Foodgear Hamono is our own brand of Japanese kitchen knives – forged in Japan to our precise specifications. Behind the name Hamono (刃物 – cutting implements) lies our ambition to offer Japanese craftsmanship in high quality at a price that makes it accessible to far more people.

The knives are designed in collaboration with experienced Japanese smiths, and we carefully select the steel type, geometry and finish for each product. The result is knives that perform as expected of a knife from Japan – with a sharpness and durability that surpasses what is normally found at this price point.

Foodgear Hamono is available in a range of popular knife shapes and steel types, including VG-10, AUS-10 and ginsan – all well suited to those who want a knife that is easy to maintain without sacrificing cutting performance.

We are proud of Foodgear Hamono and see it as our contribution to making Japanese knife quality more accessible. Feel free to ask – we know these knives inside out.