{"title":"Popular Japanese Knives","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"tadafusa-hocho-kobo-bread-knife-230mm-hk-1","title":"Tadafusa Hocho Kobo HK-1 Bread Knife 230mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Shape -\u003c\/b\u003eI like cutting bread with my Gyuto because it doesn’t make a lot of crumbs. But sometimes you need serrations to cut super crusty sourdough loaves or freshly baked French baguettes. This is really just for cutting bread, not your tomatoes! That’s what your other knives are for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Tadafusa Hocho Kobo -\u003c\/b\u003eTadafusa knives are manufactured in the city of Sanjo, part of the Niigata prefecture. Not only known as a traditional centre for tool and knife forging, but also for the finest sake Japan has to offer. Great booze AND knives? Let’s go! The core of the blade is made from a hard SLD steel but is clad in softer stainless steel. 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The Kasumi boning knife offers a slight flex in the blade which will be helpful to curve the blade around the bone, this is uncommon amongst most Japanese boning knives and is the main reason we carry it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eKasumi knives are produced by Sumikama Cutlery in Seki, Japan. Sumikama Cutlery specializes in producing knives from very advanced materials with the most advanced manufacturing techniques. The blades are made with VG10 stainless steel clad with softer Damascus look steel. The oval-shaped Pakka wood handles are very popular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the shape - \u003c\/strong\u003eThese boning knives are made in the traditional Western style with an upward curve in the blade. 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These are the best of both worlds, made with a super hard carbon steel core, protected by an outer layer of stainless steel, so only the edge requires maintenance! It’s a genius way of making a knife, and the ‘nashiji’ finish, inspired by the look and feel of Asian pear skin, takes it over the top.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFujimoto blades are crafted by a team of expert craftspeople, and each step is hand-done by a specialist in their field to create a consistent, affordable, high-performance knife. 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The added weight of the blade allow it to fall through food more easily while you chop, so the knife does more of the work for you!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fujimoto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5414322820,"sku":"FUJN165NA","price":195.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/FujimotoNashijiNakiri165mm1.jpg?v=1777409958"},{"product_id":"haruyuki-goma-nakiri-165mm","title":"Haruyuki Goma Nakiri 165mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Haruyuki Goma - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaruyuki knives are beloved among professionals and home cooks alike for their reliable, high-performance blades. they’re perfect for folks buying their first Japanese knife, and the performance is impressive enough for knife nerds like me to get a thrill from using it!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Haruyuki Goma is one we’ve had since the early days of Knifewear, and it continues to be a staff and customer favourite. The stainless steel blade is made from a material called VG10, which is super sharp and easy to care for. This stunning blade sports a hammered ‘tsuchime’ finish that transitions to a polished bevel with layers of damascus steel. The effect is like waves crashing on a rocky beach under the moonlight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaruyuki knives are made in a way that combines ancient Japanese tradition with efficient modern technology: blades are forged by machine for unparalleled precision, consistency, and affordability. Skilled artisans complete each step lovingly, from polishing and sharpening the blade to affixing its handle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Shape -\u003c\/b\u003e A Nakiri is a vegetable knife. Under utilized in the Western kitchen, the Nakiri’s flat blade is meant for the push\/pull chopping of vegetables. Since the entire flat edge of the knife kisses the cutting board at once, you won't be turning the vegetable into an accordion. Accordion vegetables are still connected like a paper doll after you're “done” cutting them. To truly understand the awesomeness of a Nakiri we recommend making onion soup your first night with the knife. The ease of chopping will blow you away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Haruyuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5677561988,"sku":"HAD165NA","price":185.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/goma-nakiri-1.jpg?v=1700690839"},{"product_id":"haruyuki-goma-gyuto-210mm","title":"Haruyuki Goma Gyuto 210mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Haruyuki Goma - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaruyuki knives are beloved among professionals and home cooks alike for their reliable, high-performance blades. they’re perfect for folks buying their first Japanese knife, and the performance is impressive enough for knife nerds like me to get a thrill from using it!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Haruyuki Goma is one we’ve had since the early days of Knifewear, and it continues to be a staff and customer favourite. The stainless steel blade is made from a material called VG10, which is super sharp and easy to care for. This stunning blade sports a hammered ‘tsuchime’ finish that transitions to a polished bevel with layers of damascus steel. The effect is like waves crashing on a rocky beach under the moonlight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaruyuki knives are made in a way that combines ancient Japanese tradition with efficient modern technology: blades are forged by machine for unparalleled precision, consistency, and affordability. Skilled artisans complete each step lovingly, from polishing and sharpening the blade to affixing its handle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Shape -\u003c\/b\u003e Inspired by the profile of a traditional European chef knife, Gyutos are a multi purpose knife with a slight meat cutting bias. “Gyuto” translates to “cow sword.” If you want one knife to do it all, This is it. Starting at 180mm, Gyutos can reach the ridiculously long (and awesome) 370mm. 