KIREAJI Blog About Japanese Knives

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Making Knife Sharpening a Relaxing Habit: Tips ...

Discover the secrets behind making knife sharpening a regular part of your routine. Learn from an Olympic athlete's meditative approach and explore practical tips to clarify your purpose and understand...

Making Knife Sharpening a Relaxing Habit: Tips ...

Discover the secrets behind making knife sharpening a regular part of your routine. Learn from an Olympic athlete's meditative approach and explore practical tips to clarify your purpose and understand...

Handle Japanese knife from Sakai City.

Characteristics of Knife Handle Material: Stain...

Dive into the world of knife handles, where materials range from sleek stainless steel to classic wooden designs, each adding a unique touch to the culinary experience.

Characteristics of Knife Handle Material: Stain...

Dive into the world of knife handles, where materials range from sleek stainless steel to classic wooden designs, each adding a unique touch to the culinary experience.

Yanagiba Japanese knife from Sakai City.

What is Japanese knife steel called?

Explore the essence of Japanese knives through the lens of Wako steel, renowned for its purity, sharpness, and enduring quality.

What is Japanese knife steel called?

Explore the essence of Japanese knives through the lens of Wako steel, renowned for its purity, sharpness, and enduring quality.

Dishwasher

Is it okay to wash knives in the dishwasher? Wh...

Discover the critical reasons why washing Japanese knives in the dishwasher is a big no-no. Learn about the risks of blade damage, potential for rusting, and handle damage, and why...

Is it okay to wash knives in the dishwasher? Wh...

Discover the critical reasons why washing Japanese knives in the dishwasher is a big no-no. Learn about the risks of blade damage, potential for rusting, and handle damage, and why...

Sharpening Japanese knife from Sakai City.

The Importance of Flattening Your Whetstone: En...

Discover why flattening your Japanese knife whetstone is crucial for maintaining a proper sharpening surface and improving blade sharpness. Learn the importance of regular flattening, the method, and key points...

The Importance of Flattening Your Whetstone: En...

Discover why flattening your Japanese knife whetstone is crucial for maintaining a proper sharpening surface and improving blade sharpness. Learn the importance of regular flattening, the method, and key points...

Mukimono Japanese knife from Sakai City.

Types and Characteristics of Knives for Cutting...

Explore the world of Japanese knives tailored for vegetable cutting, including the Usuba, Kamausuba, and Mukimono. Discover their unique shapes and functions, from versatile Usuba knives for home cooking to...

Types and Characteristics of Knives for Cutting...

Explore the world of Japanese knives tailored for vegetable cutting, including the Usuba, Kamausuba, and Mukimono. Discover their unique shapes and functions, from versatile Usuba knives for home cooking to...

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.