KIREAJI Blog About Japanese Knives

Why a High-Quality Knife Is the Essence of Your Cooking Journey

Why a High-Quality Knife Is the Essence of Your...

Every time you cook, do you notice how frustrating it is when a dull knife bruises your vegetables? Did you know that investing in a good knife can dramatically improve...

Why a High-Quality Knife Is the Essence of Your...

Every time you cook, do you notice how frustrating it is when a dull knife bruises your vegetables? Did you know that investing in a good knife can dramatically improve...

ZDP189 Yanagiba (Sakimaru) 420mm-Mirror Polished(both sides)

Discover the Allure of Forged Knives

Forged knives represent the pinnacle of craftsmanship, where strength, durability, and beauty converge. Each KIREAJI knife is meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans in Sakai, Japan. When you hold one of...

Discover the Allure of Forged Knives

Forged knives represent the pinnacle of craftsmanship, where strength, durability, and beauty converge. Each KIREAJI knife is meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans in Sakai, Japan. When you hold one of...

Knife forging process

The Art and Science of Knife Making: Quenching ...

Discover the intricate processes that make Japanese knives some of the finest in the world. Quenching and tempering are not just steps in the manufacturing process; they are an art...

The Art and Science of Knife Making: Quenching ...

Discover the intricate processes that make Japanese knives some of the finest in the world. Quenching and tempering are not just steps in the manufacturing process; they are an art...

Yanagiba Japanese knife from Sakai City.

The Necessity and Convenient Uses of a Petty Knife

Discover the necessity and versatile uses of a petty knife, also known as a fruit knife or paring knife. Learn how this small-sized knife can be incredibly convenient for cutting...

The Necessity and Convenient Uses of a Petty Knife

Discover the necessity and versatile uses of a petty knife, also known as a fruit knife or paring knife. Learn how this small-sized knife can be incredibly convenient for cutting...

White Steel#2 (Honyaki-Mizuyaki) Yanagiba 360mm-Mirror Polished(both sides)

The Current State of Honyaki Knives

Honyaki knives, crafted by skilled blacksmiths, face declining supply due to fewer artisans training in traditional methods. Despite industrialization favoring mass production, these handmade knives remain highly valued for their...

The Current State of Honyaki Knives

Honyaki knives, crafted by skilled blacksmiths, face declining supply due to fewer artisans training in traditional methods. Despite industrialization favoring mass production, these handmade knives remain highly valued for their...

Sakai Denshōkan

Visit to Sakai Denshōkan

The Sakai Denshōkan showcases Sakai City's traditional crafts, with the second floor dedicated to the Sakai Hamono Museum CUT. The museum highlights the history, manufacturing processes, and various uses of...

Visit to Sakai Denshōkan

The Sakai Denshōkan showcases Sakai City's traditional crafts, with the second floor dedicated to the Sakai Hamono Museum CUT. The museum highlights the history, manufacturing processes, and various uses of...

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    1. High-quality Japanese Knive

    We offer knives crafted by craftsmen from Sakai City.

  • Honbazuke

    2. Genuine Sharpness

    To ensure you experience sharpness, we provide a free Honbazuke by our skilled craftsmen.

  • 3. Lifetime Knife Use

    Every knife comes with a free Saya(Sheath) for durability. We also provide paid after-sales services with Sakai City Japanese knife workshop.