Yoshihiro Cutlery
Yoshihiro Cutlery keeps a showroom in Redondo Beach and sells hand forged Japanese knives with an unusually deep left-handed shelf: Kasumi white steel yanagi, usuba and deba, the Edosaki eel knife, plus mirror polished Ginsan yanagi for cooks who would rather not fight rust. Left-handed pieces come with a mirrored D shaped magnolia or shitan handle, a water buffalo horn bolster and a wooden saya in the box.
The shop sharpens, repairs handles, engraves and takes custom orders, which matters when a left bevel needs setting or resetting. Unused and unengraved knives can be returned; anything used stays with the buyer. Opening hours are weekdays 10 to 5, closed Saturday and Sunday, so a weekend visit is off the table. Questions go to [email protected] or 310 777 0227.
Address: 2207 Artesia Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Pros
- Left-handed versions across most traditional shapes
- Mirrored D shaped handle, not a right-hand leftover
- Saya included with the knives
- In-house sharpening and handle repair
- Custom orders accepted for odd sizes
Cons
- White steel blades rust if left wet
- Prices climb fast in the hongasumi lines
- Showroom closed at weekends
- No returns once a knife has been used
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