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Kakushin | Japanese Knives, Westerns & Customs

February 2026

Over the past few weeks, we’ve added a wide range of new arrivals to the shop, including many fresh blades, new handle options, and a growing lineup of one-off pieces now on the bench. We also have a solid selection of fully assembled japanese knives ready to go, alongside our custom builds.

With our current blade and handle inventory available in the shop, we’re now offering over 6,000 custom combinations, making it easier than ever to build something truly personal—whether that’s a ready-to-use knife, a unique one-off custom, or something in between.

New stock is still landing and being added as it arrives, so if you’re keeping an eye on what’s next, there’s a lot more coming very soon.

🛒 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 4 - Pcs Set - Kakushin

Hatsukokoro Hikari SLD Series

This week’s Knife of the Week goes to a blade built for pure efficiency: the Hatsukokoro 165mm Hikari Nakiri.

If your cooking revolves around vegetables, this Japanese Nakiri knife is hard to beat. The tall, flat profile is designed for fast, clean push-cuts — ideal for slicing, chopping, and prepping vegetables, fruits, herbs, and firm produce with precision and control.

Forged from SLD semi-stainless steel, it delivers carbon-like sharpness with much easier maintenance. At 61 HRC, it takes a fine edge, holds it well, and stays stable through long prep sessions.

With its clean Migaki finish, thin geometry, and birch wood handle, this Japanese vegetable knife is simple, elegant, and incredibly effective — a true workhorse for anyone who loves cooking with vegetables.

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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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