Kobayashi Kogu (Muthos Homura) 株式会社小林工具製作所
Sanjo, NiigataFactoriesEst. 50+ years as a toolmaker ✓ Seen in person · 2026-09-14
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MakerKobayashi Kogu (Muthos Homura)RegionSanjo, Niigata (Tsubame-Sanjo)
MarksMuthos HomuraSteels—
Knife types madeNataMain useSplitting kindling, clearing brush, camp work. Sanjo's other speciality.
Recommended whetstone#1000, finish #3000 JIS · how to sharpenMaintenanceWipe dry after use; see the Sharpening page.
Marks on the blade
| Mark | Reads | Kind | Confidence | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muthos Homura | Muthos Homura | logo | Seen in person |
About
Outdoor brand Muthos Homura: the asymmetric-edge Prominence bushcraft knife (MH-001, 107 mm, high-strength special stainless, rosewood; limited MH-015 ¥99,000), machetes and titanium camp ware. OMOTENASHI Selection 2023 on display.
Steels
- Not recorded.
Facts
Kanaこばやしこうぐせいさくしょ
Smith / productionFactory (3D CAD, laser marking)
Address三条市
Tel0256-33-2928
Websitemuthos-homura.jp
Typical overseas price—
Knife types made
- Nata (hatchet / camp blade) 鉈 · Splitting kindling, clearing brush, camp work. Sanjo's other speciality.
Care for these steels
No steel data yet — general rules on the Sharpening page.
Where to buy
Buy direct from Sanjo (through us)Maker websiteAmazon US affiliateAmazon JP affiliate
Products (2)
| Series / brand | Item | Type | mm | Steel | Construction · finish | Handle | Price | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muthos Homura | Prominence bushcraft knife 107 MH-001 | Nata | 107 | — | asymmetric thick blade, special stainless | rosewood | no price | link |
| Muthos Homura Premium | Prominence limited MH-015 | Nata | 107 | — | special stainless | — | ¥99,000 (official) | link |
Photos
Photos will be added as we photograph our own knives or receive images from the maker.