Chefs Using KIREAJI Knives　Nishida

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.

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

Would you like to experience the sharpness of handcrafted knives from Sakai City, used by 98% of Japanese chefs?

Through our exclusive partnership with Shiroyama Knife Workshop, we bring you top-quality knives. In addition, we offer free Honbazuke sharpening, a protective Saya, and paid after-sales services to ensure long-term confidence.

All Japanese Knives from Sakai City

KIREAJI's Three Promises to You

1. Exceptional Japanese Knives
Our knives, crafted by Sakai City's master artisans, combine traditional techniques with carefully selected materials, delivering unrivaled sharpness and durability.
2. Genuine Sharpness
We offer free Honbazuke sharpening performed by skilled craftsmen, ensuring that you experience the authentic sharpness of a true Sakai knife.
3. Lifetime Knife Use
Each knife comes with a free Saya (protective sheath) for added durability. We also offer after-sales service through a trusted Sakai City workshop to maintain your knife's performance.