• Tuna

  • Dive into the art of tuna preparation with our detailed Japanese knife techniques, designed for the perfect culinary presentation.

Here are the steps for filleting tuna:

  1. Place the fish skin-side down on a cutting board and remove the bloodline.
  2. Cut away the red flesh.
  3. Make vertical cuts to create fillets.
  4. Remove the fatty parts.
  5. Cut away the abdominal bones that are attached to the red flesh.

To fillet tuna, start by placing the fish skin-side down on a cutting board and removing the bloodline. Then, cut away the red flesh and make vertical cuts to create fillets. Remove the fatty parts and cut away the abdominal bones that are attached to the red flesh.

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The Origin of Craftsmanship

  • There is no finish line in the world of knives. It's a lifelong learning process.

  • Crafting knives is an endless journey. No matter how much you refine your skills, new challenges always arise, and you must keep learning. Every day is a series of trials and errors, where even the smallest mistake or insight can make a huge difference. That’s why, once you choose this path, you must be prepared to continue learning throughout your life.

  • And it’s through this accumulation of knowledge that true craftsmanship emerges. No matter how much experience you gain, it’s only by never forgetting your beginnings and continuing to learn that you can progress to the next level.

  • There is no finish line in knife making; what’s important is simply to keep moving forward. The insights gained along the way are what shape us as craftsmen and help us pass down our skills to the next generation.
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KIREAJI's Three Promises to You

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    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.

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    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.