KIREAJI Blog About Japanese Knives

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

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

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 I...

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...

Usuba Japanese knife from Sakai City.

Comprehensive Guide to White Steel #2 and Blue...

Delve into the nuanced differences between White Steel #2 and Blue Steel #2, two popular choices for Japanese knives. Explore factors like cutting ability, persistence of sharpness, chip resistance, and...

Comprehensive Guide to White Steel #2 and Blue...

Delve into the nuanced differences between White Steel #2 and Blue Steel #2, two popular choices for Japanese knives. Explore factors like cutting ability, persistence of sharpness, chip resistance, and...

KIREAJI Japanese knife direct Natural Whetstones vs Artificial Whetstones:

The Allure of Natural Whetstones: A Deep Dive i...

Dive into the world of whetstones! Discover the allure of natural whetstones and their ability to enhance the sharpness of Japanese knives. Learn about the differences between natural and artificial...

The Allure of Natural Whetstones: A Deep Dive i...

Dive into the world of whetstones! Discover the allure of natural whetstones and their ability to enhance the sharpness of Japanese knives. Learn about the differences between natural and artificial...

Usuba Japanese knife from Sakai City.

Differences and Uses of Usuba and Nakiri Knives

Discover the disparities between Usuba and Nakiri knives, two Japanese kitchen essentials often mistaken for one another. Learn about their distinct blade structures, ideal uses, and unique characteristics to make...

Differences and Uses of Usuba and Nakiri Knives

Discover the disparities between Usuba and Nakiri knives, two Japanese kitchen essentials often mistaken for one another. Learn about their distinct blade structures, ideal uses, and unique characteristics to make...

The Origin of Craftsmanship

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

  • Knife making is not just a craft; it’s the creation of a “story” by engaging with materials and giving them shape. Each piece of steel is hammered, heated, and shaped, transforming from mere material into a tool that fits the hand of its user. The moment when the steel takes form in my hands, as if it’s being infused with life, is the most rewarding part of the process.

  • That’s why I don’t just create knives that are sharp; I craft the “perfect strike” for the user. The story that unfolds during this process is the true value for me.
Sakai Traditional Craftsmen Collection

KIREAJI's Three Promises to You

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    1. High-quality Japanese Knive

    We offer knives crafted by craftsmen from Sakai City.

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    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.