Made-to-order Japanese knives

  • Not mass-produced. Not off the shelf. Hand-crafted for you.

    At KIREAJI, every knife begins its life only after you place your order. Hand-forged in Sakai, Japan — a city with over six centuries of knife-making tradition — each blade is shaped, finished, and balanced by master artisans. Whether it’s the handle, the edge, or the final polish, every detail is tailored to you. Then, it’s shipped directly from our workshop to your kitchen.
    This is more than a knife. It’s your personal masterpiece — made once, for you, and no one else.

Made-to-Order Japanese Knives — Crafted for You, From Sakai, Japan

  • When you choose a KIREAJI knife, you’re not buying a mass-produced tool — you’re receiving a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, created only after your order is placed. Each blade is hand-crafted by master artisans at the Shiroyama Knife Workshop in Sakai City, Japan — a region with over six centuries of knife-making tradition.
Shiroyama Knife Workshop

Why Our Knives Look Different in Photos

  • Product images show the blade in its unfinished stage — before the handle is attached and the final hand-finishing is complete. This is intentional. By leaving the handle off until the blade is perfected, our artisans can:

    • Perform precise sharpening and adjustments with greater control
    • Offer custom handle options or replacements before assembly

Your Knife’s Journey

    1. Blade is forged, shaped, and hand-adjusted for perfect balance
    2. Optional Honbazuke sharpening gives you a precise, ready-to-use edge
    3. Handle is hand-fitted only after all blade work is complete
    4. Final inspection ensures flawless performance
    5. Knife is shipped directly from Sakai, Japan to your kitchen
Differences Between Handcrafted Knives and Mass-Produced Factory Knives

Why It’s Worth the Wait

  • Crafting and shipping your knife takes about 2–4 weeks. Every step is done by hand, ensuring your knife is not just a kitchen tool, but a lifetime companion — tailored to your cooking style, and built to perform beautifully for decades.

  • Wherever you are in the world, we are honored to deliver a piece of Japanese tradition, made just for you.
Global Delivery from Sakai

Crafted for You: The Final Journey of a Sakai Knife

  • Crafted for You The Final Journey of a Sakai Knife

    A Sakai knife is not complete until your order begins its final journey.
    The blade is ready, but the Honbazuke sharpening, precise hand-adjustments, and final handle fitting are performed one by one, ensuring the knife becomes exclusively yours.
    Crafted in a city with over 600 years of heritage, your knife arrives not as a product—but as a masterpiece finished by the hands of true artisans.

The Soul of Craftsmanship

  • Your Knife’s Story Begins the Moment You Choose It.

    At KIREAJI, a knife is never just a product—it is a promise.
    Each blade is forged only after your order, shaped with precision, patience, and pride.

    No mass production. No shortcuts.
    Only pure, uncompromising craftsmanship—created exclusively for you.
Sakai Traditional Craftsmen Collection

KIREAJI's Three Promises to You

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    1. Forged in the Legacy of Sakai

    From Sakai City—Japan’s renowned birthplace of professional kitchen knives—each blade is crafted by master artisans with over six centuries of tradition. Perfectly balanced, enduringly sharp, and exquisitely finished, every cut carries the soul of true craftsmanship.

  • 2. Thoughtful Care for Everyday Use

    Every knife includes a hand-fitted magnolia saya for safe storage. Upon request, we offer a complimentary Honbazuke final hand sharpening—giving you a precise, ready-to-use edge from day one.

  • 3. A Partnership for a Lifetime

    A KIREAJI knife is more than a tool—it is a lifelong companion. With our bespoke paid aftercare services, we preserve its edge and beauty, ensuring it remains as precise and dependable as the day it first met your hand.