Yoshihiro

[jacko9]

Is Yoshihiro a brand name or is it the name for Mazaki knives? I've seen the Yoshihiro web site is it a outlet for knives?

 

[Corradobrit1]

Its a JKnife brand with over 100 years history, with a retail outlet in Beverly Hills, that also sells knives that are commissioned from other makers like Mazaki

 

[jacko9]

Do they make their own knives or just sell what available?

 

[Corradobrit1]

Yes, I think they make some of their stock

 

[jacko9]

Interesting company - prices seem reasonable but Mazaki prices have gone through the roof lately.

 

[coffeelover191919]

Interesting company - prices seem reasonable but Mazaki prices have gone through the roof lately.

i just got a yoshihiro, although it doesn't have a blacksmith name attached to it, i'm very happy with the knife and the service. their kurouchi finished is pretty rough, but their steel is well made.

Very good deals considering they provide you oil for carbon blades and a rust eraser, probably worth $10-$15.
Their handles were thick and well made. blade is a heavy duty everyday use blade.

 

[TSF415]

The mazaki prices at carbon haven’t changed since the last batch so it’s a tad cheaper.

 

[Corradobrit1]

The Maz W#2 blades are still well priced vs B1/2 and dammy

 

[zizirex]

Does The Yoshihiro in Sakai (Goh Umanosuke Yoshihiro by Yamawaki) is the same as the Yoshihiro in LA?

 

[coffeelover191919]

Does The Yoshihiro in Sakai (Goh Umanosuke Yoshihiro by Yamawaki) is the same as the Yoshihiro in LA?

The yoshihiro that has a retail store in LA doesn't have any particular blacksmith name attached to them