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Hatsukokoro Kurogane Birch & Epoxy Chef Trio - Kakushin Sale Sale

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Hatsukokoro Kurogane Birch & Epoxy Chef Trio

Made in Japan
$545.00 CAD
$545.00 CAD - $545.00 CAD
$545.00 CAD
$495.00 CAD
$495.00 CAD - $495.00 CAD
$495.00 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: SantokuBlade Length: 165mmHeel Height: 50mmSpine Thickness: 2.20mm tapered to 1.10mmKnife Style: Ko-BunkaBlade Length: ...

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Hatsukokoro Kurogane Birch & Epoxy Santoku 165mm - Kakushin

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Hatsukokoro Kurogane Birch & Epoxy Santoku 165mm

Made in Japan
$190.00 CAD - $190.00 CAD
$190.00 CAD
$190.00 CAD - $190.00 CAD
$190.00 CAD

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

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Matsu Zumi Yaki AO2 Santoku 170mm - Kakushin

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Matsu Zumi Yaki AO2 Santoku 170mm

Made in Japan
$300.00 CAD - $300.00 CAD
$300.00 CAD
$300.00 CAD - $300.00 CAD
$300.00 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: SantokuSteel Type: Carbon SteelBlade Material: Shirogami White #2Blade Finish: San-Mai DamascusBlade Hardness: 61HRC (+...

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Ryuhyo Migaki R2/SG2 Damascus Western Wa-BMK Kiritsuke 240mm - Kakushin

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Ryuhyo Migaki R2/SG2 Damascus Western Wa-BMK Kiritsuke 240mm

Made in Japan
$380.00 CAD - $380.00 CAD
$380.00 CAD
$380.00 CAD - $380.00 CAD
$380.00 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: KiritsukeSteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: R2 (SG2)Blade Finish: Damascus (Migaki)Blade Hardness: 63HRC (+/-1)...

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Hatsukokoro Kurogane Birch & Epoxy Ko-Bunka 80mm - Kakushin

Utility Knife (Petty)

Hatsukokoro Kurogane Birch & Epoxy Ko-Bunka 80mm

Made in Japan
$175.00 CAD - $175.00 CAD
$175.00 CAD
$175.00 CAD - $175.00 CAD
$175.00 CAD

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

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Hatsukokoro Kurogane Birch & Epoxy Ko-Bunka 120mm - Kakushin

Utility Knife (Petty)

Hatsukokoro Kurogane Birch & Epoxy Ko-Bunka 120mm

Made in Japan
$180.00 CAD - $180.00 CAD
$180.00 CAD
$180.00 CAD - $180.00 CAD
$180.00 CAD

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

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Hatsukokoro Kurogane Birch & Epoxy Gyuto 210mm - Kakushin

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Hatsukokoro Kurogane Birch & Epoxy Gyuto 210mm

Made in Japan
$220.00 CAD - $220.00 CAD
$220.00 CAD
$220.00 CAD - $220.00 CAD
$220.00 CAD

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

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Aokitae Blue 2 Stab Epoxy Kurouchi Santoku 180mm - Kakushin

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Aokitae Blue 2 Stab Epoxy Kurouchi Santoku 180mm

Made in Japan
$180.00 CAD - $180.00 CAD
$180.00 CAD
$180.00 CAD - $180.00 CAD
$180.00 CAD

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

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Aokitae Blue 2 Stab Epoxy Kurouchi Gyuto 220mm - Kakushin

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Aokitae Blue 2 Stab Epoxy Kurouchi Gyuto 220mm

Made in Japan
$200.00 CAD - $200.00 CAD
$200.00 CAD
$200.00 CAD - $200.00 CAD
$200.00 CAD

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

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Hatsukokoro Kaijin Blue 2 Epoxy Spirkle Gyuto 210mm - Kakushin

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Hatsukokoro Kaijin Blue 2 Epoxy Spirkle Gyuto 210mm

Made in Japan
$260.00 CAD - $260.00 CAD
$260.00 CAD
$260.00 CAD - $260.00 CAD
$260.00 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: GyutoSteel Type: Carbon SteelBlade Material: Aogami Blue #2Blade Finish: Migaki (Stainless Clad)Blade Hardness: 62HRC (...

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Nigara SG2 Anmon Damascus Stab Epoxy Petty 120mm - Kakushin

Utility Knife (Petty)

Nigara SG2 Anmon Damascus Stab Epoxy Petty 120mm

Made in Japan
$550.00 CAD - $550.00 CAD
$550.00 CAD
$550.00 CAD - $550.00 CAD
$550.00 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: PettySteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: SG2Blade Finish: Damascus (Anmon Raindrop)Blade Hardness: 63HRC (+/-1)B...

