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Nigara Hamono Outdoors Knife 90mm - Kakushin

Outdoor Knife (Straight)

Nigara Hamono VG XEOS Outdoor Knife 90mm

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

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: OutdoorsSteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: VG XEOSBlade Finish: DamascusBlade Hardness: 62HRC (+/-1)Bevel: Doub...

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Nigara Hamono VG XEOS Gyuto 240mm - Kakushin

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Nigara Hamono VG XEOS Gyuto 240mm

Made in Japan
$500.00 CAD - $500.00 CAD
$500.00 CAD
$500.00 CAD
$500.00 CAD - $500.00 CAD
$500.00 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: GyutoSteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: VG XEOSBlade Finish: Tsuchime / DamascusBlade Hardness: 62HRC (+/-1)Bev...

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Nigara Hamono VG XEOS Petty 150mm - Kakushin

Utility Knife (Petty)

Nigara Hamono VG XEOS Petty 150mm

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

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: PettySteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: VG XEOSBlade Finish: Tsuchime / DamascusBlade Hardness: 62HRC (+/-1)Bev...

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Nigara Hamono VG XEOS Santoku 170mm - Kakushin

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Nigara Hamono VG XEOS Santoku 185mm

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

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: SantokuSteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: VG XEOSBlade Finish: Tsuchime / DamascusBlade Hardness: 62HRC (+/-1)B...

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Nigara Hamono STRIX Santoku 165mm - Kakushin

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Nigara Hamono SPG STRIX Santoku 165mm

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

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: SantokuSteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: Powder Steel (SPG STRIX)Blade Finish: Tsuchime / DamascusBlade Hardne...

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Nigara Hamono STRIX Petty 150mm - Kakushin

Utility Knife (Petty)

Nigara Hamono SPG STRIX Petty 150mm

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

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: PettySteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: Powder Steel (SPG STRIX)Blade Finish: Tsuchime / DamascusBlade Hardness...

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Nigara Hamono STRIX Gyuto 210mm - Kakushin

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Nigara Hamono SPG STRIX Gyuto 210mm

Made in Japan
$540.00 CAD - $540.00 CAD
$540.00 CAD
$540.00 CAD
$540.00 CAD - $540.00 CAD
$540.00 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: GyutoSteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: Powder Steel (SPG STRIX)Blade Finish: Tsuchime / DamascusBlade Hardness...

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Nigara Hamono STRIX Nakiri 180mm - Kakushin

Chef Knife (Vegetable)

Nigara Hamono SPG STRIX Nakiri 180mm

Made in Japan
$520.00 CAD - $520.00 CAD
$520.00 CAD
$520.00 CAD
$520.00 CAD - $520.00 CAD
$520.00 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: NakiriSteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: Powder Steel (SPG STRIX)Blade Finish: Tsuchime / DamascusBlade Hardnes...

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Shun Sora Serrated Petty 140mm - Kakushin

Utility Knife (Petty)

Shun Sora Serrated Petty 140mm

Made in Japan
$128.00 CAD - $128.00 CAD
$128.00 CAD
$128.00 CAD - $128.00 CAD
$128.00 CAD

The Shun Sora Serrated Utility Knife, often referred to as a tomato or sandwich knife, is versatile and ideal for a range of tasks. Sized between a...

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Shun Classic Utility Petty 150mm - Kakushin

Utility Knife (Petty)

Shun Classic Utility Petty 150mm

Made in Japan
$202.00 CAD - $202.00 CAD
$202.00 CAD
$202.00 CAD - $202.00 CAD
$202.00 CAD

The Shun Classic 6-inch Utility Knife strikes a perfect balance between a chef's knife and a paring knife, offering a narrower and straighter blade...

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Shun Classic Boning / Fillet 150mm - Kakushin

Utility Knife (Petty)

Shun Classic Boning / Fillet 150mm

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

The boning knife's narrow, sharp, and curved blade is designed to get close to the bone, making it easy to separate meat with precision. Even tough...

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Shun Kanso Paring 90mm - Kakushin

Utility Knife (Petty)

Shun Kanso Paring 90mm

Made in Japan
$143.00 CAD - $143.00 CAD
$143.00 CAD
$143.00 CAD - $143.00 CAD
$143.00 CAD

The paring knife is a compact yet incredibly versatile tool, much like the chef's knife. Its name comes from its primary purpose—"paring" or removi...

