FAN OUT
Fan Out, a manufacturer of beauty and home related products, all hand-crafted in Tsubame Sanjo, Japan, has been proud to offer our products globally for decades. Fan Out has played a modest, but significant role in connecting traditional Japanese craftsmanship with innovative new techniques and design. Fan Out believes in preserving and continuing traditional Japanese craftsmanship for generations to come. We at Fan Out welcome the future by creating exciting new products that achieve the highest standards of performance, functionality, safety and design without ever forgetting our traditions.
Home Series
Connecting Traditional Japanese Craftsmanship with Innovative New Techniques and Design
Incorporating years of experience cultivated through professional-grade beauty products and scissors, Fan Out is proud to offer our Home Series. Master craftsmen from Tsubame Sanjo, Japan, renowned for their expertise in blade crafting, have meticulously pursued exceptional performance and functionality, paying attention to every detail.
As a result, Fan Out has successfully fused traditional manufacturing techniques with modern, innovative designs and a commitment to perfection in every aspect. It is the true value born from the fusion of craftsmanship and innovation. Experience Fan Out products that intertwine tradition and modernization.
Craftsmanship
Master Craftsman Tsukasa Hinoura: Tradition meets innovation
Tsukasa Hinoura, born in Sanjo, Niigata, is a third-generation blacksmith who joined his family’s craft at 22. As an Echigo Sanjo Traditional Cutlery Craftsman and Niigata Kenoh Meister, he creates knives that are exceptionally sharp, durable, and easy to sharpen. Since 2006, his knives have been showcased at ‘Messe Ambiente, Frankfurt,‘ the world’s largest consumer goods fair. Hinoura travels worldwide teaching his techniques, embodying tradition and innovation. Fan Out proudly collaborates with him to offer our innovative kitchen knife lines.
Home Series
Damascus Steel
Damascus steel is another name for “wootz steel” developed in ancient India, characterized by a wave-like pattern, and is now called “Damascus steel” after wootz steel was used to manufacture swords in Damascus, Syria. Today, Damascus steel is widely used in kitchen knives and other metal related items. The steel material is created by laminating and forging several layers of different metals to create a wave-like pattern on the surface.
Craftsmanship
Preserving and continuing traditional Japanese craftsmanship
Tsubame Sanjo, a region in the Niigata Prefecture, has a history of metalworking dating back to the Edo period (1600s), when the production of traditional Japanese nails (wakugi) flourished. Blessed with an ideal metalworking environment, Tsubame Sanjo benefits from abundant iron resources, timber and water from the biggest river in Japan, the Shinano River. Craftsmen have been passing down their unique skills through generations and continue to receive the highest praise for their exceptional craftsmanship. Fan Out is proud to be a part of Tsubame Sanjo’s legacy.
Home Series
Gobi Damascus Knife Series
Produced in collaboration with world renowned blacksmith; Hinoura Tsukasa, Fan Out is proud to introduce our handmade Damascus knife series. The Gobi (豪美) Damascus series blade is a combination of three metals; copper, brass and stainless steel. Each knife is hand forged to create its unique Damascus patterns.
Home Series
Mushin Damascus Knife Series
Produced in collaboration with world renowned blacksmith Hinoura Tsukasa, Fan Out is proud to introduce our handmade Damascus knife series. The Mushin (無心) Damascus series blade is created with an ATS stainless steel core material. ATS is a high quality rust-resistant stainless steel with beautiful Damascus patterns.
Home Series
Japanese Sewing Scissors
Fan Out's original Japanese sewing scissors are the only sewing scissor completely hand made. Designed with a wider handle for an ergonomic feel and oxidized black for a rust resistant finish.
The wider handles help prevent the scissor from slipping off your fingers and eliminating stress to your hand after long periods of use. Our scissor can be used for all your sewing/tailoring needs.
Available in two sizes
Home Series
Damascus Bread Knife
Due to how soft freshly baked bread is, it poses a real challenge to easily cut with a knife. We have overcome this challenge, with our Damascus Bread Knife. Fan Out’s Damascus Bread Knife is made with the highest quality ‘VG10’ stainless steel. The knife’s blade has a beautiful Damascus wave pattern, while delivering outstanding cutting ability. The blade is rust resistant and the handle is made of PIW (Plastic Injected Wood), making the handles very strong and durable.
Home Series
Cutlery
Fan Out cutlery was born by the skills of Master Craftsmen in Niigata. Each piece is carefully hand-polished to complement the design, quality and comfort of use.The handles are made with a special type of Maple wood ( PIW ) and have a unique 3D shape that fits perfectly in your hand. Each handle is uniquely characterized by the beautiful wood grain patterns.Available in 4 colors (Black, Purple, Red, Natural)
Fan Out Beauty Care Series
From daily care to refreshing yourself while traveling, achieving a flawless finish for special events, grooming products are indispensable in all situations. Fan Out is proud to produce our line of Beauty Care products made in Tsubame Sanjo, Japan. Each product is meticulously crafted by our highly skilled Japanese craftsmen, who incorporate traditional manufacturing techniques with innovative design.