KIREAJI Blog About Japanese Knives

Yanagiba Japanese knife from Sakai City.

The Benefits and Beauty of Mirror-Polished Knives

Explore the advantages of mirror-finished Japanese knives and learn how to maximize their effectiveness in your kitchen. Discover how these knives enhance sharpness, resist rust, and elevate the visual appeal...

The Benefits and Beauty of Mirror-Polished Knives

Explore the advantages of mirror-finished Japanese knives and learn how to maximize their effectiveness in your kitchen. Discover how these knives enhance sharpness, resist rust, and elevate the visual appeal...

Mastering Knife Sharpening: Tools and Techniques

Mastering Knife Sharpening: Tools and Techniques

Discover the art of knife sharpening with expert guidance from KIREAJI. Learn about the three essential tools for sharpening knives and delve into a special guide on using whetstones for...

Mastering Knife Sharpening: Tools and Techniques

Discover the art of knife sharpening with expert guidance from KIREAJI. Learn about the three essential tools for sharpening knives and delve into a special guide on using whetstones for...

Yanagiba Japanese knife from Sakai City.

Tips to Prevent Rust on Knives and for Long-Ter...

Learn essential tips for maintaining your Japanese knife and preventing rust. Explore methods to clean, store, and protect your knife for long-term use, ensuring its sharpness and durability.

Tips to Prevent Rust on Knives and for Long-Ter...

Learn essential tips for maintaining your Japanese knife and preventing rust. Explore methods to clean, store, and protect your knife for long-term use, ensuring its sharpness and durability.

Four Reasons Why Japanese Knives Are Considered the Best in the World (Reason4+1)

Four Reasons Why Japanese Knives Are Considered...

Four Reasons Why Japanese Knives Are Considered...

Japanese knife from Sakai City.

Four Reasons Why Japanese Knives Are Considered...

Discover the secret behind the exceptional quality of Japanese knives. Explore the use of high-quality steel and unique composite materials, known for their durability, sharpness, and resistance to rust. Learn...

Four Reasons Why Japanese Knives Are Considered...

Discover the secret behind the exceptional quality of Japanese knives. Explore the use of high-quality steel and unique composite materials, known for their durability, sharpness, and resistance to rust. Learn...

Japanese Knife forging process

Four Reasons Why Japanese Knives Are Considered...

Delve into the world of Japanese knives and discover why they are revered worldwide. Learn about the meticulous craftsmanship behind each knife, as skilled artisans in Sakai handcraft them through...

Four Reasons Why Japanese Knives Are Considered...

Delve into the world of Japanese knives and discover why they are revered worldwide. Learn about the meticulous craftsmanship behind each knife, as skilled artisans in Sakai handcraft them through...

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