels, spine and heel have all been polished and sharpened by \u003cspan\u003eTadataka-san, they feature the HADO classic wide flat bevels, round polished spine and facetted polished heel. Beautifully \u003c\/span\u003eexecuted, the result is a fantastic high performance kitchen knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntoine, tasteful as always, gave these beautiful knives an octagonal ebony handle with heirloom fit \u003cspan\u003edistressed \u003c\/span\u003ebrass bolster and signature name plate. Its a beautiful paring with the striking black Kurouchi finish on the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis completely unique short run series is a truly special exclusive to Modern Cooking and is made possible by the exceptionally talented craftspeople at \u003cspan\u003eManaka Hamono Tanrenjo, Hado Knives and Adonis Forged Arts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collaboration","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45621682176265,"sku":"MC-70-559","price":988.7,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7273\/5626\/files\/HADOXAdonisBunka165mmKisukeBlue2_b01488e7-3c64-4667-bdd2-69a64dc66e91.jpg?v=1754641833"}],"url":"https:\/\/moderncooking.com\/en-is\/collections\/kisuke-manaka.oembed","provider":"moderncooking.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}