KIREAJI Blog About Japanese Knives

Knife forging process

There is a difference between a "sharp knife" a...

Delve into the artistry behind a truly sharp knife with KIREAJI, where every slice is a testament to flavor preservation and ingredient respect, elevating your culinary creations.efs.

There is a difference between a "sharp knife" a...

Delve into the artistry behind a truly sharp knife with KIREAJI, where every slice is a testament to flavor preservation and ingredient respect, elevating your culinary creations.efs.

Japanese Knife forging process

Crisis of Sakai Cutlery: Impact of Decreasing B...

Sakai's renowned cutlery industry faces a critical challenge with the decline of skilled blacksmiths, prompting innovative approaches to sustain this artisanal legacy.

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Crisis of Sakai Cutlery: Impact of Decreasing B...

Sakai's renowned cutlery industry faces a critical challenge with the decline of skilled blacksmiths, prompting innovative approaches to sustain this artisanal legacy.

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Japanese knife from Sakai City.

Sakai's expensive knives enhance their value in...

Sakai knives are celebrated for their masterful craftsmanship, representing a blend of tradition, quality, and cultural heritage, making them a coveted choice among culinary professionals and enthusiasts alike.

Sakai's expensive knives enhance their value in...

Sakai knives are celebrated for their masterful craftsmanship, representing a blend of tradition, quality, and cultural heritage, making them a coveted choice among culinary professionals and enthusiasts alike.

Yanagiba Japanese knife from Sakai City.

Sakai Knives: Honing Global Strategies for Arti...

Sakai City's knife industry is making its mark on the global stage, combining artistry and precision with strategic market approaches to meet regional preferences.

Sakai Knives: Honing Global Strategies for Arti...

Sakai City's knife industry is making its mark on the global stage, combining artistry and precision with strategic market approaches to meet regional preferences.

Japanese Knife forging process

Sakai City Knives: Carving a Niche in Global Cu...

Explore how the division of labor system in Sakai City's knife industry poses challenges to overseas market expansion efforts. Learn about the diluted awareness among manufacturers and the necessity for...

Sakai City Knives: Carving a Niche in Global Cu...

Explore how the division of labor system in Sakai City's knife industry poses challenges to overseas market expansion efforts. Learn about the diluted awareness among manufacturers and the necessity for...

USA Market

The Spread of Japanese Cuisine and Knife Demand...

The global appetite for Japanese cuisine is not only enriching palates but also sharpening the demand for Japanese-made knives, marking a significant shift in culinary tools preferences.

The Spread of Japanese Cuisine and Knife Demand...

The global appetite for Japanese cuisine is not only enriching palates but also sharpening the demand for Japanese-made knives, marking a significant shift in culinary tools 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.