KIREAJI Blog About Japanese Knives

Knife forging process

The Difference Between a “Sharp Knife” and a “T...

Delve into the artistry behind a truly sharp knife with KIREAJI, where every slice is a testament to flavor preservation and ingredient respect, elevating your culinary creations.efs.

The Difference Between a “Sharp Knife” and a “T...

Delve into the artistry behind a truly sharp knife with KIREAJI, where every slice is a testament to flavor preservation and ingredient respect, elevating your culinary creations.efs.

Japanese Knife forging process

Crisis of Sakai Cutlery: Impact of Decreasing B...

Sakai's renowned cutlery industry faces a critical challenge with the decline of skilled blacksmiths, prompting innovative approaches to sustain this artisanal legacy.

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Crisis of Sakai Cutlery: Impact of Decreasing B...

Sakai's renowned cutlery industry faces a critical challenge with the decline of skilled blacksmiths, prompting innovative approaches to sustain this artisanal legacy.

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Japanese knife from Sakai City.

Sakai's expensive knives enhance their value in...

Sakai knives are celebrated for their masterful craftsmanship, representing a blend of tradition, quality, and cultural heritage, making them a coveted choice among culinary professionals and enthusiasts alike.

Sakai's expensive knives enhance their value in...

Sakai knives are celebrated for their masterful craftsmanship, representing a blend of tradition, quality, and cultural heritage, making them a coveted choice among culinary professionals and enthusiasts alike.

Yanagiba Japanese knife from Sakai City.

Sakai Knives: Honing Global Strategies for Arti...

Sakai City's knife industry is making its mark on the global stage, combining artistry and precision with strategic market approaches to meet regional preferences.

Sakai Knives: Honing Global Strategies for Arti...

Sakai City's knife industry is making its mark on the global stage, combining artistry and precision with strategic market approaches to meet regional preferences.

Japanese Knife forging process

Challenges and Global Expansion of Sakai’s Knif...

Explore how the division of labor system in Sakai City's knife industry poses challenges to overseas market expansion efforts. Learn about the diluted awareness among manufacturers and the necessity for...

Challenges and Global Expansion of Sakai’s Knif...

Explore how the division of labor system in Sakai City's knife industry poses challenges to overseas market expansion efforts. Learn about the diluted awareness among manufacturers and the necessity for...

The Spread of Japanese Cuisine and the Rising Demand for Knives: Insights from the USA

The Spread of Japanese Cuisine and the Rising D...

The global appetite for Japanese cuisine is not only enriching palates but also sharpening the demand for Japanese-made knives, marking a significant shift in culinary tools preferences.

The Spread of Japanese Cuisine and the Rising D...

The global appetite for Japanese cuisine is not only enriching palates but also sharpening the demand for Japanese-made knives, marking a significant shift in culinary tools preferences.

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