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Hatsukokoro Hikari Damascus SLD Ebony Kiri-Sujihiki 205mm - Kakushin

Specialty Knife (Meat)

Hatsukokoro Hikari Damascus SLD Ebony Kiri-Sujihiki 205mm

Made in Japan
$250.00 CAD - $250.00 CAD
$250.00 CAD
$250.00 CAD - $250.00 CAD
$250.00 CAD

.00SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: Kiri-SujihikiSteel Type: Semi-Stainless Steel*Blade Material: SLDBlade Finish: DamascusBlade Hardness: 61HRC (+/-1)B...

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Ginrei Silver3 Nashiji Lacquered Sand-Finish Bunka 170mm - Kakushin

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Ginrei Silver3 Nashiji Lacquered Sand-Finish Bunka 170mm

Made in Japan
$240.00 CAD - $240.00 CAD
$240.00 CAD
$240.00 CAD - $240.00 CAD
$240.00 CAD

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

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Minamoto M-Series 3-Pcs Japanese Chefs Knife Trio 2.0 - Kakushin
Sale Sale

Knife Set (Bundle)

Minamoto M-Series 3-Pcs Japanese Chefs Knife Trio 2.0

Made in Japan
$480.00 CAD
$480.00 CAD - $480.00 CAD
$480.00 CAD
$395.00 CAD
$395.00 CAD - $395.00 CAD
$395.00 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: GyutoBlade Size: 210mm Spine Thickness: 2.00mmWeight: 150g Knife Style: Sujihiki Blade Size: 270mm Spine Thickness: 2.3...

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Ginrei Silver3 Nashiji Lacquered Sand-Finish Duo - Kakushin
Sale Sale

Knife Set (Bundle)

Ginrei Silver3 Nashiji Lacquered Sand-Finish Duo

Made in Japan
$450.00 CAD
$450.00 CAD - $450.00 CAD
$450.00 CAD
$395.00 CAD
$395.00 CAD - $395.00 CAD
$395.00 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: GyutoHeel Height: 49mmSpine Thickness: 2.00mmWeight: 147gKnife Style: PettyHeel Height: 30mmSpine Thickness: 2.00mmWeig...

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Ryuhyo Migaki R2/SG2 Damascus Western Wa-BMK 3-Pcs Knife Set - Kakushin
Sale Sale

Knife Set (Bundle)

Ryuhyo Migaki R2/SG2 Damascus Western Wa-BMK 3-Pcs Knife Set

Made in Japan
$1,010.00 CAD
$1,010.00 CAD - $1,010.00 CAD
$1,010.00 CAD
$895.00 CAD
$895.00 CAD - $895.00 CAD
$895.00 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: KiritsukeBlade Length: 210mmHeel Height: 48mmSpine Thickness: 1.90mmWeight: 145gKnife Style: BunkaBlade Length: 170mmHe...

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Ginrei Silver3 Nashiji Lacquered Sand-Finish Duo - Kakushin

Utility Knife (Petty)

Ginrei Silver3 Nashiji Lacquered Sand-Finish Petty 130mm

Made in Japan
$200.00 CAD - $200.00 CAD
$200.00 CAD
$200.00 CAD - $200.00 CAD
$200.00 CAD

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

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Ginrei Silver3 Nashiji Lacquered Sand-Finish Duo - Kakushin

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Ginrei Silver3 Nashiji Lacquered Sand-Finish Gyuto 210mm

Made in Japan
$250.00 CAD - $250.00 CAD
$250.00 CAD
$250.00 CAD - $250.00 CAD
$250.00 CAD

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

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Ryuhyo Migaki R2/SG2 Damascus Western Wa-BMK 3-Pcs Knife Set - Kakushin

Utility Knife (Petty)

Ryuhyo Migaki R2/SG2 Damascus Western Wa-BMK Petty 150mm

Made in Japan
$300.00 CAD - $300.00 CAD
$300.00 CAD
$300.00 CAD - $300.00 CAD
$300.00 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: PettySteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: R2 (SG2)Blade Finish: Damascus (Migaki)Blade Hardness: 63HRC (+/-1)Beve...

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Ryuhyo Migaki R2/SG2 Damascus Western Wa-BMK 3-Pcs Knife Set - Kakushin

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Ryuhyo Migaki R2/SG2 Damascus Western Wa-BMK Bunka 170mm

Made in Japan
$350.00 CAD - $350.00 CAD
$350.00 CAD
$350.00 CAD - $350.00 CAD
$350.00 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: BunkaSteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: R2 (SG2)Blade Finish: Damascus (Migaki)Blade Hardness: 63HRC (+/-1)Beve...

