Almost all knife makers in Japan produce two types of knives with different series. Particularly Western and Japanese knives in their quantity will really confuse you in choosing which and who is more beautiful, durable and suits you better.
So the selection decision is very important and you have many things to consider. First of all you should consider your budget, because they really are majestic; second you need to learn how to use and care for them properly so that you can maintain their sharpness, physical appearance and durability; third you must know where you will use the knife you are going to buy because they have their own suitable use and much more.
You need to know this so that your money does not go to waste. One of the talented and influential in the field of knife business is Mr. Yusuke Sawada. He is the current president of Nenohi Cutlery Co. Ltd., and the second generation of their family.
Nenohi Cutlery was founded in 1975 by Mr. Norio Sawada and became an Incorporation on May 2, 1987.Mr. Norio Sawada was aiming to produce Japanese Knives that will be known and popular around the globe.
The company was now under the management of their second generation Mr. Yusuke Sawada that brings the company to drive innovation and until today they were striving so hard to provide more beautiful and high-quality knives.
They embrace the traditional and combine this to the modern techniques and materials that they keep in secret due to competition. They are producing 2 brands the Nenohi which is a Japanese type Knife (Traditional knife) and Nenox a Western Type of knife that elite chefs are patronizing.
They have offices in Inokuchi, Nakai-cho, Ashigarakami-gun, Kanagawa and you may visit them in Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo open from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm and they are close every Wednesday.
On March 11, 2021, they released a statement about stopping the sale of one of their products. The product’s name is NENOX S Series Ivory Corian Handle, one of the Nenox series.
There will also be a change in the price of Steel Honyaki Knife and Kaede Honyaki starting April 1, 2021, this change is caused by the increase in the price of raw materials used in the construction of knives. So for those of you who plan to buy Steel Honyaki Knife and Kaede Honyaki, it may be better to purchase earlier while the new net price has not yet been implemented in the market.
They also accept repair and sharpening works, you may contact them at their Telephone number 0465-43-7744 or you may visit this Nenohi repair link.
Nenohi and Nenox Series
Here is the list of Brands series that Nenohi Cutlery offers worldwide.
The Nenohi series was developed in collaboration with two traditional government -certified blacksmiths, they are Kajiya (blacksmith) and Togishi (master sharpener).
Kaede Honyaki
Kaede Honyaki is a series of Japanese kitchen knives that are rust resistant and possesses the sharpness of traditional kitchen knives. It has seven different types of knives you can choose from. The handle is made of Ebony Wood (Magnolia pattern as an option) and has an octagonal shape that gives a moderate weight, high durability and it does not slip and fits on your hand.The blade has a flat mirror surface finish and a Japanese name was engraved in front. To find out more details about this series you can visit Nenohi shop, Tosho and Korin.
Here is a Japanese knife collection of Honyaki Knives; presenting the Shiramoto Yaki, Shiramizu Honyaki and Aohonyaki. Shiramoto Yaki is a series that is recommended for professionals that consist of four types of knives with an inherent blade length of 300 mm. Shiramizu Honyaki is a series that has the greatest sharpness among the Honyaki knives but needs careful use as it is easy to chip. It consists of four types of knives with an inherent blade length of 300 mm. Aohonyaki consists of three types of Sashimi knives it possesses invaluable durability and long lasting sharpness. The blade of this three series has a both mirror surface finish which claims the most beautiful blade pattern among their Honyaki knives. While their handle is made of Ebony Wood (Magnolia pattern as an option) and has an octagonal shape that gives a moderate weight, high durability and it does not slip and fits on your hand. and a Japanese name was engraved in front. To find out more details about this series you can visit the Nenohi shop, Tosho and Korin.
Kasumi Knives
Next in line is the Kasumi Knives, a Japanese kitchen knives collection formed by traditional forging methods of Japan, possessing durability, sharpness and affordable price. Introducing the Shirakami Kasumi, White finest haze and Blue finest haze. Shirakami Kasumi is made of white steel made by careful forging at low temperatures to ensure the sharpness of the knife is not damaged, it consists of eight different types of knives. White finest haze is a series of nine different types of Japanese kitchen knives that is usually used for cutting small ingredients and doing detailed works(Sukimono), Vegetable cutting, carving fish, Sashimi knife, and blowfish. Wash it immediately after use and wipe it dry to prevent rusting. The blade of this two series has a wood grind finish which claims its durable blade pattern. The Blue finest haze is a series of nine different types of Japanese kitchen knives, it has differences from the first two mentioned above, it is made of Blue steel which provides durability without chipping and long -lasting sharpness and the blade has a flat mirror surface. While their handle is made of Park Wood (Ebony pattern as an option) and has an octagonal shape that gives a moderate weight, high durability and it does not slip and fits on your hand and a Japanese name was engraved in front. To find out more details about this series you can visit the Nenohi shop, Tosho and Korin.
Cherry Blossoms is a Japanese style knife intendedly made for customers who want double edged Japanese knives. Available in seven different types of knives for you to choose from. The blade has a hairline finish with a rust resistant blade. While their handle is made of Park Wood (Ebony pattern as an option) and has an octagonal shape that gives a moderate weight, high durability and it does not slip and fits on your hand and a Japanese name was engraved in front. To find out more details about this series you can visit the Nenohi shop.
Nenox Series
The Nenox Series is a Western type of knife that Mr. Sawada’s customized by the use of special and best materials and non stop improvement. Introducing the three series of Western knives the Nenox S Series, Nenox Premium and Nenox A Series. Nenox S Series is a collection of Black linen Mycarta, White Marble Corian, and Iron wood. Their name was from the material used on their handle. Nenox Premium has a special handle made of Jigged bone available in different colors and Carbon fiber. Nenox A Series is stain resistant with a handle made of Black paper Micarta. To learn more about the product you may visit this link Nenohi Nenox, Korin, and Tosho.
Nenohi Knives Reviews
Purchased this limited edition numbered Nenohi, complete w/carbon fiber handle–most balanced chefs knife ever– pic.twitter.com/RvMU4HulIb
— Andrew Weissman (@AKWeissman) April 24, 2015
Purchased this limited edition numbered Nenohi, complete w/carbon fiber handle–most balanced chefs knife ever–
My nenox set. from r/chefknives
These are just a few of my knives. I have a lot more but I love the look of these. The shorter gyuto is my daily use though. I haven’t really had issues with the edge like I’ve seen other people post here.
Best non carbon steel knife imo nenox. Misono UX10 is pretty good too pic.twitter.com/6CYgGP0ySy
— Katsu (@katsu127) April 7, 2015
Best non carbon steel knife imo nenox. Misono UX10 is pretty good too
Summary
We introduce the Nenohi and Nenox products, a brand of Nenohi Cutlery Co.Ltd., under the leadership of its now president Mr. Yusuke Sawada. They produce many variations of knives in Japan, they even sell abroad by the use of various e-commerce platforms. You can search these knives in different online selling websites or you may visit them on their official sites Nenohi.jp. You can choose the knife you will love from here; we also show some reviews to help you from some aspects. We already discussed here the different types and materials they use and you want to know more feel free to visit Nenohi, Korin, Tosho, Chefs armoury and MTC Kitchen.
