Masterful Japanese Knife Art: An Interview with TAKADA no HAMONO

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This interview with Mitsuaki Takada, president of TAKADA no HAMONO, delves into the background of this renowned Sakai kitchen knife maker. Known for producing kitchen knives that excel in sharpness and balance, TAKADA no HAMONO also stands out for its meticulous design and packaging.

Through the interview, we gained insights into Takada's artistic side—something we hadn’t anticipated. It also sheds light on how he developed his unique approach to crafting kitchen knives. If you haven't seen his muscle pulls, please check out our past videos!

Beyond his craft, Takada's personality truly shines. While our conversation was mostly in Japanese to capture his thoughts in depth, he usually communicates with his customers in English, and he is both approachable and helpful.

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00:00 - Introduction
00:53 - His background as an artist
07:08 - Why Takada made original brand
10:32 - MEaning of the logo - TAKADA no HAMONO
13:01 - The philosophy behind the beauty of Takada's kitchen knives
17:00 - How many kitchen knives can be made per day?
18:30 - Takata's Goals for the Future