Japanese Knife Blacksmith - Toru Tamura

Toru Tamura (田村 徹) is the Japanese blacksmith behind Tetsujin Hamono. Documented sources trace his path from materials engineering and work at Knifewear in Calgary to training under Hiroshi Kato at Takefu Knife Village and later Masaji Shimizu.

In Tetsujin Hamono, Tamura forges the blades while Naohito Myojin sharpens and finishes them. The assortment includes both Aogami #2 carbon steel and Ginsan #3 stainless steel, so Tetsujin should not be treated as a Blue #2-only line.

Some listings in this collection are sold under Hatsukokoro Shirasagi. Maker attribution, steel, construction, bevel, handedness, dimensions, and availability can vary by line and model; confirm the exact product page before ordering.

Read the source-backed Toru Tamura profile.