Japanese knives in Tokyo · Kappabashi
Blade tips

National craft, 1982

Sakai uchihamono was designated a national traditional craft in 1982. The Sakai Traditional Crafts Museum adds that “Sakai hamono” and “Sakai uchihamono” became regional collective trademarks in 2007.

Sources
https://www.sakaidensan.jp/crafts/knife
Links checked: 2026-11-15

Updated: 2026-11-15

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