Hōchō - 包丁

This project is a study of traditional Japanese kitchen knives, combining realistic 3D modeling with handcrafted PBR materials. Each knife was carefully modeled in Blender 3D, with custom materials designed in Substance Designer, texturing done in Substance Painter, and final renders in Marmoset Toolbag.

The knives featured are:

Bunka（文化包丁）

Garasuki（ガラスキ / がらすき）

Nakiri（菜切り包丁）

Santoku（三徳包丁）

Yanagiba（柳刃包丁）

The goal was to capture the unique forms and finishes of these blades, highlighting the craftsmanship and cultural essence behind each design.