Isamitsu Abe Knives is a boutique forge founded by Yuki Abe, a Paris-born blacksmith (1979). After 15 years training as a kitchen knife craftsman, Abe opened his workshop in Sakuragawa, Ibaraki Prefecture in 2022. His small team consists of himself (blacksmith), Gaku Kanatsu (sales), and Naoko Abe (administration).
Their knives feature high carbon steel cores between stainless steel layers, creating durable, striking blades. Isamitsu uses two primary carbon steels: White Steel No.1, a premium high-carbon steel producing exceptionally sharp blades, and Blue Super, known for damage resistance and edge retention.
