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Hamon YS - 900 Gyuto 185mm - Kakushin

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Hamon YS-900 Gyuto 185mm

Made in Japan
$240 CAD - $240 CAD
$240 CAD
$240 CAD
$240 CAD - $240 CAD
$240 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: GyutoSteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: Sandvik 19C27 Clad SUS410 Stainless SteelBlade Finish: MigakiBlade Hard...

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$240 CAD - $240 CAD
$240 CAD
$240 CAD
$240 CAD - $240 CAD
$240 CAD

Chef Knife (Vegetable)

Japanese 555 Series Nakiri 165mm

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

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: NakiriSteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: DSR-1K6Blade Finish: MigakiBlade Hardness: 59HRC (+/-1)Bevel: DoubleHa...

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$120 CAD - $120 CAD
$120 CAD
$120 CAD
$120 CAD - $120 CAD
$120 CAD
Tojiro Fuji FA-70 Chinese Cleaver 175mm - Kakushin Sold out

Specialty Knife (Mult-Purpose)

Tojiro Fuji FA-70 Chinese Cleaver 175mm

Made in Japan
$70 CAD - $70 CAD
$70 CAD
$70 CAD
$70 CAD - $70 CAD
$70 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: Cleaver Steel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: N/ABlade Finish: MigakiBlade Hardness: 58HRCBevel: DoubleHandle: Pad...

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$70 CAD - $70 CAD
$70 CAD
$70 CAD
$70 CAD - $70 CAD
$70 CAD
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Shun Premier Paring 100mm - Kakushin
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Utility Knife (Petty)

Shun Premier Paring 100mm

Made in Japan
$228 CAD
$228 CAD - $228 CAD
$228 CAD
$182 CAD
$182 CAD - $182 CAD
$182 CAD

Meet the indispensable kitchen companion – the Shun Premier Paring Knife. Whether you're peeling, trimming, creating decorative cuts, or handling s...

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$228 CAD
$228 CAD - $228 CAD
$228 CAD
$182 CAD
$182 CAD - $182 CAD
$182 CAD
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Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Hazaki Classic Series Santoku 180mm

Made in Japan
$180 CAD - $180 CAD
$180 CAD
$180 CAD
$180 CAD - $180 CAD
$180 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: SantokuSteel Type: Stainless Steel Blade Material: VG10Blade Finish: Migaki (3-Layer Steel)Blade Hardness: 60HRCBevel: ...

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$180 CAD - $180 CAD
$180 CAD
$180 CAD
$180 CAD - $180 CAD
$180 CAD
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Hanmā Gyuto 210mm - Kakushin
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Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Hanmā Gyuto 210mm

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

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: GyutoSteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: VG10 Blade Finish: Tsuchime DamascusBlade Hardness: 60HRC (+/-1)Bevel: ...

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$200 CAD - $200 CAD
$200 CAD
$200 CAD
$200 CAD - $200 CAD
$200 CAD
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Shun Sora Master Utility 165mm - Kakushin
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Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Shun Sora Master Chef 165mm

Made in Japan
$153 CAD
$153 CAD - $153 CAD
$153 CAD
$122 CAD
$122 CAD - $122 CAD
$122 CAD

Experience the versatility of the Shun Sora Master chef's utility knife, a kitchen knife that seamlessly blends the agility of a utilit...

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$153 CAD
$153 CAD - $153 CAD
$153 CAD
$122 CAD
$122 CAD - $122 CAD
$122 CAD
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Shun Classic Kiritsuke 210mm - Kakushin
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Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Shun Classic Kiritsuke 210mm

Made in Japan
$304 CAD
$304 CAD - $304 CAD
$304 CAD
$243 CAD
$243 CAD - $243 CAD
$243 CAD

Introducing the Shun Classic 8-in. Kiritsuke, a culinary powerhouse often hailed as the master chef's knife. This multipurpose knife is a favorite ...

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$304 CAD
$304 CAD - $304 CAD
$304 CAD
$243 CAD
$243 CAD - $243 CAD
$243 CAD
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Taiga Damascus Starter Trio - Kakushin
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Knife Set (Bundle)

Taiga Damascus Starter Trio

Made in Japan
$650 CAD
$650 CAD - $650 CAD
$650 CAD
$495 CAD
$495 CAD - $495 CAD
$495 CAD

Specifications: Knife Style: GyutoBlade Size: 210mmHeel Height: 46mmSpine Thickness: 1.75mmWeight: 160g Knife Style: NakiriBlade Size: 165mmHeel He...

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$650 CAD
$650 CAD - $650 CAD
$650 CAD
$495 CAD
$495 CAD - $495 CAD
$495 CAD
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Chef Knife (Vegetable)

Hanmā Nakiri 165mm

Made in Japan
$180 CAD - $180 CAD
$180 CAD
$180 CAD - $180 CAD
$180 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: NakiriSteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: VG10 Blade Finish: Tsuchime DamascusBlade Hardness: 60HRC (+/-1)Bevel:...

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$180 CAD - $180 CAD
$180 CAD
$180 CAD - $180 CAD
$180 CAD
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Taiga Damascus Gyuto 210mm - Kakushin
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Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Taiga Damascus Gyuto 210mm

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: Migaki DamascusBlade Hardness: 60HRC (+/-1)Bevel: D...

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$250 CAD - $250 CAD
$250 CAD
$250 CAD
$250 CAD - $250 CAD
$250 CAD
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Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Kanetsune 11 layers Bunka 170mm

Made in Japan
$395 CAD
$395 CAD - $395 CAD
$395 CAD
$295 CAD
$295 CAD - $295 CAD
$295 CAD

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

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$395 CAD
$395 CAD - $395 CAD
$395 CAD
$295 CAD
$295 CAD - $295 CAD
$295 CAD
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Specialty Knife (Fish)

Kanetsune Usu-Deba 120mm

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

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: Usu-Deba Steel Type: Carbon SteelBlade Material: Shirogami White #3Blade Finish: KurouchiBlade Hardness: 60HRC (+/-1)Be...

