{"title":"Yoshikane Hamono","description":"\u003cp class=\"page-heading\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYoshikane Hamono is a Japanese knife making company in Sanjo City, Niigata with over 100 years history. Founded in 1919 the company is currently managed by 4th generation artisan Kazuomi Yamamoto. Yoshikane Hamono has been making knives by hand for generations and it shows in the quality of their craftsmanship and in their innovative use of unique steels. Their blades have a reputation for having high performance geometry, premium fit and finish and amazing style.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"yoshikane-skd-gyuto-210mm-with-mono-olive-wood-handle","title":"SKD Gyuto 210mm with Mono Olive Wood Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith SKD steel at the core these blades from Yoshikane Hamono are some of the most durable, high-performance knives around. 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