All Items

MAKER

• Akira-Saku
  iMade exclusively for Chubo, the Akira Saku line is completely hand-forged and shaped by 3rd generation blacksmith Shoji Yoshida using no automation in the process.
   
• Kagekiyo
  iThis line is hand-forged in Sakai City by a collective of blacksmiths awarded the title Dentou Kogeshi, an honor reserved for the highest level of artisans and craftsmen. They are 100% handcrafted and feature expertly tapered blades.
   
• Karaku
  iThis line is forged in the Tosa region of Shikoku by blacksmith Michikuni Tokaji, using Aogami #1. The dark, traditional kuroichi finish offers protection from discoloration.
   
• Sakai Takayuki
  iSakai City has a history of blade crafting spanning over 600 years. Some of Japan's finest blacksmiths work under the Sakai Takayuki umbrella. We carry 11 different lines, from stainless VG10 to Blue Steel Honyaki and everything in the middle.
   

MATERIAL

• Carbon  

SHAPES

• Boning Knife
  iJapanese boning knives have a stiff triangular shaped blade to make quick work of removing meat from the bone and slicing through soft joints.
   
• Chef's Knife
  iAll purpose kitchen knife, ranging from 7-10"s
   
• Set
  iShop knife sets for special savings.
   
• Slicing Knife
  iFor slicing fish and proteins
   
• Utility Knife
  iSmall blades for fine chopping
   
• Vegetable Knife
  iStraight blades for all purpose vegetable work
   

BEVEL

• 50/50 Right or Left Handed
  iBlade is sharpened equally on both sides for right or left handed use.
   
• 70/30 Right Handed
  iBlade is sharpened and a steeper angle on the right side
   
• Single Edge Right Handed
  iBlade is sharpened entirely on the right side.
   
• Single Edge Left Handed
  iBlade is sharpened entirely on the left side.
   

STEEL TYPE

• Blue #1
  iSimilar to Blue Steel #2, but with added Tungsten and Carbon for increased durability.
   
• Blue #2
  iBlue Carbon Steels are a bit tougher with better edge retention than white steels.
   
• White #2
  iSimilar in composition to White #1 but slightly less prone to chipping.
   
• White #1
  iThis pure carbon steel is favored by blacksmiths because it responds well to different types of forging, creating a great end product.
   

COLLECTION

• Sanpo  
• White #2 Kurouchi  
• Itsuo Doi  
• Kasumitogi