Yoshikane is a highly regarded knife house in Sanjo, Niigata, established in 1919 during the Taisho era. As one of the most established top-quality kitchen knife manufacturers in the region, Yoshikane has now entered its 100th year under the leadership of master Kazutoshi Yamamoto, the 4th generation leader.
Master Yamamoto believes, "While many things change rapidly nowadays, there are ideas and beliefs that never change. Every day, I make sure the meaning of these words is forged into our knife making." This steadfast philosophy ensures that Yoshikane produces some of the highest quality kitchen knives with superb fit and finish. Embracing both tradition and innovation, Yoshikane not only crafts exceptionally high-quality white 2 steel knives but also pioneers the use of Hitachi SLD steel and produces stunning kurouchi damascus finishes.