Kakushin | Japanese Knives, Westerns & Customs (Canadian Knife Shop)

SHOP Renovations

We’re excited to announce that our physical shop is getting a fresh new look this May! While the store is temporarily closed for walk-ins during renovations, our Online Shop remains fully opperational, and we’re continuing to fulfill all online orders as usual.

Our soft reopening is planned for May 23-24 but still depends on a few final touches and the arrival of some key pieces. We’ll confirm the exact date soon and update it on our Google hours — stay tuned!

At Kakushin, we specialize in a diverse range of kitchen knives and accessories. Whether you're searching for an authentic Japanese chef knife, a Western-style specialty blade, or a unique collector’s item, we carry over 500 in-stock products sourced from around the world. Whether you're a home cook, professional chef, outdoor enthusiast, or shopping for the perfect gift, our bilingual website and dedicated customer service team are here to help.

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Shop Deals

Knife Set (Bundle)

Tetsuhiro Damascus 5-Pcs Chef Set

Made in Japan

$610.00 CAD

$610.00 CAD - $610.00 CAD

$610.00 CAD

$495.00 CAD

$495.00 CAD - $495.00 CAD

$495.00 CAD

Specifications: Knife Style: GyutoBlade Length: 210mmHeel Height: 47mmSpine Thickness: 1.70mmWeight: 137g Knife Style: NakiriBlade Length: 160mmHee...

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$610.00 CAD

$610.00 CAD - $610.00 CAD

$610.00 CAD

$495.00 CAD

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$495.00 CAD

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Utility Knife (Petty)

Shun Kanso Paring 90mm

Made in Japan

$135.00 CAD

$135.00 CAD - $135.00 CAD

$135.00 CAD

$107.00 CAD

$107.00 CAD - $107.00 CAD

$107.00 CAD

The paring knife is a compact yet incredibly versatile tool, much like the chef's knife. Its name comes from its primary purpose—"paring" or removi...

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$135.00 CAD

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$135.00 CAD

$107.00 CAD

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$107.00 CAD

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Pocket Knife (Folding)

Kershaw Bel Air - Black on Grey Aluminum EDC Pocket Knife 80mm

Made in USA

$412.00 CAD

$412.00 CAD - $412.00 CAD

$412.00 CAD

$299.00 CAD

$299.00 CAD - $299.00 CAD

$299.00 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: Pocket KnifeSteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: MagnaCut (CPM)Blade Finish: BlackWash™ coatingBevel: DoubleHandl...

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$412.00 CAD

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$412.00 CAD

$299.00 CAD

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$299.00 CAD

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Hanmā Series - 3 - Pc Knife Set - Kakushin

Knife Set (Bundle)

Hanmā Series 3-Pcs Knife Set

Made in Japan

$390.00 CAD

$390.00 CAD - $390.00 CAD

$390.00 CAD

$350.00 CAD

$350.00 CAD - $350.00 CAD

$350.00 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: PettyBlade Size: 135mmHeel Height: 28mmSpine Thickness: 1.95mmWeight: 93g Knife Style: GyutoBlade Size: 210mmHeel Heigh...

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$390.00 CAD

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$390.00 CAD

$350.00 CAD

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$350.00 CAD

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SHOP KNIVES BY STYLE

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Chef Knife (Vegetable)

Hidari Tohzo Kuro-Uchi Nakiri 165mm

Made in Japan

$165.00 CAD - $165.00 CAD

$165.00 CAD

$165.00 CAD - $165.00 CAD

$165.00 CAD

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

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$165.00 CAD - $165.00 CAD

$165.00 CAD

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$165.00 CAD

Utility Knife (Petty)

Kanetsune Seki 2.0 Petty 120mm

Made in Japan

$45.00 CAD - $45.00 CAD

$45.00 CAD

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$45.00 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: PettySteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: DSR-1K6Blade Finish: MigakiBlade Hardness: 57HRCBevel: Double (70/30)Ha...

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$45.00 CAD - $45.00 CAD

$45.00 CAD

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$45.00 CAD

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Dao Vua Classic Santoku 165mm

Made in Vietnam

$130.00 CAD - $130.00 CAD

$130.00 CAD

$130.00 CAD - $130.00 CAD

$130.00 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: SantokuSteel Type: Carbon SteelBlade Material: 5160 (Mono Steel)Blade Finish: KurouchiBlade Hardness: 60HRC (+/-1)Bevel...

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$130.00 CAD - $130.00 CAD

$130.00 CAD

$130.00 CAD - $130.00 CAD

$130.00 CAD

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Minamoto M-Series Gyuto 210mm

Made in Japan

$150.00 CAD - $150.00 CAD

$150.00 CAD

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$150.00 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: GyutoSteel Type: Carbon SteelBlade Material: NKS32Blade Finish: MigakiBlade Hardness: 60HRC (+/-1)Bevel: DoubleHandle: ...

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$150.00 CAD - $150.00 CAD

$150.00 CAD

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$150.00 CAD

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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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.

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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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Blog posts

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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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 - The New VG-XEOS & STRIX Japanese Knife Series
It is with great excitement that I'm writing this blog about Nigara Hamono's latest Japanese knife lines. The VG 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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