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$95 CAD - $95 CAD
$95 CAD
$95 CAD
$95 CAD - $95 CAD
$95 CAD
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Tojiro Fujitora 3-Layer DP Petty 120mm - Kakushin
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Utility Knife (Petty)

Tojiro Fujitora 3-Layer DP Petty 120mm

Made in Japan
$85 CAD - $85 CAD
$85 CAD
$85 CAD
$85 CAD - $85 CAD
$85 CAD

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

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$85 CAD - $85 CAD
$85 CAD
$85 CAD
$85 CAD - $85 CAD
$85 CAD
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Daido Gyuto 210mm - Kakushin
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Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Daido Gyuto 210mm

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

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

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$120 CAD - $120 CAD
$120 CAD
$120 CAD
$120 CAD - $120 CAD
$120 CAD
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Shun Premier Kiritsuke 210mm - Kakushin
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Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Shun Premier Kiritsuke 210mm

Made in Japan
$355 CAD
$355 CAD - $355 CAD
$355 CAD
$284 CAD
$284 CAD - $284 CAD
$284 CAD

Discover the versatility of the Shun Premier 8-in. Kiritsuke, hailed as the master chef's knife in Japan and renowned for its superior cutting perf...

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$355 CAD
$355 CAD - $355 CAD
$355 CAD
$284 CAD
$284 CAD - $284 CAD
$284 CAD
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Shun Classic Blonde Gyuto 150mm - Kakushin
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Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Shun Classic Blonde Gyuto 150mm

Made in Japan
$254 CAD
$254 CAD - $254 CAD
$254 CAD
$203 CAD
$203 CAD - $203 CAD
$203 CAD

Experience the unmatched precision of the Shun Classic Blonde 6-in. Chef’s Knife, a culinary gem renowned for its featherlight design and exception...

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$254 CAD
$254 CAD - $254 CAD
$254 CAD
$203 CAD
$203 CAD - $203 CAD
$203 CAD
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Tojiro Fujitora 3-Layer DP-S Sujihiki 240mm - Kakushin
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Specialty Knife (Meat)

Tojiro Fujitora 3-Layer DP-S Sujihiki 240mm

Made in Japan
$190 CAD - $190 CAD
$190 CAD
$190 CAD
$190 CAD - $190 CAD
$190 CAD

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

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$190 CAD - $190 CAD
$190 CAD
$190 CAD
$190 CAD - $190 CAD
$190 CAD
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Tojiro Fujitora 3-Layer DP-S Bread 215mm - Kakushin
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Specialty Knife (Bread)

Tojiro Fujitora 3-Layer DP-S Bread 215mm

Made in Japan
$140 CAD - $140 CAD
$140 CAD
$140 CAD
$140 CAD - $140 CAD
$140 CAD

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

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$140 CAD - $140 CAD
$140 CAD
$140 CAD
$140 CAD - $140 CAD
$140 CAD
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Tojiro Fujitora 3-Layer DP-S Nakiri 165mm - Kakushin
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Chef Knife (Vegetable)

Tojiro Fujitora 3-Layer DP-S Nakiri 165mm

Made in Japan
$140 CAD - $140 CAD
$140 CAD
$140 CAD
$140 CAD - $140 CAD
$140 CAD

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

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$140 CAD - $140 CAD
$140 CAD
$140 CAD
$140 CAD - $140 CAD
$140 CAD
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Tojiro Fujitora 3-Layer DP-S Honesuki 150mm - Kakushin
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Specialty Knife (Meat)

Tojiro Fujitora 3-Layer DP-S Honesuki 150mm

Made in Japan
$140 CAD - $140 CAD
$140 CAD
$140 CAD
$140 CAD - $140 CAD
$140 CAD

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

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$140 CAD - $140 CAD
$140 CAD
$140 CAD
$140 CAD - $140 CAD
$140 CAD
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Shun Sora 6-Pc Japanese Knife Set w/ Block - Kakushin
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Knife Set (Bundle)

Shun Sora 6-Pcs Japanese Knife Set w/ Block

Made in Japan
$677 CAD
$677 CAD - $677 CAD
$677 CAD
$475 CAD
$475 CAD - $475 CAD
$475 CAD

Introducing the Shun Sora 6-Piece Block Set, a comprehensive collection that encompasses essential japanese kitchen knives and cutlery accessories,...

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$677 CAD
$677 CAD - $677 CAD
$677 CAD
$475 CAD
$475 CAD - $475 CAD
$475 CAD
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Specialty Knife (Meat)

Hazaki Classic Series Sujihiki 240mm

Made in Japan
$190 CAD - $190 CAD
$190 CAD
$190 CAD
$190 CAD - $190 CAD
$190 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: SujihikiSteel Type: Stainless Steel Blade Material: VG10Blade Finish: Migaki (3-Layer Steel)Blade Hardness: 60HRCBevel:...

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$190 CAD - $190 CAD
$190 CAD
$190 CAD
$190 CAD - $190 CAD
$190 CAD
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Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Hazaki Classic Series Gyuto 210mm

Made in Japan
$185 CAD - $185 CAD
$185 CAD
$185 CAD
$185 CAD - $185 CAD
$185 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: GyutoSteel Type: Stainless Steel Blade Material: VG10Blade Finish: Migaki (3-Layer Steel)Blade Hardness: 60HRCBevel: Do...

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$185 CAD - $185 CAD
$185 CAD
$185 CAD
$185 CAD - $185 CAD
$185 CAD
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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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