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Seki Magoroku Wakatake SB Petty 150mm - Kakushin

Utility Knife (Petty)

Seki Magoroku Wakatake SB Petty 150mm

Made in Japan
$40 CAD - $40 CAD
$40 CAD
$40 CAD
$40 CAD - $40 CAD
$40 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: PettySteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: High Carbon Stainless SteelBlade Finish: MigakiBevel: SingleBlade Hardn...

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$40 CAD - $40 CAD
$40 CAD
$40 CAD
$40 CAD - $40 CAD
$40 CAD
Precision Bread 170mm - Kakushin

Specialty Knife (Bread)

Precision Bread 170mm

Made in Japan
$15 CAD - $15 CAD
$15 CAD
$15 CAD
$15 CAD - $15 CAD
$15 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: BreadSteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: Molybdenum VanadiumBlade Finish: MigakiBevel: SerratedHandle: SpruceBla...

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$15 CAD - $15 CAD
$15 CAD
$15 CAD
$15 CAD - $15 CAD
$15 CAD
Simomura Serrated Bread 210mm - Kakushin

Specialty Knife (Bread)

Simomura Serrated Bread 210mm

Made in Japan
$45 CAD - $45 CAD
$45 CAD
$45 CAD
$45 CAD - $45 CAD
$45 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: BreadSteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: Molybdenum VanadiumBlade Finish: MigakiBevel: SerratedHandle: Black Pol...

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$45 CAD - $45 CAD
$45 CAD
$45 CAD
$45 CAD - $45 CAD
$45 CAD
Minamoto M-Series Petty Paring - Kakushin

Utility Knife (Petty)

Minamoto M-Series Petty Paring

Made in Japan
$90 CAD - $90 CAD
$90 CAD
$90 CAD - $95 CAD
$90 CAD - $95 CAD
$90 CAD

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

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$90 CAD - $90 CAD
$90 CAD
$90 CAD - $95 CAD
$90 CAD - $95 CAD
$90 CAD
Misuzu Semi-Serrated Sujihiki 240mm - Kakushin

Specialty Knife (Other)

Misuzu Semi-Serrated Sujihiki 240mm

Made in Japan
$250 CAD - $250 CAD
$250 CAD
$250 CAD
$250 CAD - $250 CAD
$250 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: SujihikiSteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: VG10Blade Finish: MigakiBlade Hardness: 59HRC (+/-1)Bevel: Double - ...

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$250 CAD - $250 CAD
$250 CAD
$250 CAD
$250 CAD - $250 CAD
$250 CAD

Specialty Knife (Meat)

Hazaki Pro Series Slicer 235mm

Made in Japan
$280 CAD - $280 CAD
$280 CAD
$280 CAD
$280 CAD - $280 CAD
$280 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: SlicerSteel Type: Stainless Steel Blade Material: VG10Blade Finish: Damascus Blade Hardness: 61HRCBevel: DoubleHandle: ...

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$280 CAD - $280 CAD
$280 CAD
$280 CAD
$280 CAD - $280 CAD
$280 CAD
Tojiro Fujitora 3-Layer DP Sujihiki - Kakushin

Specialty Knife (Meat)

Tojiro Fujitora 3-Layer DP Sujihiki

Made in Japan
$160 CAD - $200 CAD
$160 CAD
$160 CAD - $200 CAD
$160 CAD - $200 CAD
$160 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: SujihikiSteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: VG10Blade Finish: MigakiBlade Hardness: 60HRC (+/-1)Bevel: DoubleHan...

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$160 CAD - $200 CAD
$160 CAD
$160 CAD - $200 CAD
$160 CAD - $200 CAD
$160 CAD
Tojiro Fujitora 3-Layer DP Petty 150mm - Kakushin

Utility Knife (Petty)

Tojiro Fujitora 3-Layer DP Petty 150mm

Made in Japan
$90 CAD - $90 CAD
$90 CAD
$90 CAD
$90 CAD - $90 CAD
$90 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: PettySteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: VG10Blade Finish: MigakiBlade Hardness: 60HRC (+/-1)Bevel: DoubleHandle...

