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January 2026

We’re kicking off the new year with a simple thank you to everyone who supports the shop. We’ve got a bunch of custom-built knives on the bench, fresh Japanese blades coming in, and new stock still being added as it lands. Whether you’re looking for a one-off custom or keeping an eye out for what’s next, there’s plenty more coming very soon.

🛒 Please note that our walk-in store is on holiday and will reopen on January 7, 2026. That said, online orders remain open and will continue to be processed as usual. And if you’re not sure where to start, our Knife Quiz below is a great place to point you in the right direction.

This Week’s Favorite

Hatsukokoro Kurogane Birch Gyuto 210mm - Kakushin

Hatsukokoro Kurogane Serie

Every now and then, a knife lands in the shop that pulls you in without asking for attention — and this week, it’s the Kurogane Series.

This 210mm Gyuto speaks to the purists. Hand-forged, rough around the edges, and proudly honest. No polish to impress, no shortcuts to hide behind. Just steel, heat, hammer, and skill.

Forged from Aogami Blue #2, it delivers exactly what carbon-steel lovers chase: effortless sharpness, crisp feedback on the board, and an edge that only gets better with use. It’s reactive, it will patina, and it expects a bit of care — and that’s precisely the point.

This isn’t a knife for everyone. It’s for those who appreciate raw craftsmanship, who enjoy maintaining their tools, and who understand that a great carbon blade isn’t owned — it’s earned, slice by slice.

Quiet. Rough. Honest. Exactly how a Kurogane should be.

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Japanese knives have been getting a lot of attention in the culinary world thanks to their beauty, sharpness, and overall construction. At Kakushin's Knife Shop, we carry a wide range of kitchen knives, the majority of which are made in Japan.

From handmade (forged) to factory-made, and even custom models, the variety found on our site will get you hooked. Among these models, you will find styles and shapes ranging from Gyuto, Kiritsuke, Santoku, Nakiri, and even Petty utility knives, as well as other specialty blades such as Sujihiki and cleavers (Chuka bocho).

Are you interested in learning more about Japanese knives or what differentiates a handmade vs. factory-made knife? Check out our blogs.

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NEWSPAPER ARTICLE

Mike Sirek, owner of Kakushin's Knife Store, in Gatineau (Le Droit, Patrick Woodbury/Le Droit, Patrick Woodbury).

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