Naohito Myojin is a rising-star knifemaker based in Kochi Prefecture in southern Japan. Naohito works at the Myojin Riki Seisakusho forge alongside his teacher and father Tateo.

Drawing on his decade-long experience in blade sharpening, Myojin makes excellent knives in high carbon and powdered stainless steel varieties. As a sharpener, he also works alongside many renowned Sakai-based craftsmen in refining their blades, giving them the best possible edge.