• Chefs Using KIREAJI Knife: Osamu Nishida

  • KIREAJI knives are favored by professional chefs for their sharpness and exceptional craftsmanship. Here, we introduce the chefs who rely on KIREAJI knives in their culinary pursuits.
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  • Osamu Nishida

    Biography

    Osamu Nishida has served as head sushi chef at "Futaba Sushi", Tokyo Bay Hotel Tokyu's Manyo "Mai", the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan's "Mass Communication Sushi", and the Hotel Metropolitan Edmont's "Umihiko".

    Way of Life

    Mr. Nishida believes that becoming a professional sushi chef is achievable through effort. He emphasizes the importance of setting goals and continually striving to overcome challenges.

    Motto

    "With effort, you can become a professional."

    Why Use KIREAJI Knives

    KIREAJI knives are an incredibly important tool, especially for sushi chefs. Equipped with a sharp blade, these knives cut through the fibers cleanly, allowing the flavors of the ingredients to shine through with a lighter taste, free from any bloody flavor. In contrast, a knife with poor sharpness tears and crushes the fibers, resulting in a heavier taste with a stronger bloody flavor.

    KIREAJI knives are the ideal choice for achieving delicate dishes while maintaining excellent sharpness. The performance of the knife allows chefs to bring out the true essence of the ingredients, elevating the overall quality of the dish. In this way, KIREAJI knives serve as the perfect partner for sushi chefs, enhancing the taste and appeal of the ingredients.

The Origin of Craftsmanship

  • Caring for Your Knife: A Tradition of Craft and Affection

    A knife is not just a tool. Because it is something you use often in cooking, it is essential to take proper care of it. By learning how to properly maintain your knife, the tool becomes something you develop a deep affection for. As you learn and practice sharpening and upkeep, your knife transforms from being just an object into a trusted companion.

  • The knives we craft are designed to grow more valuable with every use. As you work with your knife over time, you will begin to feel how perfectly it fits you and realize the skill and heart that went into making it. By taking care of it and using it with love, your knife will become "a lifelong companion," making each cooking session even more special.

  • Maintaining your knife is not difficult. With a little effort, you can nurture your knife to be something you cherish for years to come.
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.