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Ryuhyo Migaki R2/SG2 Damascus Western Wa-BMK 3-Pcs Knife Set - Kakushin

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Ryuhyo Migaki R2/SG2 Damascus Western Wa-BMK Kiritsuke 210mm

Made in Japan
$360.00 CAD - $360.00 CAD
$360.00 CAD
$360.00 CAD - $360.00 CAD
$360.00 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: KiritsukeSteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: R2 (SG2)Blade Finish: Damascus (Migaki)Blade Hardness: 63HRC (+/-1)...

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Hatsukokoro Hikari Damascus SLD Ebony Bunka 170mm - Kakushin

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Hatsukokoro Hikari Damascus SLD Ebony Bunka 170mm

Made in Japan
$250.00 CAD - $250.00 CAD
$250.00 CAD
$250.00 CAD - $250.00 CAD
$250.00 CAD

.00SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: BunkaSteel Type: Semi-Stainless Steel*Blade Material: SLDBlade Finish: DamascusBlade Hardness: 61HRC (+/-1)Bevel: Do...

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Kagami Custom Smoked Epoxy Paddock Gyuto 210mm - Kakushin

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Kagami Custom Smoked Epoxy Paddock Gyuto 210mm

Assembled in Canada 🍁
$550.00 CAD - $550.00 CAD
$550.00 CAD
$550.00 CAD - $550.00 CAD
$550.00 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: GyutoSteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: VG10 Blade Finish: Tsuchime Damascus (Migaki)Blade Hardness: 61HRC (+/-...

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Yorokobi SP SLD BLAST Damascus Chili Pepper Kiritsuke 240mm - Kakushin

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Yorokobi SP SLD BLAST Damascus Chili Pepper Kiritsuke 240mm

Assembled in Canada 🍁
$1,300.00 CAD - $1,300.00 CAD
$1,300.00 CAD
$1,300.00 CAD - $1,300.00 CAD
$1,300.00 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: KiritsukeSteel Type: Semi-Stainless Steel*Blade Material: SLDBlade Finish: SP Kurouchi Blast w/ Spine Damascus ExposedB...

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Japanese Knives

Welcome to Kakushin’s world of Japanese Knives. Within this collection, all models are made in Japan and imported to our shop, which means that you pay the price you see and get a break on international duties, taxes, and shipping fees. Ranging from reputable manufacturers and distributors like Shun, Hazaki, Tojiro, KAI, Kanestune, to hand-forged blades from renowned brands and blacksmiths like Takeshi Saji, Hokiyama Cutlery, Nagao Kanekoma Factory Co., Ltd., and many others.

Our wide range of Japanese knives goes from popular stainless steels like VG10, VG1, Ginsan, SG2, ZDP-189 up to the highly rated carbon steels like Shirogami (White #1, #2, #3) and Aogami (Blue #1, #2). Below, we answer a few common questions to better guide you into the fascinating world of razor-sharp Japanese knives.

Is Japanese steel better than others? Japanese steel for kitchen knives is renowned for its high-carbon composition when compared to other models found around the globe, as the added carbon allows the knives to offer superior edge retention and be sharpened at a more aggressive angle, making it the preferred choice for chefs seeking precision and durability in their culinary tools.

What’s the hype with Japanese knives? Back in the day, Japanese blacksmiths were masters at forging swords, right? Well, they sort of brought that same ninja-level skill into making kitchen knives. It's like they thought, "Why not chop veggies with the same badass finesse?" And voilà! You've got these sleek, razor-sharp knives that make you feel like a samurai chef in your own kitchen.

Why are there big price gaps between the various models? The price gaps between different models of knives stem from several factors. Firstly, the type of steel used plays a significant role, with basic stainless steel knives like Molybdenum Vanadium being more affordable compared to high-end Japanese steels like Aogami Blue or Shirogami White, which may even at time undergo water quenching, instead of oil quenching for added durability.

Secondly, craftsmanship is crucial. Factory-produced knives are generally cheaper than handcrafted ones made by skilled blacksmiths. Per exemple; Takeshi-san, who has over 50 years of experience, commanding a higher price due to their expertise and attention to detail.

Lastly, branding and reputation contribute to pricing discrepancies, with established brands often charging premium prices reflecting both the knife's quality and the brand's perceived value.

What are the models available in the Japanese-made knives? Our collection of Japanese knives caters to every taste and culinary need. From the versatile Gyuto and sophisticated Kiritsuke to the multi-purpose Santoku and precise Nakiri, not to mention the agile Petty and even the specialized Sujihiki, Yanagiba, Honesuki, and many more, there's truly something to suit every preference and cooking style.

This means that whether you're looking for amazing factory-made knives, an artisan-made model, or even a one-of-a-kind piece featuring a custom handle, there's a masterpiece for everyone. Whether you're an amateur seeking precision and edge retention at home or a pro chef needing blades finely honed for every culinary task, we've got you covered.To gain deeper insights into our popular resources:

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