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Welcome to Kakushin, your premier Canadian Knife Store. Specializing in offering a diverse range of kitchen knives and accessories. Whether you're in search of an authentic Japanese chef knife, a Western-style specialty knife or even collector's blades, we carry in-stock a selection of over 500 products sourced from around the world.

If you're a home cook, professional chef, an outdoor enthusiast, or looking to make the perfect gift, our bilingual website and customer service have you covered!

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Shun Premier Blonde Chef's Gyuto 210mm - Kakushin
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Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Shun Premier Blonde Chef's Gyuto 210mm

Made in Japan
$355 CAD
$355 CAD - $355 CAD
$355 CAD
$215 CAD
$215 CAD - $215 CAD
$215 CAD

As the most-used tool in your kitchen, your chef’s knife should feel like a natural extension of your hand. The Shun Premier Blonde 8-inch Chef’s K...

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$355 CAD
$355 CAD - $355 CAD
$355 CAD
$215 CAD
$215 CAD - $215 CAD
$215 CAD
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EDC Titanium Folding Knife 75mm - Kakushin
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Outdoor Knife (Folding)

EDC Titanium Folding Knife 75mm

Kakushin Kitchen
$100 CAD
$100 CAD - $100 CAD
$100 CAD
$85 CAD
$85 CAD - $85 CAD
$85 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: OutdoorsSteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: 9Cr13MovBlade Finish: BrushedBlade Hardness: 58HRC (+/-1)Bevel: Doub...

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$100 CAD
$100 CAD - $100 CAD
$100 CAD
$85 CAD
$85 CAD - $85 CAD
$85 CAD
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Daido 5 Piece Set 2.0 - Kakushin
Sale Sale

Daido 5 Piece Set 2.0

Made in Japan
$460 CAD
$460 CAD - $460 CAD
$460 CAD
$350 CAD
$350 CAD - $350 CAD
$350 CAD

What's better than having a set of 5 matching knives that can handle it all? Cut meats like chicken, beef, ham, and even vegetables and fruits, or ...

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$460 CAD
$460 CAD - $460 CAD
$460 CAD
$350 CAD
$350 CAD - $350 CAD
$350 CAD
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Mizudori 3.0 2-Pc Chef Knife Duo - Kakushin
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Knife Set (Bundle)

Mizudori 3.0 2-Pcs Chef Knife Duo

Kakushin Kitchen
$250 CAD
$250 CAD - $250 CAD
$250 CAD
$195 CAD
$195 CAD - $195 CAD
$195 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: GyutoBlade Length: 210mmHeel Height: 54mmSpine Thickness: 2mmWeight: 245g Knife Style: PettyBlade Length: 150mmHeel Hei...

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$250 CAD
$250 CAD - $250 CAD
$250 CAD
$195 CAD
$195 CAD - $195 CAD
$195 CAD
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Hizukuri Santoku 165mm - Kakushin

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Hizukuri Santoku 165mm

Made in Japan
$130 CAD - $130 CAD
$130 CAD
$130 CAD
$130 CAD - $130 CAD
$130 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: SantokuSteel Type: Carbon SteelBlade Material: Aogami Blue #2Blade Finish: KurouchiBlade Hardness: 61HRC (+/-1)Bevel: D...

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$130 CAD - $130 CAD
$130 CAD
$130 CAD
$130 CAD - $130 CAD
$130 CAD

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Hanmā Custom-39 Gyuto 210mm

Made in Japan
$350 CAD - $350 CAD
$350 CAD
$350 CAD
$350 CAD - $350 CAD
$350 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: GyutoSteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: VG10 Blade Finish: Tsuchime DamascusBlade Hardness: 60HRC (+/-1)Bevel: ...

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$350 CAD - $350 CAD
$350 CAD
$350 CAD
$350 CAD - $350 CAD
$350 CAD
Kanetsune Seki 2.0 Paring 60mm - Kakushin

Utility Knife (Petty)

Kanetsune Seki 2.0 Paring 60mm

Made in Japan
$40 CAD - $40 CAD
$40 CAD
$40 CAD
$40 CAD - $40 CAD
$40 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: ParingSteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: DSR-1K6Blade Finish: MigakiBlade Hardness: 57HRCBevel: DoubleHandle: L...

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$40 CAD - $40 CAD
$40 CAD
$40 CAD
$40 CAD - $40 CAD
$40 CAD
Taiga Damascus Santoku 165mm - Kakushin

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Taiga Damascus Santoku 165mm

Made in Japan
$220 CAD - $220 CAD
$220 CAD
$220 CAD
$220 CAD - $220 CAD
$220 CAD

Specifications: Knife Style: SantokuSteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: AUS10Blade Finish: Migaki DamascusBlade Hardness: 60HRC (+/-1)Bevel:...

