Our knives come direct from knife makers in and around Seki City, Takefu City, Sakai City, Sanjyo City Japan, which are widely known as the Japanese knife and cutlery capitals. Truly, each one of the Knife Makers and Craftsmen has their own distinct knife making philosophy and knife characteristics.

If not properly cared for, it is prone to cracking – it requires good seasoning and sealing before use. It is popular because of its resistance to rust and corrosion, as well as its minimalistic look that complements a variety of handle styles. Moreover, the handle was made with an egonomic shape so that you can have a comfortable grip while cutting your ingredients.A beautifully crafted blade complete with engraving and a luxury walnut and double green pakka handle. The Kiwi Brand 288 is also available and is almost identical to this knife but it does not have the higher level of finish. Our Japanese knives have authentic balsam wood handles and are beautifully crafted, which makes them stunning additions to any kitchen. Loved by cooking enthusiasts all over the world, from world class chefs to cooking hobbyists, your Japanese knife will become one of your favourite kitchen tools. Our CarboNext blades allow you to enjoy all the usual advantages of traditional high carbon steels, but they offer the additional benefit of improved rust resistance.

We love the history and craftsmanship that goes into making Japanese chef knives and accessories and the excitement and enjoyment you experience when using a truly sharp knife in the kitchen. This weighty single bevel white carbon steel knife is the only one of this type we currently provide. Because of its accessibility and workability, it is a popular choice for knife makers all over the world. The wood goes through a burning process until it reaches the carbonization stage, and then the surface is made smooth with fine sanding.This impressive small Santoku from renowned Japanese knife brand Seisuke is designed for maximum sharpness. It is a favored choice for woodworking, especially in regions where it is native, and it holds cultural significance in traditional Japanese craftsmanship. After years of the collaborative work with the Knife Forums "In the Kitchen" members and the premier knife maker, Mr. Knives From Japan is an independent business established in 2016, but we have been sourcing cutlery and kitchen knives from Japan for over 60 years and we know what makes a knife special. Seisuke work with a large number of the very best blacksmiths throughout Japan to offer an unrivalled selection of designs and something a bit different.

The second most common ferrule type, it is often made of black plastic, but recently a white marble look has been gaining popularity. Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections—they may also appear in recommendations and other places. Perhaps you’ve heard about the amazing sharpness and unrivaled cutting performance that a knife from Japan offers,and you wondered where to get them without going all the way to the country.The rougher handle is more secure in the hand and it ensures that a greasy, wet, and/or slippery hand does not slip forward on the blade during use. Personalized advertising may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of information under California and other state privacy laws, and you may have a right to opt out. With cheap products you will see that this transition line either does not exist or has been artificially applied.