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The stainless steel blade is made from a material called VG10, which is super sharp and easy to care for. This stunning blade sports a hammered ‘tsuchime’ finish that transitions to a polished bevel with layers of damascus steel. The effect is like waves crashing on a rocky beach under the moonlight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaruyuki knives are made in a way that combines ancient Japanese tradition with efficient modern technology: blades are forged by machine for unparalleled precision, consistency, and affordability. Skilled artisans complete each step lovingly, from polishing and sharpening the blade to affixing its handle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAbout the Shape -\u003c\/b\u003e This is also a multi purpose knife, but with a slight vegetable bias. Santoku means 'Three Virtues' or 'To solve Three Problems'. 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Additionally, Petty knives are an indispensable tool for those who feel uncomfortable wielding a larger chef knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Haruyuki Mugi -\u003c\/b\u003eThese knives are the perfect gateway into Japanese knives and make a perfect gift. They look great, have a familiar feel because of the western style handle and the performance of the steel will blow you away. The hammered surface will break up surface tension allowing the knife to glide easily through the food as you slice and dice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are forged out of AUS-8, a stainless steel that is harder than your average kitchen knife but not quite as hard some of the carbon and high-tech steels of Japan. In normal speak, it will keep an incredible edge for a long time but is more durable than most Japanese knives. The handle is made from Pakka wood, a durable material made of wood that has been treated with resin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Haruyuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10060114180,"sku":"HAKU135PE","price":131.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/mugipetty1351.jpg?v=1670965229"},{"product_id":"takamura-chromax-brown-western-santoku-165mm","title":"Takamura Chromax Santoku 165mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Takamura Knives - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTakamura Hamono(blacksmith) can be found in Takefu Village (Echizen) in Fukui Prefecture. It is run by 3rd generation blacksmith Terukazu Takamura who inherited the shop from his father Toshiyuki Takamura San. With over 30 years of experience, his blades are known for an extremely refined and long-lived edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the shape -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Santoku means 'Three Virtues' or 'To solve Three Problems'. The three virtues are meat, fish and vegetables, or slicing, dicing and mincing depending on your interpretation. This means that the Santoku is an all-around knife, suitable for the amateur home cook and the professional chef alike. 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You get the joy of cutting with a traditional Japanese knife but none of the fussy maintenance. Truly, the best of both worlds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lighter Japanese ‘wa handle’ gives the knife a forward balance that allows it to fall through food effortlessly and do more of the work for you, which I absolutely love. Combined with a rustic ‘nashiji’ finish that looks like the skin of an Asian pear, it’s a traditionally elegant blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaruyuki knives are made in a way that combines ancient Japanese tradition with efficient modern technology: blades are forged by machine for unparalleled precision, consistency, and affordability. Skilled artisans complete each step lovingly, from polishing and sharpening the blade to affixing its handle. The resulting knives have the feel and aesthetics of a traditional handmade knife while being more accessible to young cooks and folks starting their knife collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-2421c220-7fff-4270-2ddc-9c4577e5a241\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAbout the Shape -\u003c\/b\u003e This is also a multi purpose knife, but with a slight vegetable bias. Santoku means 'Three Virtues' or 'To solve Three Problems'. The virtues or problems are slicing, dicing and mincing. Santoku is usually found in 160mm - 190mm lengths. These are more and more popular in Western kitchens due to the unique shape and smaller easy to handle size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Haruyuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21815176265776,"sku":"HAG165SA","price":215.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/kokuto-santoku-1b.jpg?v=1759943874"},{"product_id":"seki-kanetsugu-zuiun-bunka-180mm","title":"Seki Kanetsugu Zuiun Bunka 180mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Seki Kanetsugu Zuiun -\u003c\/b\u003e Seki Kanetsugu is a knife maker in Seki, whose ancestor was a famous swordsmith Kanetsugu (1336-1392). \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe company itself was founded in 1918 and celebrated their 100 year anniversary in 2018. \u003c\/span\u003eTo celebrate their 100th year, they launched this knife line called “Zuiun”. This beautiful piece is made with SG2 with 62 layers of stainless Damascus outside. The blade is sharpened very thin and the taper is beautiful. Heptagon shaped handle is made with pakka wood for its strength. Although this is considered to be a machine-forged knife, it is perhaps at the highest level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Shape -\u003c\/b\u003e The Bunka looks like a bonafide badass. It is a multi-purpose knife akin to the Santoku. “Bunka” translates to “culture.” A cross between the Nakiri and Gyuto, Bunkas can do it all. 