This tradition is evident in the designs, handles, and blades you’ll see in the knives and cutlery on our site… but nothing compares to actually holding and using these amazing Japanese knives in your own kitchen. To avail of a discount code, please proceed to the Checkout section, where you will find a window on the right-hand side. After years of the collaborative work with the Knife Forums "In the Kitchen" members and the premier knife maker, Mr. Kuchiwa “口輪” is another way of saying Kakumaki/Tsunomaki “角巻”, but in recent years the term Katsura “桂” has become more widely used to refer to ferrule. The blade is made from Japanese high carbon martensitic stainless steel (SUS402J2) which has been hardened and tempered for sharpness.

We have a fantastic selection of Japanese kitchen knives of the highest quality to help you prepare food quickly and with ease. Misono uses Swedish carbon steel, considered to be one of the purest forms of carbon steel needing little maintenance. Or, maybe you were out at your favorite sushi spot and the chef’s knife caught your eye, and as you watched him prepare the sushi, it looked super effective. A cleaver is not so common in Japanese cooking as it is in China but is still used for skillfully preparing shredded vegetables. The shorter profile makes this knife ideal for more precise prep - so get dicing, chopping and filleting!

TAMKOTA Cutlery guarantees all knives and tools to be of first-class stainless steel and also guarantees a life time against any defects in material and workmanship. NEW* An extremely light weight and well balanced Japanese Nakiri with a beautiful 'Suminagashi' pattern, giving it an almost a marble appearance. Etsy’s 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy. Have you been looking for the perfect place to discover the ancient and beautiful art of handcrafted Japanese knives?

It’s important to note that you should not send the item back to the address provided on the parcel packaging. If you face any issues during this process, feel free to contact us, and we will be glad to assist you. Originally famous for the production of Samurai swords, the makers in Sakai take pride in their work and never compromise on quality.A light, small and very versatile ' Mini Deba ' perfect for more intricate tasks or chopping herbs / vegetables. The Kiwi Brand 288 is also available and is almost identical to this knife but it does not have the higher level of finish. Burls are rounded knotty tree growths, which, because of their varied, uneven growth, create interesting and unique patterns and thus truly unique and artistic-looking handle designs. We’re proud to carry over 2000 different models of Japanese knives, all the major brands, and we also offer our own knife line which is known as JCK Original. The most common is magnolia wood, followed by various types of more exotic wood varieties, such as rosewood or wenge.

The quality in the detail is backed up by an impeccably sharp cutting edge that will make short work of meat, fish and vegetables. T he most widespread and traditional Japanese handle is made of wood from the honoki tree, a species of magnolia wood.Its renowned ability enables handling tasks ranging from slicing to dicing, making it essential in professional and home kitchens. Truly, each one of the Knife Makers and Craftsmen has their own distinct knife making philosophy and knife characteristics. The following are my understanding and observations based on my experience of working with knives, from making, using, and selling, for over 30 years. Our CarboNext blades allow you to enjoy all the usual advantages of traditional high carbon steels, but they offer the additional benefit of improved rust resistance.

If not properly cared for, it is prone to cracking – it requires good seasoning and sealing before use. The blade or core steel itself is very hard, but it is also at risk of breaking easily when hit or jolted.The second most common ferrule type, it is often made of black plastic, but recently a white marble look has been gaining popularity.