Honmono is an independent Australian publication about artisan Japanese knives — the forges, the steels, the queues, and what "genuine" actually means in a market full of ambiguity.
We write the pages we wished existed: who actually hammers the steel, why the best blades are sold out everywhere, and what owning them truly involves. Where we recommend adjacent gear, some links earn us a small commission — knives never carry affiliate links. When we recommend a blade, nobody paid for it.
We keep ordered interest lists for the makers we cover. They are free, carry no deposit, and commit you to nothing until a specific, photographed piece is offered. Melbourne, Australia.