大阪府·特産品
Sakai Uchihamono (Sakai Forged Knives)
This is a masterpiece that Sakai is proud of, captivating chefs around the globe. Sakai City is known as one of Japan's leading knife-making towns, accounting for approximately 90% of the domestic market share for professional Japanese cuisine knives. Its roots are ancient, beginning in the 15th century when a group of blacksmiths migrated from Kaga. During the Edo period, the 'tobacco knife' used for chopping tobacco leaves gained great fame; as the Shogunate granted official seals to guarantee quality, Sakai's sharpness spread throughout the country. The tradition of artisans dividing labor into specific processes—'forging,' 'sharpening,' and 'handle fitting'—to finish each knife by hand is still carefully preserved today. The sharp, smooth cutting edge slices through ingredients without crushing the fibers. Once you use one, you won't be able to let it go; it is a lifelong tool that makes cooking a joy.
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