Description
Sukehisa Hamono Co., Ltd., located in Tokyo's Adachi district, built its reputation over decades by supplying commercial kitchens, traditional Tokyo butchers, and Western cuisine (Yo-shoku) restaurants in the capital's dining districts. The brand's philosophy was simple: utility, balance, and pure edge quality—no frills. The workshop was particularly known for its precise heat treatment of carbon steel—the yaki-ire and yaki-modoshi processes—which define the blade's character more than anything else. The workshop has since ceased production, and NOS Sukehisas are becoming increasingly rare on the used market.
Gyuto with bolster (ツバ付牛刀 240mm) — Sukehisa's flagship commercial line. On the blade is the full signature 登録 源助久 (Tōroku Minamoto Sukehisa) with the prefix 源 (Minamoto) stamped directly into the steel. On the handle is the silver TOHAKO 東京刃物工業(協)認定品 seal — a certificate from the Tokyo Cutlery Industry Association. SK monosteel, NOS condition. In original orange-brown checked box with manufacturer's leaflet.
Technical characteristics
| Brand / Blacksmith | Minamoto Sukehisa (源助久) / Sukehisa Hamono Co., Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Type | Gyuto with bolster (ツバ付牛刀) |
| Origin | Adachi-ku, Tokyo, Japan |
| Steel | Carbon monosteel (SK Steel) |
| Blade length | 24 cm |
| Handle | Western (Yo), rosewood, forged bolster |
| Condition | NOS / Mint - original box, TOHAKO certificate |
