We don't sell knives from a catalog. We travel to workshops, sit with smiths, watch them work β then bring their blades to you with their name attached. These are the people behind TANREN.
Third-generation blacksmith. Kenji learned the craft from his father at age 14 and has spent over 40 years perfecting the art of hand-forging Blue Steel knives. His workshop sits in the old district of Sakai, unchanged since his grandfather built it.
Hiroshi is known for his exceptionally thin grinds and mirror polishes. He trained under the legendary Sakai smith Matsumoto Taro before opening his own workshop. Each knife takes him 3 to 5 days to complete.
Soji combines traditional Seki forging with modern powder steel technology. His SG2 knives have earned a global following among professional chefs who need both performance and easy maintenance.