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They feature a tapered tang for a great balance, the handle is made from semi-charcoaled chestnut wood which helps make it very sanitary and corrosion resistant, and no, they aren’t just for ladies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tadafusa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44169594962094,"sku":"","price":721.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/tadafusa-hocho-kobo-set-1.jpg?v=1693593801"},{"product_id":"seki-kanetsugu-vg2-heptagon-wood-knife-set","title":"Seki Kanetsugu Heptagon-wood 4 Piece Knife Set","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeki Kanetsugu is a knife maker in Seki, whose ancestor was a famous swordsmith Kanetsugu (1336-1392). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe company itself was founded in 1918 and celebrated its 100-year anniversary in 2018.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Although this is considered to be a machine-forged knife, it is perhaps at the highest level. 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Additionally, Petty knives are an indispensable tool for those who feel uncomfortable wielding a larger chef knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Hatsukokoro Kumokage -\u003c\/b\u003eHatsukokoro works with a wide variety of artisans in their local area, from blacksmiths to knife sharpeners and handle makers. By working with folks who have mastered their craft, each aspect of the knife is carefully curated. Their Kumokage line offers the high-end performance and good looks that Japanese carbon steel is known for, at an incredibly agreeable price. With a little extra care, blue carbon steel gets incredibly sharp and keeps a spectacular edge. The dark wood handle gives it an elegant look, while the octagon shape is exceedingly comfortable to hold while you cut.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45224820506798,"sku":"HATSUKUMO80PE","price":205.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/kumokage-petty-80-1_9ce4d58d-32b6-4454-895c-e75372501ecf.jpg?v=1716579729"},{"product_id":"shizu-hamono-shikisai-miyako-bunka-170mm","title":"Shizu Hamono Shikisai Miyako Bunka 170mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Shizu Shikisai Miyako- \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eShizu Hamono is a relatively “new” knife maker, established in 1959 in Seki by Masami Horibe, he grew up in Seki city, the city of blacksmiths, and naturally became a craftsman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shikisai Miyako is an elegant choice for both chefs and home cooks. AUS-8 stainless steel is low maintenance, keeps a great edge, and is more rugged than most Japanese steels. The 33-layer damascus finish makes for a stunning piece, finished with a weighty, confident pakkawood handle. Perfection!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Shape -\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Bunka looks like a bonafide badass. It is a multi-purpose knife akin to the Santoku. “Bunka” translates to “culture.” A cross between the Nakiri and Gyuto, Bunkas can do it all. It’s the best of both worlds with the volume cranked to 11.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shizu Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45301978431662,"sku":"SM-1067","price":165.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/Miyako-bunka-165mm-1_829c34d3-d837-4927-a496-6cca2d433f8d.jpg?v=1732056231"},{"product_id":"shizu-hamono-shikisai-miyako-bread-240mm","title":"Shizu Hamono Shikisai Miyako Bread 240mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Shizu Shikisai Miyako- \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eShizu Hamono is a relatively “new” knife maker, established in 1959 in Seki by Masami Horibe, he grew up in Seki city, the city of blacksmiths, and naturally became a craftsman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shikisai Miyako is an elegant choice for both chefs and home cooks. AUS-8 stainless steel is low maintenance, keeps a great edge, and is more rugged than most Japanese steels. The 33-layer damascus finish makes for a stunning piece, finished with a weighty, confident pakkawood handle. Perfection!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the shape -\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bread is the cornerstone of civilization, a noble food worthy of its own family of a knife. Rather than destroy the beautiful bread that you've just baked or bought, that gorgeous hunk of gluten deserves to be sliced with the finest of serrations. This blade is razor-sharp even by regular knife standards and will have no issue zipping through thousands of hearty loaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shizu Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45301989245102,"sku":"SM-1065","price":190.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/Miyako-bread-1_600963ff-aaa5-407f-9db8-34dcb938bfea.jpg?v=1732056110"},{"product_id":"shizu-hamono-shikisai-miyako-petty-130mm","title":"Shizu Hamono Shikisai Miyako Petty 130mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Shizu Shikisai Miyako- \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eShizu Hamono is a relatively “new” knife maker, established in 1959 in Seki by Masami Horibe, he grew up in Seki city, the city of blacksmiths, and naturally became a craftsman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shikisai Miyako is an elegant choice for both chefs and home cooks. AUS-8 stainless steel is low maintenance, keeps a great edge, and is more rugged than most Japanese steels. The 33-layer damascus finish makes for a stunning piece, finished with a weighty, confident pakkawood handle. Perfection!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Shape -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the knife for smaller jobs that are done on a cutting board. Perfect for slicing shallots, cutting herbs, and boning smaller proteins. 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