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$90 CAD - $90 CAD
$90 CAD
$90 CAD
$90 CAD - $90 CAD
$90 CAD
Tojiro Fujitora 3-Layer DP Honesuki 150mm - Kakushin

Specialty Knife (Meat)

Tojiro Fujitora 3-Layer DP Honesuki 150mm

Made in Japan
$125 CAD - $125 CAD
$125 CAD
$125 CAD
$125 CAD - $125 CAD
$125 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: HonesukiSteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: VG10Blade Finish: MigakiBlade Hardness: 60HRC (+/-1)Bevel: DoubleHan...

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$125 CAD - $125 CAD
$125 CAD
$125 CAD
$125 CAD - $125 CAD
$125 CAD
Matsu Shiro Tall-Nakiri 185mm - Kakushin

Chef Knife (Vegetable)

Yosimitu Kajiya Shiro Tall-Nakiri 185mm

Made in Japan
$395 CAD - $395 CAD
$395 CAD
$395 CAD
$395 CAD - $395 CAD
$395 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: Tall-NakiriSteel Type: Carbon SteelBlade Material: Shirogami White #2Blade Finish: KurouchiBlade Hardness: 62HRC (+/-1)...

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$395 CAD - $395 CAD
$395 CAD
$395 CAD
$395 CAD - $395 CAD
$395 CAD

Chef Knife (Vegetable)

Kanetstune Migaki Nakiri 165mm

Made in Japan
$160 CAD - $160 CAD
$160 CAD
$160 CAD
$160 CAD - $160 CAD
$160 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: NakiriSteel Type: Carbon SteelBlade Material: Aogami Blue #2Blade Finish: MigakiBlade Hardness: 61HRC (+/-1)Bevel: Doub...

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$160 CAD - $160 CAD
$160 CAD
$160 CAD
$160 CAD - $160 CAD
$160 CAD
Daido Sujihiki 240mm - Kakushin

Specialty Knife (Meat)

Daido Sujihiki 240mm

Made in Japan
$120 CAD - $120 CAD
$120 CAD
$120 CAD
$120 CAD - $120 CAD
$120 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: SujihikiSteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: DSR-1K6Blade Finish: TsuchimeBlade Hardness: 58HRC (+/-1)Bevel: Doub...

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$120 CAD - $120 CAD
$120 CAD
$120 CAD
$120 CAD - $120 CAD
$120 CAD
Gyuto AUS-10 Pro Series 300mm - Kakushin

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Gyuto AUS-10 Pro Series 300mm

Made in Japan
$250 CAD - $250 CAD
$250 CAD
$250 CAD
$250 CAD - $250 CAD
$250 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: GyutoSteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: AUS10Blade Finish: MigakiBlade Hardness: 59HRC (+/-1)Bevel: DoubleHandl...

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$250 CAD - $250 CAD
$250 CAD
$250 CAD
$250 CAD - $250 CAD
$250 CAD

Specialty Knife (Meat)

Kaizen Ao Sujihiki 240mm

Made in Japan
$380 CAD - $380 CAD
$380 CAD
$380 CAD
$380 CAD - $380 CAD
$380 CAD

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

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$380 CAD - $380 CAD
$380 CAD
$380 CAD
$380 CAD - $380 CAD
$380 CAD
Yaxell Children's Serrated Knife 120mm - Kakushin

Yaxell Children's Serrated Knife 120mm

Made in Japan
$30 CAD - $30 CAD
$30 CAD
$30 CAD - $30 CAD
$30 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: Kid's KnifeSteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: Molybdenum VanadiumBlade Finish: MigakiBevel: Mini-SerratedHandle...

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$30 CAD - $30 CAD
$30 CAD
$30 CAD - $30 CAD
$30 CAD
Tropical Kurouchi White #2 Petty 150mm - Kakushin

Tropical Kurouchi White #2 Petty 150mm

Made in Japan
$395 CAD - $395 CAD
$395 CAD
$395 CAD
$395 CAD - $395 CAD
$395 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: PettySteel Type: Carbon SteelBlade Material: Shirogami White #2Blade Finish: KurouchiBevel: DoubleHandle: Custom from t...

