Wow, that last post got a lot of hits :)
These photos were taken for the same job. The workshop here supplies knifes to the shop in Tsukiji, only cooking knives though, not long tuna knives. I think those techniques are a little too sensitive to photograph.
Many Japanese craftsmen sit on the floor and hold the work with their feet. This guy was in a little hole in the ground . . .
I destroyed a pefectly good t-shirt taking this photo (oil flying off the machine) . . .
The knives are about 50 to 100 dollars each at Tsukiji, probably a lot cheaper direct from the workshop. A bargain considering they are the sharpest knives you’ll ever use! Don’t ask if they are available on the internet, the couple who run the workshop are in their 70s . . .
This is the owner of the workshop . . .
The knives you carried in this picture it is large, how come those knives sale in the stores were short. Where can I find these large long knives in this picture.
I would like to visit the workshop could you give me the address . thanx RH
Hi Randell. I don’t know the address. But if you ask for Azuma Miyamoto in Tsukiji’s outer market someone will direct you. (You can write the name down if you don’t speak Japanese)
Hi Tony,
i found your site as i was looking for pictures for my web shop. I am looking for some pictures from japanese blacksmith or chraftsmen and the places where they make the knives.
may you could help me?
best regards
Ralf