刀工 とうこう

tōkō

1. Not knife skills.; Not a skilled cutter.

1. Was a skilled knife worker.; Was a knife craftsman.

1. Sword smith; Craftsman of swords

1. Knife skills; Knifework

1. Not skilled at knife work.; Not a knife skills expert.

1. Not skilled at knife work.; Not good with knives.

1. Knife skills were.; Was skilled with a knife.

1. Knife skills; Technique with knives

1. Not skilled at knife work.; Not a knife worker.

1. Wasn't skilled at knife work.; Wasn't good with knives.

1. Probably knife skills.; Probably cutting technique.

1. Was not skilled at knife work.; Was not a knife worker.

1. Knife skills weren't (good).; Didn't have good knife skills.

1. Probably skillful with a knife.; Likely good at knife work.

1. Was not skilled in knife work.; Did not have knife skills.

1. If/when knife skills…; If/when cutting technique…

1. If [one's] knife skills are…; If [one] is skilled with a knife…

1. If/when knife skills…; If/when cutting technique…