September 2024

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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Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Shun Premier Blonde Master Utility 165mm

Made in Japan

$312 CAD

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$312 CAD

$255 CAD

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$255 CAD

The Shun Premier Master Utility Knife seamlessly blends the agility of a utility knife with the versatility of a chef's knife. Its slightly elongat...

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$312 CAD

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$312 CAD

$255 CAD

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$255 CAD

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Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Taiga Damascus Santoku 165mm

Made in Japan

$220 CAD

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$220 CAD

$195 CAD

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$195 CAD

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

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$220 CAD

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$220 CAD

$195 CAD

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$195 CAD

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Knife Set (Bundle)

Mizudori 3.0 2-Pc Chef Knife Duo

Kakushin Kitchen

$250 CAD

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$250 CAD

$195 CAD

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$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

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$250 CAD

$195 CAD

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$195 CAD

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Knife Set (Bundle)

Minamo-Kaze Collectors Duo

Made in Japan

$945 CAD

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$945 CAD

$865 CAD

$865 CAD - $865 CAD

$865 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: GyutoBlade Size: 210mm Weight: 140g Knife Style: PettyBlade Size: 135mm Weight: 62g Steel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Ma...

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$945 CAD

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$945 CAD

$865 CAD

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$865 CAD

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Utility Knife (Petty)

Kanetsune Seki 2.0 Paring 60mm

Made in Japan

$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

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$40 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

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

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$350 CAD

Utility Knife (Petty)

Hakusui Shirogami #1 Custom Petty 80mm

Made in Japan

$270 CAD - $270 CAD

$270 CAD

$270 CAD - $270 CAD

$270 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: PettySteel Type: Carbon SteelBlade Material: Shirogami White #1Blade Finish: Migaki (Stainless Steel Clad)Blade Hardnes...

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$270 CAD - $270 CAD

$270 CAD

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$270 CAD

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Dao Vua Classic Santoku 165mm

Made in Vietnam

Made in Japan

$440 CAD - $440 CAD

$440 CAD

$440 CAD - $440 CAD

$440 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: KiritsukeSteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: Ginsan Silver #3Blade Finish: NashijiBlade Hardness: 61HRC (+/-1)Be...

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$440 CAD - $440 CAD

$440 CAD

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MONEY BACK GUARANTEED

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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NEWSPAPER ARTICLE

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

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Kitchen Knives - Taiga Series
Shop our Japanese Knife Collection

Explore the latest Taiga collection, showcasing AUS10 steel at its core and intricate damascus patterns. Tempered for both durability and superior performance, these blades strike a harmonious blend between the precision of Japanese craftsmanship and the robust essence found in traditional Western knives. Suited for both domestic culinary pursuits and bustling commercial kitchens, these knives are made in Mino-City, Japan, ensuring top-tier quality for all your cooking endeavors.

With a variety of five knife profiles within the series, we offer a comprehensive selection to meet all your culinary requirements. Whether it's the versatile chef's knife Gyuto, the adaptable multi-purpose Santoku, the exacting Nakiri, the delicate Petty, or even the all-encompassing knife set, each model in the Taiga series epitomizes Kakushin's unwavering commitment to offering exceptional blades.

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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

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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August 27, 2024

NIGARA HAMONO VX-XEOS & STRIX Knife Series (2024 Japan Release)
It is with great excitement that I'm writing this blog about Nigara Hamono's latest Japanese knife lines. The XEOS and the STRIX series will be released this coming Fall 2024, and we just received their first demos to experience firsthand...
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August 13, 2024

Handmade vs. Factory-Made Knives: The Best of the Two
Whether they're handmade or factory-made, at Kakushin, we have a deep passion for both styles of knives. But there’s a lot of misunderstanding about what it really means for a knife to be "handmade" versus "factory-made." Today, I want to...
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