KIREAJI Blog About Japanese Knives

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Four Reasons Why Japanese Knives Are Considered...

Explore the deep-rooted connection between Japanese knives and the illustrious history of Japanese swords. Discover how the transition from swords to knives during the Meiji period shaped the craftsmanship and...

Four Reasons Why Japanese Knives Are Considered...

Explore the deep-rooted connection between Japanese knives and the illustrious history of Japanese swords. Discover how the transition from swords to knives during the Meiji period shaped the craftsmanship and...

Japanese Knife forging process

Four Reasons Why Japanese Knives Are Considered...

Explore the meticulous manufacturing process behind Japanese knives, showcasing the attention to detail and craftsmanship that sets them apart. Learn about the numerous steps involved, from grinding to sharpening, and...

Four Reasons Why Japanese Knives Are Considered...

Explore the meticulous manufacturing process behind Japanese knives, showcasing the attention to detail and craftsmanship that sets them apart. Learn about the numerous steps involved, from grinding to sharpening, and...

Deba Japanese knife from Sakai City.

Features and uses of Deba

Discover the versatility of the Deba, a Japanese kitchen knife designed for various fish preparation tasks, including descaling, filleting, and chopping bones. Learn about its unique features, such as the...

Features and uses of Deba

Discover the versatility of the Deba, a Japanese kitchen knife designed for various fish preparation tasks, including descaling, filleting, and chopping bones. Learn about its unique features, such as the...

Yanagiba Japanese knife from Sakai City.

Understanding Stainless Steel: The Rust-Resista...

Stainless steel offers a practical solution for chefs and home cooks alike, providing durability and ease of maintenance with its resistance to rust.

Understanding Stainless Steel: The Rust-Resista...

Stainless steel offers a practical solution for chefs and home cooks alike, providing durability and ease of maintenance with its resistance to rust.

Carbon Steel Japanese knife from Sakai City.

Understanding Carbon Steel: The Backbone of Kni...

Carbon steel, favored for its sharpness and edge retention, requires mindful maintenance to mitigate its natural inclination to rust.

Understanding Carbon Steel: The Backbone of Kni...

Carbon steel, favored for its sharpness and edge retention, requires mindful maintenance to mitigate its natural inclination to rust.

Japanese knife from Sakai City.

Understanding Steel and Stainless Steel

Understanding the various types of steel, including carbon and stainless, is crucial in choosing a knife that suits your culinary needs and preferences..

Understanding Steel and Stainless Steel

Understanding the various types of steel, including carbon and stainless, is crucial in choosing a knife that suits your culinary needs and preferences..

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.

  • 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.