Hokiyama Ginsanko Nawame Damascus

The blade’s hammered tsuchime texture forms a motif reminiscent of twisted rope or sailor’s knots — known in Japanese as nawame (縄目), meaning “rope mark.”

Layered over a refined damascus pattern, the blade is finished with a soft kasumi × migaki polish that adds depth and contrast. Beyond aesthetics, the textured surface also reduces food sticking during cutting.

Each knife is finished with a lively Kaotan wa handle made from dark red sandalwood with a rosewood ferrule — naturally unique in color and grain.