• Carrot

  • Transform carrots into culinary masterpieces with our step-by-step guide to decorative cutting techniques using a Japanese knife.

Collaboration: Japanese food technology channel on YouTube

The Origin of Craftsmanship

  • I want people to feel the love for cooking when they hold a piece of Sakai forged cutlery. As a craftsman, there is no greater joy than this.

  • Sakai forged cutlery embodies centuries of refined technique and an uncompromising dedication to materials. Each piece is crafted with care, transcending its role as a mere tool to become a trusted partner that supports the passion of those who cook.

  • Cooking begins the moment a knife meets an ingredient. The knife in your hand should offer more than sharpness—it should provide a comfortable grip, visual elegance, and a sense of reliability that inspires confidence and joy in the kitchen. This is the vision we hold as we pour our hearts into crafting each and every blade.

  • For a craftsman, the greatest reward is enriching someone’s life through the tools we create. If someone holding a Sakai knife can feel the precision of its blade and the love that goes into every slice, as well as the special moments that cooking brings, that is the pinnacle of our happiness.

  • We will continue to craft Sakai forged cutlery with dedication, so it can enhance the joy of cooking and spread the smiles shared around the table. This is our enduring mission.
Sakai Traditional Craftsmen Collection

KIREAJI's Three Promises to You

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    1. Forged in the Legacy of Sakai

    In the hands of master artisans, each blade is born from over six centuries of Japanese knife-making heritage. Perfectly balanced, enduringly sharp, and exquisitely crafted—every cut carries the soul of true craftsmanship.

  • 2. Thoughtful Care for Everyday Use

    Each knife comes with a hand-fitted wooden saya for safe storage. Upon request, we provide a complimentary Honbazuke—the traditional final sharpening—so you can enjoy effortless performance from day one.

  • 3. A Partnership for a Lifetime

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