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Shun Classic Master Utility 165mm - Kakushin

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Shun Classic Master Utility 165mm

Made in Japan
$270.00 CAD - $270.00 CAD
$270.00 CAD
$270.00 CAD - $270.00 CAD
$270.00 CAD

The ultra-versatile Shun Classic Master Utility combines the nimbleness of a utility knife with the do-it-all capabilities of a chef's knife. T...

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Shun Premier Blonde Master Utility 165mm - Kakushin

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Shun Premier Blonde Master Utility 165mm

Made in Japan
$308.00 CAD - $308.00 CAD
$308.00 CAD
$308.00 CAD - $308.00 CAD
$308.00 CAD

The Shun Premier Master Utility Knife seamlessly blends the agility of a utility knife with the versatility of a chef's knife. Its slightly elongat...

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Shun Premier Master Utility 165mm - Kakushin

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Shun Premier Master Utility 165mm

Made in Japan
$308.00 CAD - $308.00 CAD
$308.00 CAD
$308.00 CAD - $308.00 CAD
$308.00 CAD

The Shun Premier Master Utility Knife seamlessly blends the agility of a utility knife with the versatility of a chef's knife. Its slightly elongat...

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Shun Classic Chef Gyuto 180mm - Kakushin

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Shun Classic Chef Gyuto 180mm

Made in Japan
$270.00 CAD - $270.00 CAD
$270.00 CAD
$270.00 CAD - $270.00 CAD
$270.00 CAD

In Japan, this knife is called a gyuto, the Japanese counterpart to the chef's knife. It's a versatile tool suitable for meat, fish, and vegetables...

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Shun Classic Asian Multi - Prep 120mm - Kakushin

Utility Knife (Petty)

Shun Classic Asian Multi-Prep 120mm

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

The Shun Classic Asian Multi-Prep Knife features a 4.5-inch blade with a distinctive triangular shape, making it perfect for navigating around bone...

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Tojiro Color Series Gyuto 180mm - Kakushin

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Tojiro Color Series Gyuto 180mm

Made in Japan
$80.00 CAD - $80.00 CAD
$80.00 CAD
$80.00 CAD - $80.00 CAD
$80.00 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: GyutoSteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: Molybdenum VanadiumBlade Finish: MigakiBevel: Double BevelHandle: Elast...

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Tojiro Color Series Nakiri 165mm - Kakushin

Specialty Knife (Vegetable)

Tojiro Color Series Nakiri 165mm

Made in Japan
$80.00 CAD - $80.00 CAD
$80.00 CAD
$80.00 CAD
$80.00 CAD - $80.00 CAD
$80.00 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: NakiriSteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: Molybdenum VanadiumBlade Finish: MigakiBevel: Double BevelHandle: Elas...

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Sakai Takayuki Inox Chuka Bocho 195mm - Kakushin

Specialty Knife (Mult-Purpose)

Sakai Takayuki Inox Chuka Bocho 195mm

Made in Japan
$195.00 CAD - $195.00 CAD
$195.00 CAD
$195.00 CAD
$195.00 CAD - $195.00 CAD
$195.00 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: Chuka BochoSteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: Molybdenum VanadiumBlade Finish: MigakiBlade Hardness: 58HRCBevel...

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Kanetsune Damascus Seseragi Skinning 70mm - Kakushin

Specialty Knife (Other)

Kanetsune Damascus Seseragi Skinning 70mm

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

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: Skinning / BoningSteel Type: Carbon SteelBlade Material: Aogami Blue #2Blade Finish: DamascusBlade Hardness: 61HRC (+/-...

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Shu-Karasu Outdoor Knife 125mm - Kakushin

Outdoor Knife (Straight)

Shu-Karasu Outdoor Knife 125mm

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

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: Outdoor KnifeSteel Type: Carbon SteelBlade Material: Aogami Blue #2Blade Finish: DamascusBevel: DoubleHandle: Full Tang...

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Kanestune 11 layers Nakiri 165mm - Kakushin

Chef Knife (Vegetable)

Kanetsune 11 layers Nakiri 165mm

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

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: NakiriSteel Type: Carbon SteelBlade Material: Shirogami White #2Blade Finish: DamascusBlade Hardness: 61HRC (+/-1)Bevel...

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Japanese 555 Series Bread 250mm - Kakushin

Specialty Knife (Bread)

Japanese 555 Series Bread 250mm

Made in Japan
$75.00 CAD - $75.00 CAD
$75.00 CAD
$75.00 CAD
$75.00 CAD - $75.00 CAD
$75.00 CAD

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

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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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