[A Special Announcement] The Japanese Knife Manual Free Campaign

July 6, 2025

  • Hello everyone, and thank you as always for visiting KIREAJI.

    Today, I’m excited to share some very special news with you.

  • My second book,

    The Japanese Knife Manual: How to Master, Maintain, and Fall in Love with Your Japanese Knife,

    is now available on Amazon Kindle!

  • And as a token of gratitude for your support, we’ll be holding a 5-day free campaign during the following period:

    July 10th (Thursday) to July 14th (Monday), 2025 — PDT (Pacific Daylight Time)

The Passion Behind This Book

  • “I bought a Japanese knife… but I don’t really know how to use it.”
    “I want to learn how to take proper care of it.”
    “I want to enjoy cooking with my Japanese knife more.”

    These are the kinds of questions and concerns I’ve heard from people all over the world, countless times.

  • My first book, The Japanese Knife Handbook, was all about knowledge—explaining steel types, blade shapes, history, and culture.

    This second book is all about the next step:
    How to actually use your Japanese knife with confidence, and how to build a lasting relationship with it.

  • A Japanese knife is not just a tool.
    When used and cared for properly, it transforms cooking itself—making it more enjoyable, more mindful, and more satisfying.

    This book is written to help you experience that joy and rhythm for yourself.

What You’ll Learn — The 4 Stages to Mastery

  • 1. Before You Use It

    How to choose the right knife — and what mistakes to avoid. Your relationship with your knife begins the moment you select it.

  • 2. While You Use It

    Proper grip, movement, awareness. It’s not only about keeping your knife sharp — but keeping your focus sharp, too.

  • 3. After You Use It

    Washing, drying, storing, letting it rest. Small habits that protect your knife and deepen your connection to it.

  • 4. Real Q&A from Worldwide Students

    Answers to common questions about knives, cutting boards, and whetstones — collected from hundreds of conversations with chefs and home cooks around the globe.

This Book Is Perfect for You If:

    • You’re buying your first Japanese knife
    • You already own one, but aren’t confident in how to use it
    • You want to enjoy cooking more mindfully
    • You want to build a long-lasting, respectful relationship with your tools

About the Free Campaign

  • This is the perfect chance to start a new chapter in your journey with Japanese knives.
    The book is available for free download worldwide during the following period:

    July 10th (Thursday) to July 14th (Monday), 2025 — PDT (Pacific Daylight Time)

  • Your feedback and reviews would mean the world to me and help us continue sharing authentic Japanese craftsmanship with people everywhere.

    Thank you for being part of the KIREAJI community.
    I look forward to connecting with even more cooking enthusiasts around the world through the spirit of Japanese knives.
The Japanese Knife Manual

The Japanese Knife Handbook

This book holds the answers.
Explore types, history, and culture — and gain the knowledge to speak confidently about Japanese knives, anywhere in the world.

The Japanese Knife Handbook

The Soul of Craftsmanship

  • The Soul of the Japanese Knife, A Craftsman’s Passion for the World

    Holding a Japanese knife is never just about possessing a tool. It is about feeling the craftsmanship, the spirit, and the history passed down through generations. Each blade we create by hand is more than steel and wood—it is a symbol of Japan’s tradition and pride, carrying within it the heart and soul of its maker.

  • I carry one desire above all: to share the deep allure of Japanese knives with people around the world. My hope is that, through understanding, more will come to cherish their beauty, speak of their value, and pass on their story. For us as craftsmen, nothing could bring greater joy.

  • Creating a Japanese knife is no simple task. From selecting raw materials to forging, sharpening, and finishing the handle, we refuse to compromise on even the smallest detail. It is because of this unwavering dedication that the moment a knife comes alive in the user’s hand, the joy it brings cannot be captured in words. That is when we, as craftsmen, feel our deepest pride.

  • And when one of these knives reaches your hands, bringing life to your cooking, that is our greatest wish fulfilled. We believe that with every use, you will feel the weight of tradition and the spirit of the craftsman—carrying it forward to the next generation.

  • A Japanese knife is not merely a cutting tool. It is a vessel of refined skill and enduring spirit, cultivated over centuries. It is our hope, and our pride, that people across the world will not only feel this legacy, but continue to understand, appreciate, and pass it on.

KIREAJI's Three Promises to You

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    1. Forged in the Legacy of Sakai

    From Sakai City—Japan’s renowned birthplace of professional kitchen knives—each blade is crafted by master artisans with over six centuries of tradition. Perfectly balanced, enduringly sharp, and exquisitely finished, every cut carries the soul of true craftsmanship.

  • 2. Thoughtful Care for Everyday Use

    Every knife includes a hand-fitted magnolia saya for safe storage. Upon request, we offer a complimentary Honbazuke final hand sharpening—giving you a precise, ready-to-use edge from day one.

  • 3. A Partnership for a Lifetime

    A KIREAJI knife is more than a tool—it is a lifelong companion. With our bespoke paid aftercare services, we preserve its edge and beauty, ensuring it remains as precise and dependable as the day it first met your hand.