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$220 CAD - $220 CAD
$220 CAD
$220 CAD
$220 CAD - $220 CAD
$220 CAD

LATEST ARRIVALS

Hanmā Custom Bunka 180mm - Kakushin

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Hanmā Custom Bunka 180mm

Made in Japan
$350 CAD - $350 CAD
$350 CAD
$350 CAD
$350 CAD - $350 CAD
$350 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: BunkaSteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: VG10 Blade Finish: Tsuchime DamascusBlade Hardness: 60HRC (+/-1)Bevel: ...

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$350 CAD - $350 CAD
$350 CAD
$350 CAD
$350 CAD - $350 CAD
$350 CAD
Takeshi Saji R2 Damascus Santoku 180mm - Kakushin

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Takeshi Saji R2 Damascus Santoku 180mm

Made in Japan
$895 CAD - $895 CAD
$895 CAD
$895 CAD
$895 CAD - $895 CAD
$895 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: SantokuSteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: R2 / SG2 PowderBlade Finish: Black DamascusBlade Hardness: 63HRC (+/-...

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$895 CAD - $895 CAD
$895 CAD
$895 CAD
$895 CAD - $895 CAD
$895 CAD
Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Damascus Santoku 180mm - Kakushin

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Damascus Santoku 180mm

Made in Japan
$895 CAD - $895 CAD
$895 CAD
$895 CAD
$895 CAD - $895 CAD
$895 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: SantokuSteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: R2 / SG2 PowderBlade Finish: Diamond DamascusBlade Hardness: 63HRC (+...

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$895 CAD - $895 CAD
$895 CAD
$895 CAD
$895 CAD - $895 CAD
$895 CAD
Muneishi Ao Gyuto 210mm - Kakushin

Muneishi Ao Gyuto 210mm

Made in Japan
$295 CAD - $295 CAD
$295 CAD
$295 CAD
$295 CAD - $295 CAD
$295 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: GyutoSteel Type: Carbon SteelBlade Material: Aogami Blue #2Blade Finish: KurouchiBlade Hardness: 62HRC (+/-1)Bevel: Dou...

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$295 CAD - $295 CAD
$295 CAD
$295 CAD
$295 CAD - $295 CAD
$295 CAD
Muneishi Ao Santoku 170mm (Blade Only) - Kakushin

Muneishi Ao Santoku 170mm (Blade Only)

Made in Japan
$200 CAD - $200 CAD
$200 CAD
$200 CAD
$200 CAD - $200 CAD
$200 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: SantokuSteel Type: Carbon SteelBlade Material: Aogami Blue #2Blade Finish: KurouchiBlade Hardness: 62HRC (+/-1)Bevel: D...

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$200 CAD - $200 CAD
$200 CAD
$200 CAD
$200 CAD - $200 CAD
$200 CAD
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We understand that the online shopping journey can sometimes be a maze of uncertainty. If you receive our product and find it doesn't align with your expectations, simply take advantage of our 30-day flexible return policy and send it back for a refund.

FAST & FREE SHIPPING

Having all our products readily available in our main knife store allows us to ship everything directly from our local inventory. As a result, you get fast and free shipping*. We even go the extra mile by offering a free tracking number with all orders!

SHARP CERTIFIED

We quality inspect all our blades prior to shipping. Our BESS Certified sharpness scale will guarantee that your knives deliver the smoothest cuts. Owning a sharp kitchen knife made from premium steel will change your cooking experience forever.

NO HIDDEN FEES

With our knife store and stock located in Canada, all Canadian orders can say goodbye to unexpected duties, customs fees and exchange rate fluctuations; our prices are clear and upfront. We take care of the international declarations on items from foreign countries.

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Knife Collection (Made in Japan)

Knife Collection (Made in Japan)

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.

Japanese Knives
Newspaper article Kakushin

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE

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

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KNIFE BUYERS GUIDE

With many models, shapes, sizes, and brands, the realm of kitchen knives spans from the finesse of Japanese knife to the robustness of Western-style blades, and even the craftsmanship of artisan-made knives. Our guide will help you make an informed and optimal purchase decision.

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Blog posts

  • How to Choose and Use a Gyuto Chef's Knife? - Kakushin
    October 27, 2024

    How to Choose and Use a Gyuto Chef's Knife?

    With hundreds of knife models flooding the market, the gyuto—or "cow sword" in Japanese—is hands down one of the most popular and adaptable options for chefs and home cooks alike. Often compared to the Western chef's knife, this Japanese gem...

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  • Handmade (Forged) vs Factory Made Knives - Kakushin
    September 11, 2024

    Handmade (Forged) vs Factory Made Knives

    A question from many guests at the shop often comes down to the fabrication method or style of kitchen knives: Should I buy a handmade knife? Are factory-made knives cheap? Do hand-made knives offer me the best performance for my money?...

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