KIREAJI Blog About Japanese Knives

Bluee steel White steel Japanese knife from Sakai City.

Exploring Kitchen Knife Materials: White Steel ...

Blue steel and white steel are key materials in Japanese knives. White steel offers exceptional purity and sharpness, while blue steel, enhanced with additives, provides greater hardness and durability. The...

Exploring Kitchen Knife Materials: White Steel ...

Blue steel and white steel are key materials in Japanese knives. White steel offers exceptional purity and sharpness, while blue steel, enhanced with additives, provides greater hardness and durability. The...

Honbazuke Japanese knife from Sakai City.

What is "Honbazuke"?

Did you know? New Japanese knives are intentionally crafted at obtuse angles to prevent chipping. The degree of sharpness varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. As a result, the sharpness may...

What is "Honbazuke"?

Did you know? New Japanese knives are intentionally crafted at obtuse angles to prevent chipping. The degree of sharpness varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. As a result, the sharpness may...

Saya Sheaths

The Essential Guide to Saya Sheaths for Japanes...

Welcome to the definitive guide on saya sheaths, an essential accessory for any Japanese knife owner. Whether you're a professional chef or a culinary enthusiast, understanding the significance of a...

The Essential Guide to Saya Sheaths for Japanes...

Welcome to the definitive guide on saya sheaths, an essential accessory for any Japanese knife owner. Whether you're a professional chef or a culinary enthusiast, understanding the significance of a...

Blue Steel#1 vs Blue Steel#2: Choosing Your Ideal Knife

Blue Steel#1 vs Blue Steel#2: Choosing Your Ide...

Explore KIREAJI's expert insights on Japanese knives made from Blue Steel #1 and #2. Learn how to choose the perfect blade that aligns with your culinary skills and enhances your...

Blue Steel#1 vs Blue Steel#2: Choosing Your Ide...

Explore KIREAJI's expert insights on Japanese knives made from Blue Steel #1 and #2. Learn how to choose the perfect blade that aligns with your culinary skills and enhances your...

Yanagiba Japanese knife from Sakai City.

The Art of Preserving Japanese Knives: A Guide ...

Discover the silent enemies lurking in your kitchen that cause rust and erosion in your beloved Japanese knives. Learn how salt, acid, chlorine-based detergents, and even dishwashers can wreak havoc...

The Art of Preserving Japanese Knives: A Guide ...

Discover the silent enemies lurking in your kitchen that cause rust and erosion in your beloved Japanese knives. Learn how salt, acid, chlorine-based detergents, and even dishwashers can wreak havoc...

Honbazuke

Unveiling the Mystique of Whetstones: A Journey...

Delve into the rich history of whetstones, tracing back to ancient times and their significance in Japanese sword sharpening. Discover the transition from natural to synthetic whetstones and understand the...

Unveiling the Mystique of Whetstones: A Journey...

Delve into the rich history of whetstones, tracing back to ancient times and their significance in Japanese sword sharpening. Discover the transition from natural to synthetic whetstones and understand the...

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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.