People behind the edge
Maker map
The people, places and relationships behind Japanese kitchen knives.
Makers
BlacksmithSharpenerSharpener / polisherHandle makerWorkshop / brand
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Relationship colours
Training / familyWorkshopSmith / sharpenerCollaborationAliasRegional connection
Arrows follow the named relationship. Dashed edges are community reports or relationships still needing a direct source. Dashed node borders identify makers connected from another region.
Region markers show approximate regional locations, not individual workshop addresses.