Kenshiro Hatono, Shirogami #1 Nashiji Bunka 180(KH-1107) dishtowel combines functionality and durability for

combines functionality and durability for the best of both the East and West

Ando’s workshop

Steel Type: x50CrMoV15

Hardness: Estimated HRC of 63

Relatively speaking

Kenshiro Hatono, Shirogami #1 Nashiji Bunka 180(KH-1107) dishtowel combines functionality and durability forMade in Echizen The Blacksmith Kenshiro Hatono is a young and very talented smith who has been working as an apprentice under Katsuyasu Kamo in the Takefu knife village for about 5 years. He has opened his own business (2025) and will begin producing knives under his own name in larger quantities. We are very excited to have his knives in our shop and look forward to seeing him grow as a smith over the coming years. He is able to work with a variety