Naohito Myojin

Naohito Myojin is a knife-maker based in Susaki City, Kochi Prefecture in Shikoku. He works at the Myojin Riki Seisakusho forge alongside his father and teacher, Tateo Myojin, as the second generation craftsman. Naohito possesses exceptional sharpening skills, creating blades that cut smoothly with remarkable sharpness.

Drawing on his decade-long experience in blade sharpening, Myojin crafts outstanding knives in both high carbon and powdered stainless steel varieties. As a respected sharpener, he also collaborates with many renowned Sakai-based craftsmen, refining their blades to achieve the finest possible edge.