KIREAJI Blog About Japanese Knives

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Making Knife Sharpening a Relaxing Habit: Tips ...

Discover the secrets behind making knife sharpening a regular part of your routine. Learn from an Olympic athlete's meditative approach and explore practical tips to clarify your purpose and understand...

Making Knife Sharpening a Relaxing Habit: Tips ...

Discover the secrets behind making knife sharpening a regular part of your routine. Learn from an Olympic athlete's meditative approach and explore practical tips to clarify your purpose and understand...

Handle Japanese knife from Sakai City.

Characteristics of Knife Handle Material: Stain...

Dive into the world of knife handles, where materials range from sleek stainless steel to classic wooden designs, each adding a unique touch to the culinary experience.

Characteristics of Knife Handle Material: Stain...

Dive into the world of knife handles, where materials range from sleek stainless steel to classic wooden designs, each adding a unique touch to the culinary experience.

Yanagiba Japanese knife from Sakai City.

What is Japanese knife steel called?

Explore the essence of Japanese knives through the lens of Wako steel, renowned for its purity, sharpness, and enduring quality.

What is Japanese knife steel called?

Explore the essence of Japanese knives through the lens of Wako steel, renowned for its purity, sharpness, and enduring quality.

Is It Okay to Wash Knives in the Dishwasher? Why Hand Washing Is Always Better

Is It Okay to Wash Knives in the Dishwasher? Wh...

Discover the critical reasons why washing Japanese knives in the dishwasher is a big no-no. Learn about the risks of blade damage, potential for rusting, and handle damage, and why...

Is It Okay to Wash Knives in the Dishwasher? Wh...

Discover the critical reasons why washing Japanese knives in the dishwasher is a big no-no. Learn about the risks of blade damage, potential for rusting, and handle damage, and why...

Sharpening Japanese knife from Sakai City.

The Importance of Flattening Your Whetstone: En...

Discover why flattening your Japanese knife whetstone is crucial for maintaining a proper sharpening surface and improving blade sharpness. Learn the importance of regular flattening, the method, and key points...

The Importance of Flattening Your Whetstone: En...

Discover why flattening your Japanese knife whetstone is crucial for maintaining a proper sharpening surface and improving blade sharpness. Learn the importance of regular flattening, the method, and key points...

Japanese knife from Sakai City.

The Global Appeal of Japanese Knives: Exploring...

The global allure of Japanese knives stems from their exceptional quality, artistry, and the profound cultural traditions they represent.

The Global Appeal of Japanese Knives: Exploring...

The global allure of Japanese knives stems from their exceptional quality, artistry, and the profound cultural traditions they represent.

The Soul of Craftsmanship

  • The Essence of Knife Making: Crafting a Story Through Material and Shape

    Knife making is not merely the act of producing a tool—it is the art of weaving a story through steel. Every piece of raw material is heated, hammered, and drawn out, gradually transforming from unshaped metal into a blade that feels alive in the hand of its user. The moment when steel responds to the rhythm of the hammer, as if infused with spirit, is where the true joy of the craft lies.

  • What we pursue is not only sharpness, but the “perfect strike” that connects seamlessly with its user. A knife becomes complete only when it carries the story of its making into the kitchen, continuing its journey through the meals and memories it helps create.

  • Each blade, therefore, is more than a tool—it is a story waiting to unfold in your hands.
Sakai Traditional Craftsmen Collection

Our Story

  • Tradition of Sakai, in Your Hands

    "Where can I find a truly great knife?"
    We started KIREAJI to answer that question. While the number of skilled craftsmen is declining in Japan, many people overseas are seeking authentic blades. With that in mind, we carefully deliver each knife—bridging tradition and kitchens around the world.
Our Story