KIREAJI Blog About Japanese Knives

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The cause of a kitchen knife becoming dull.

Learn how to protect your Japanese kitchen knife from rust and damage caused by salt, acid, bleach, and dishwashers. Discover essential tips for proper maintenance and care at KIREAJI.

The cause of a kitchen knife becoming dull.

Learn how to protect your Japanese kitchen knife from rust and damage caused by salt, acid, bleach, and dishwashers. Discover essential tips for proper maintenance and care at KIREAJI.

Yanagiba Japanese knife from Sakai City.

The Art of Honyaki Knives: Mastery in Steel

Delve into the world of Honyaki knives, revered for their exceptional sharpness, craftsmanship, and durability. Discover why these single-piece steel knives are cherished by chefs despite their premium price tag.

The Art of Honyaki Knives: Mastery in Steel

Delve into the world of Honyaki knives, revered for their exceptional sharpness, craftsmanship, and durability. Discover why these single-piece steel knives are cherished by chefs despite their premium price tag.

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Japanese food culture is vegetables and fish

Delve into Japan's rich food culture of the past, where seasonal vegetables and fish reigned supreme. Discover how traditional Japanese kitchen knives like the Gyuto were primarily used for cutting...

Japanese food culture is vegetables and fish

Delve into Japan's rich food culture of the past, where seasonal vegetables and fish reigned supreme. Discover how traditional Japanese kitchen knives like the Gyuto were primarily used for cutting...

handles Japanese knife from Sakai City.

Types of materials used for knife handles

Discover the various types of wood used for Japanese knife handles, including ebony, rosewood, and magnolia obovata. Learn how each wood type affects the knife's usability and sense of luxury.

Types of materials used for knife handles

Discover the various types of wood used for Japanese knife handles, including ebony, rosewood, and magnolia obovata. Learn how each wood type affects the knife's usability and sense of luxury.

Damascus steel Japanese knife from Sakai City.

The Enigmatic Allure of Damascus Steel

Explore the captivating allure of Damascus steel in Japanese knives, celebrated for its mesmerizing patterns and unparalleled uniqueness. Learn how the intricate patterns are formed during forging and discover the...

The Enigmatic Allure of Damascus Steel

Explore the captivating allure of Damascus steel in Japanese knives, celebrated for its mesmerizing patterns and unparalleled uniqueness. Learn how the intricate patterns are formed during forging and discover the...

Handles Japanese knife from Sakai City.

Keep knife handles clean

Learn essential tips for washing and maintaining the handles of your Japanese kitchen knives. Discover how to prevent deterioration and ensure hygiene.

Keep knife handles clean

Learn essential tips for washing and maintaining the handles of your Japanese kitchen knives. Discover how to prevent deterioration and ensure hygiene.

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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.