Final call

Because our knives are hand-forged in small artisan workshops across Echizen, Sanjo, and Sakai, replenishment cycles can take several months to over a year. The pieces featured here have only 1 unit remaining in stock.

Once these final allocations are claimed, they will not return until the next forging run is completed and imported. If a specific blade length, steel type, or custom handle in this collection fits your prep station, secure it before it is marked out of stock.

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Gyuto Knives

The Gyuto (牛刀) is the versatile cornerstone of Japanese cutlery—the ultimate multi-purpose chef’s knife...

Kiritsuke Knives

The Kiritsuke (切付) is a striking hybrid blade that combines the slicing capabilities of...

Santoku Knives

The Santoku (三徳), meaning "Three Virtues," is uniquely designed for slicing, dicing, and mincing....

Bunka Knives

The Bunka (文化), translating to "culture," is a versatile multi-purpose knife characterized by its...

A Japanese-style kitchen knife with a textured, patterned steel blade and a light brown wooden handle, placed diagonally on a light wood grain background.

Nakiri knives

Forged specifically for precision vegetable preparation, the Nakiri (菜切) is an indispensable blade in...

Macro view of Hatsukokoro Hikari kurosome etched black damascus pattern and SLD steel cutting edge

Petty Knives

The Petty knife (ペティ) is the Japanese equivalent of an agile utility or paring...

Japanese Slicing Knives | Sujihiki & Yanagiba

Engineered exclusively for clean, single-draw slicing, our collection of Sujihiki and Yanagiba knives represents...

Bare Blades & Custom Handles

Personalize your cutlery from the tang out. Our Bare Blades & Custom Handles collection...

Handmade Octagonal Wa-Handles

Transform the balance, ergonomics, and aesthetic presence of your cutlery with our curated selection...

Sushi Serving Trays

Handcrafted Japanese sushi serving trays (Geta and Sora) elevate presentation into an art form....

Hatsukokoro

Based in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture, Hatsukokoro operates as an elite brand curator and distributor,...

Close-up view of Nigara hand-hammered hexagonal tsuchime texture, raw kurouchi finish, and SG2 steel core edge

Nigara Hamono

Forged in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Nigara Hamono carries a 350-year legacy of traditional sword-making...

Masamoto Sohonten

A close-up of a Japanese-style kitchen knife with a textured, hammered steel blade and a light brown wooden handle, resting diagonally on a light wood grain surface.

Yoshikane

Founded in 1919 in the historic metalworking hub of Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture, Yoshikane Hamono...

Shoichi Hashimoto

Based in Hiroshima, master blacksmith Shoichi Hashimoto is revered throughout Japan as an elite...

Akazawa

Renowned for exquisite craftsmanship and dramatic aesthetic execution, Akazawa (赤沢) cutlery represents an uncompromising...

Shiro Kamo Knives

Forged in the historic artisan enclave of Echizen (Takefu Knife Village) in Fukui Prefecture,...

A close-up of a Japanese kitchen knife showing its Damascus steel blade with black kanji characters engraved near the tip, and a light brown wooden handle, set against a plain off-white background.

Tojiro

Based in the world-renowned metalworking hub of Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture, Tojiro represents the perfect...

Misono

Forged in Seki, Japan—the historical cutlery capital of Gifu Prefecture—Misono stands as one of...

Burrfection

Designed through relentless edge testing, abrasive sharpening analysis, and direct feedback from the global...

Nobu

Crafted at the crossroads of time-honored blacksmithing traditions and refined Japanese aesthetics, the Nobu...

Learn before you buy

Not sure which steel, size or shape suits your kitchen? Our Knife Guide breaks it down.

All guides

Nakiri vs. Santoku: Vegetable Specialist vs. Everyday Workhorse
Kiritsuke vs. Gyuto: Which Japanese Chef Knife Should You Buy?
Japanese Nakiri vs. Meat Cleaver: The Complete Comparison Guide

Final call

Products

Shoichi Hashimoto Shirogami #1 Honyaki Damascus Gyuto 240mm - Blade Only

Akazawa Arashi VG10 Kyomen Turugi Yanagiba 300mm - Ebony Handle

Masayuki Hamono Elmax Kyomen Kiritsuke Yanagiba 200mm - Wenge Handle

Shiro Kamo SG2 Kurozome Damascus 63-Layer Gyuto 210mm - Stabilized Green Maple Western Handle

Shiro Kamo SG2 Kurozome Damascus 63-Layer Gyuto 210mm - Stabilized Blue Maple Western Handle

Shiro Kamo SG2 Kurozome Damascus 63-Layer Nakiri 165mm - Stabilized Red Maple Western Handle

Shiro Kamo SG2 Kurozome Damascus 63-Layer Nakiri 165mm - Stabilized Blue Maple Western Handle

Shiro Kamo SG2 Kurozome Damascus 63-Layer Nakiri 165mm - Stabilized Green Maple Western Handle

Shiro Kamo SG2 Kurozome Damascus 63-Layer Gyuto 210mm - Stabilized Maple Western Handle

[Artisan Second] Shiro Kamo SG2 Kurozome Damascus 63-Layer Gyuto 210mm - Stabilized Purple Maple Western Handle

Tojiro Atelier VG10 Migaki Damascus Gyuto 240mm - Custom Octagonal Rosewood Handle (Light Buffalo Horn)

Tojiro Atelier VG10 Migaki Damascus Gyuto 240mm - Custom Octagonal Light Curly Maple Handle

Tojiro Atelier Aogami Super Nashiji Damascus Gyuto 240mm - Custom Octagonal Light Curly Maple Handle

Tojiro Atelier Aogami Super Nashiji Damascus Gyuto 240mm - Custom Octagonal Rosewood Handle (Light Buffalo Horn)

Tojiro Atelier VG10 Migaki Damascus Gyuto 210mm - Custom Octagonal Ebony Handle (Turquoise Spacer)

Tojiro Atelier VG10 Nashiji Damascus Kiritsuke Gyuto 210mm - Custom Octagonal Magnolia Handle (Blonde Buffalo Horn Ferrule)

Tojiro Atelier Aogami Super Nashiji Damascus Kiritsuke Gyuto 210mm - Custom Octagonal Rosewood Handle (Tiger Horn Ferrule)

Tojiro Atelier Aogami Super Nashiji Damascus Kiritsuke Gyuto 210mm - Custom Octagonal Rosewood Handle (Blonde Buffalo Horn Ferrule)

Tojiro Atelier Aogami Super Nashiji Damascus Gyuto 210mm - Custom Octagonal Rosewood Handle (Tiger Horn Ferrule)

Tojiro Atelier VG10 Migaki Damascus Santoku 165mm - Custom Octagonal Rosewood Handle (Blonde Buffalo Horn Ferrule)