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.
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.
iThe Kazan line is made exclusively for Chubo. A top choice in professional kitchens, Kazan knives are available in a wide range of steel types and finishes.
iMisono knives are known for the flawless fit and finish. Exceptional balance and a range of price points make them a popular choice for professionals and home cooks alike.
iMaster Blacksmith Saji Takeshi has built his career over forty years. First known for his fine hunting blades, Saji has recently gained renown for the hand-forged kitchen knives he painstakingly produces in his Takefu City workshop.
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.
iTojiro knives offer exceptional value for the price. A favorite of line cooks, these knives get razor sharp and maintain a great edge even under professional use.
iThis high quality stainless steel is one of the most widely used steel types, it is easy to sharpen, has solid edge retention while still being easy to sharpen. It is manufactured by the Takefu Special Steel Company and has an HRC of 60-61.
iThis powdered metallurgy high speed tool steel is manufactured by Hitachi Metals Ltd. It has a fine microstructure, which results in blades with a notable toughness and edge retention. It’s among the hardest steels we carry.
iSLD steel was designed as a cutting steel and is known for its strength, toughness and excellent edge retention. Kazan SLD has an HRC of 60 - 62 and has the edge retention of a carbon steel knife as a stainless knife.
iInox is a stainless steel with a long history of use in knife making. The specific blend is created by adding chromium to carbon steel which creates the rust and corrosion resistant property that Inox is known for.
