Vintage Takeuchi Hamono Seisakusho Cleaver 200mm Carbon Steel 2287

Experience the Art of "Tokusei" - Specially Made by Takeuchi

Add a piece of traditional Japanese craftsmanship to your kitchen. This authentic vintage Japanese cleaver bears the original hand-engraved maker's mark "特製 竹内" (Tokusei Takeuchi) - translating to "Specially Made by Takeuchi" - a mark reserved for the finest work from this celebrated Gifu Prefecture workshop.

The Specs

• Steel: Carbon steel (hand-forged)
• Style: Japanese cleaver (Wa-Bocho style)
• Blade length: 200mm
• Origin: Mino City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
• Maker: Takeuchi Hamono Seisakusho (竹内刃物製作所)
• Condition: Vintage / second-hand - one-of-a-kind piece

Heritage and Character

Gifu Prefecture - and specifically the Seki-Mino region - has been the heart of Japanese blade production since the Kamakura period (1185-1333). Blessed with pure river water, superior charcoal, and iron sand, master swordsmiths developed techniques here that were later adapted into the world's finest kitchen knives. Takeuchi Hamono Seisakusho carries this legacy forward, producing traditional hand-forged knives (Wa-Bocho) that hold an edge and feel unlike anything mass-produced. The prefix 特製 (Tokusei) - meaning "Special Edition" or "Deluxe Quality" - signals this is not a standard production piece. Each knife from this workshop reflects individual craftsmanship from a single maker, making it a collectible as much as a working tool.

Care and Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after use to prevent rust
• Hone regularly on a smooth steel or fine ceramic rod
• Sharpen on Japanese water stones (1000/3000 grit)
• Store on a magnetic rack or in a knife roll - never loose in a drawer