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$395 CAD - $395 CAD
$395 CAD
$395 CAD
$395 CAD - $395 CAD
$395 CAD

Specialty Knife (Vegetable)

Kanetsune Seki Tomato Slicer 80mm

Made in Japan
$25 CAD - $25 CAD
$25 CAD
$25 CAD
$25 CAD - $25 CAD
$25 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: Tomato SlicerSteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: 420J2Blade Finish: MigakiBlade Hardness: 50HRCBevel: SerratedHa...

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$25 CAD - $25 CAD
$25 CAD
$25 CAD
$25 CAD - $25 CAD
$25 CAD

Specialty Knife (Other)

Kanetsune Serrated-Spread 110mm

Made in Japan
$35 CAD - $35 CAD
$35 CAD
$35 CAD
$35 CAD - $35 CAD
$35 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: SpreadSteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: AUS8Blade Finish: MigakiBlade Hardness: 57HRCBevel: DoubleHandle: Kebo...

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$35 CAD - $35 CAD
$35 CAD
$35 CAD
$35 CAD - $35 CAD
$35 CAD
Minamoto M-Series Sujihiki 270mm - Kakushin

Specialty Knife (Meat)

Minamoto M-Series Sujihiki 270mm

Made in Japan
$175 CAD - $175 CAD
$175 CAD
$175 CAD
$175 CAD - $175 CAD
$175 CAD

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

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$175 CAD - $175 CAD
$175 CAD
$175 CAD
$175 CAD - $175 CAD
$175 CAD
Atamatori Boning 150mm - Kakushin

Specialty Knife (Meat)

Atamatori Boning 150mm

Made in Japan
$125 CAD - $125 CAD
$125 CAD
$125 CAD
$125 CAD - $125 CAD
$125 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: BoningSteel Type: Carbon SteelBlade Material: SKD12Blade Finish: MigakiBlade Hardness: 60HRC (+/-1)Bevel: DoubleHandle:...

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$125 CAD - $125 CAD
$125 CAD
$125 CAD
$125 CAD - $125 CAD
$125 CAD
Dual-Serrated Precision Bread 220mm - Kakushin

Specialty Knife (Bread)

Dual-Serrated Precision Bread 220mm

Made in Japan
$35 CAD - $35 CAD
$35 CAD
$35 CAD
$35 CAD - $35 CAD
$35 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: BreadSteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: Molybdenum VanadiumBlade Finish: MigakiBevel: Dual-Serrated AnglesHandl...

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$35 CAD - $35 CAD
$35 CAD
$35 CAD
$35 CAD - $35 CAD
$35 CAD
Tojiro Children's Santoku 120mm - Kakushin

Tojiro Children's Santoku 120mm

Made in Japan
$25 CAD - $25 CAD
$25 CAD
$25 CAD - $25 CAD
$25 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: Kid's SantokuSteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: Molybdenum VanadiumBlade Finish: MigakiBevel: Double BevelHandl...

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$25 CAD - $25 CAD
$25 CAD
$25 CAD - $25 CAD
$25 CAD
PRO Molybdenum Chef 4-Set Bundle - Kakushin
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Knife Set (Bundle)

PRO Molybdenum Chef 4-Pcs Set Bundle

Made in Japan
$370 CAD
$370 CAD - $370 CAD
$370 CAD
$295 CAD
$295 CAD - $295 CAD
$295 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: SujihikiBlade Size: 270mmWeight: 200g Knife Style: GyutoBlade Size: 210mmWeight: 195g Knife Style: NakiriBlade Size: 16...

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$370 CAD
$370 CAD - $370 CAD
$370 CAD
$295 CAD
$295 CAD - $295 CAD
$295 CAD
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PRO Molybdenum Nakiri 165mm (Black) - Kakushin

Chef Knife (Vegetable)

PRO Molybdenum Nakiri 165mm (Black)

Made in Japan
$75 CAD - $75 CAD
$75 CAD
$75 CAD
$75 CAD - $75 CAD
$75 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: NakiriSteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: Molybdenum VanadiumBlade Finish: MigakiBevel: DoubleHandle: PakkawoodB...

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$75 CAD - $75 CAD
$75 CAD
$75 CAD
$75 CAD - $75 CAD
$75 CAD

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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