Ashi Hamono

Ashi Hamono was established in 1948 in Sakai City, Japan; a major center of traditional knife making. Ashi makes knives utilizing one piece of steel (rather than forge laminated 2/3 layer blade), called zenkou construction. Ashi’s Ginga line is famous for its thinness and precision, utilizing top quality carbon and stainless steels. These knives have an excellent fit and finish, from their grinding, to heat treatment, to hafting.