\u00a0Tadafusa (\u682a\u5f0f\u4f1a\u793e \u5fe0\u623f)<\/strong><\/h1>\nHocho-Kobo Tadafusa<\/strong><\/h3>\nAgainst the backdrop of this rich blacksmithing tradition, Sone Torasaburo founded the company Tadafusa<\/strong> in 1948 (the 23rd year of the Sh\u014dwa era). He began producing a wide variety of knives\u2014from sickles and short swords to kitchen knives\u2014drawing on the forging techniques he had learned during his apprenticeship making hand-forged scales.<\/p>\nOver time, Tadafusa<\/strong> specialized in the production of fish knives and later developed kitchen knives for both private households and professional use\u2014including specialized knives for soba preparation. Since its founding, the company has relied on genuine handcraftsmanship in every step of the production process and remains committed to its goal of crafting \u201cthe best products\u201d for its customers with the utmost passion.<\/p>\nTadafusa\u2019s products have received multiple awards, including the Good Design Award<\/strong> and the Good Design Award for Small and Medium Enterprises<\/strong>, in recognition of the company\u2019s continued development of hand-forged knives that meet the demands and expectations of modern times.<\/p>\nLooking ahead, Tadafusa<\/strong> remains dedicated to producing high-quality knives that fulfill customer expectations and reflect the spirit of the times. Just as the people of Sanjo once stood firm against the natural forces of the Ikarashi River, Tadafusa aims to share the spirit of this \u201cCity of Blacksmiths\u201d with the world through its products.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"SHIKI](\"https:\/\/worldofshiki.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/sharpening.jpg\" "\\"SHIKI")
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Against the backdrop of this rich blacksmithing tradition, Sone Torasaburo founded the company Tadafusa<\/strong> in 1948 (the 23rd year of the Sh\u014dwa era). He began producing a wide variety of knives\u2014from sickles and short swords to kitchen knives\u2014drawing on the forging techniques he had learned during his apprenticeship making hand-forged scales.<\/p>\n Over time, Tadafusa<\/strong> specialized in the production of fish knives and later developed kitchen knives for both private households and professional use\u2014including specialized knives for soba preparation. Since its founding, the company has relied on genuine handcraftsmanship in every step of the production process and remains committed to its goal of crafting \u201cthe best products\u201d for its customers with the utmost passion.<\/p>\n Tadafusa\u2019s products have received multiple awards, including the Good Design Award<\/strong> and the Good Design Award for Small and Medium Enterprises<\/strong>, in recognition of the company\u2019s continued development of hand-forged knives that meet the demands and expectations of modern times.<\/p>\n Looking ahead, Tadafusa<\/strong> remains dedicated to producing high-quality knives that fulfill customer expectations and reflect the spirit of the times. Just as the people of Sanjo once stood firm against the natural forces of the Ikarashi River, Tadafusa aims to share the spirit of this \u201cCity of Blacksmiths\u201d with the world through its products.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>