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Kakushin | Japanese Knives, Westerns & Customs

May 2026

Summer’s finally kicking in, the BBQs are firing up, and the workshop’s been going nonstop lately. We just loaded in a huge restock with a pile of new blades, fresh handles, sharpening gear, and a bunch of rare collector pieces that don’t stay around long.

Whether you’re looking for a ready-to-use Japanese kitchen knife or planning a custom build, there’s a ton of new stuff hitting the racks right now.

🛒 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 Hikari SLD Birch Gyuto 210mm - Kakushin

Hikari SLD Series

This week’s Knife of the Week once again goes to our Hikari SLD series.

Made in Japan using SLD semi-stainless steel in a san-mai construction, the Hikari features a beautiful contrast line along the blade that adds just the right amount of visual character without being overdone.

Lightweight, incredibly thin behind the edge, and exceptionally smooth through ingredients, this series delivers performance that honestly punches far above its price point. Whether for traditional home cooking or demanding commercial kitchen use, the Hikari series offers the kind of balance, cutting feel, and versatility that makes it easy to appreciate from the very first use.

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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.

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MAGAZINE ARTICLE

MAGAZINE ARTICLE

Featured in Ricardo (Chaleur à la table) – January 2026

Kakushin highlighted in the latest issue (Vol. 24, No. 3), page 11 — Coutellerie sur mesure

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