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Taiga Damascus Paring 80mm - Kakushin

Utility Knife (Petty)

Taiga Damascus Paring 80mm

Made in Japan
$150.00 CAD - $150.00 CAD
$150.00 CAD
$150.00 CAD - $150.00 CAD
$150.00 CAD

Specifications: Knife Style: ParingSteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: AUS10Blade Finish: Migaki DamascusBlade Hardness: 60HRC (+/-1)Bevel: ...

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Taiga Damascus Santoku 165mm - Kakushin

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Taiga Damascus Santoku 165mm

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

Specifications: Knife Style: SantokuSteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: AUS10Blade Finish: Migaki DamascusBlade Hardness: 60HRC (+/-1)Bevel:...

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Shosui 69-Layer Damascus Chef Duo - Kakushin

Knife Set (Bundle)

Shosui 69-Layer Damascus Chef Duo

Made in Japan
$420.00 CAD - $420.00 CAD
$420.00 CAD
$420.00 CAD
$420.00 CAD - $420.00 CAD
$420.00 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: GyutoBlade Size: 200mmHeel Height: 46mmSpine Thickness: 2.00mmWeight: 210g Knife Style: PettyBlade Size: 130mmHeel Heig...

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Shosui 69-Layer Damascus Petty 130mm - Kakushin

Utility Knife (Petty)

Shosui 69-Layer Damascus Petty 130mm

Made in Japan
$160.00 CAD - $160.00 CAD
$160.00 CAD
$160.00 CAD
$160.00 CAD - $160.00 CAD
$160.00 CAD

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

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Shosui 69-Layer Damascus Gyuto 200mm - Kakushin

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Shosui 69-Layer Damascus Gyuto 200mm

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: GyutoSteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: VG10Blade Finish: DamascusBlade Hardness: 60HRC (+/-1)Bevel: DoubleHand...

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Minamoto M-Series 3-Pc Japanese Chefs Knife Trio - Kakushin
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Knife Set (Bundle)

Minamoto M-Series 3-Pcs Japanese Chefs Knife Trio

Made in Japan
$475.00 CAD
$475.00 CAD - $475.00 CAD
$475.00 CAD
$375.00 CAD
$375.00 CAD - $375.00 CAD
$375.00 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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Minamoto M-Series Petty Paring - Kakushin

Utility Knife (Petty)

Minamoto M-Series Petty Paring

Made in Japan
$120.00 CAD - $125.00 CAD
$120.00 CAD
$120.00 CAD - $125.00 CAD
$120.00 CAD - $125.00 CAD
$120.00 CAD

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

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Minamoto M-Series Gyuto 210mm - Kakushin

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Minamoto M-Series Gyuto 210mm

Made in Japan
$160.00 CAD - $160.00 CAD
$160.00 CAD
$160.00 CAD
$160.00 CAD - $160.00 CAD
$160.00 CAD

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

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Tojiro Fujitora 3-Layer DP Sujihiki - Kakushin

Specialty Knife (Meat)

Tojiro Fujitora 3-Layer DP Sujihiki

Made in Japan
$160.00 CAD - $200.00 CAD
$160.00 CAD
$160.00 CAD - $200.00 CAD
$160.00 CAD - $200.00 CAD
$160.00 CAD

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

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Tojiro Fujitora 3-Layer DP Gyuto - Kakushin

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Tojiro Fujitora 3-Layer DP Gyuto

Made in Japan
$120.00 CAD - $160.00 CAD
$120.00 CAD
$120.00 CAD - $160.00 CAD
$120.00 CAD - $160.00 CAD
$120.00 CAD

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

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Daido Sujihiki 240mm - Kakushin

Specialty Knife (Meat)

Daido Sujihiki 240mm

Made in Japan
$120.00 CAD - $120.00 CAD
$120.00 CAD
$120.00 CAD
$120.00 CAD - $120.00 CAD
$120.00 CAD

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

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Gyuto AUS-10 Pro Series 300mm - Kakushin

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Gyuto AUS-10 Pro Series 300mm

Made in Japan
$295.00 CAD - $295.00 CAD
$295.00 CAD
$295.00 CAD
$295.00 CAD - $295.00 CAD
$295.00 CAD

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

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Yaxell Children's Serrated Knife 120mm - Kakushin

Yaxell Children's Serrated Knife 120mm

Made in Japan
$30.00 CAD - $30.00 CAD
$30.00 CAD
$30.00 CAD - $30.00 CAD
$30.00 CAD

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

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Specialty Knife (Mult-Purpose)

Japanese SK-4 High Carbon Chuka Bocho 220mm

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

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: Chuka BochoSteel Type: Carbon SteelBlade Material: SK-4 (Mono)Blade Finish: MigakiBlade Hardness: 61HRCBevel: DoubleHan...

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Specialty Knife (Other)

Kanetsune Serrated-Spread 110mm

Made in Japan
$40.00 CAD - $40.00 CAD
$40.00 CAD
$40.00 CAD
$40.00 CAD - $40.00 CAD
$40.00 CAD

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

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Minamoto M-Series Sujihiki 270mm - Kakushin

Specialty Knife (Meat)

Minamoto M-Series Sujihiki 270mm

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

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Atamatori Boning 150mm - Kakushin

Specialty Knife (Meat)

Atamatori Boning 150mm

Made in Japan
$150.00 CAD - $150.00 CAD
$150.00 CAD
$150.00 CAD
$150.00 CAD - $150.00 CAD
$150.00 CAD

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

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Tojiro Children's Santoku 120mm - Kakushin

Tojiro Children's Santoku 120mm

Made in Japan
$30.00 CAD - $30.00 CAD
$30.00 CAD
$30.00 CAD - $30.00 CAD
$30.00 CAD

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

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Tojiro Color Series Petty 120mm - Kakushin

Utility Knife (Petty)

Tojiro Color Series Petty 120mm

Made in Japan
$65.00 CAD - $65.00 CAD
$65.00 CAD
$65.00 CAD - $65.00 CAD
$65.00 CAD

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

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Hamon YS - 900 Nakiri 165mm - Kakushin

Chef Knife (Vegetable)

Hamon YS-900 Nakiri 165mm

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

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

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PRO Molybdenum Chef 4-Set Bundle - Kakushin
Sale Sale

Knife Set (Bundle)

PRO Molybdenum Chef 4-Pcs Set Bundle

Made in Japan
$370.00 CAD
$370.00 CAD - $370.00 CAD
$370.00 CAD
$295.00 CAD
$295.00 CAD - $295.00 CAD
$295.00 CAD

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

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PRO Molybdenum Nakiri 165mm (Black) - Kakushin

Chef Knife (Vegetable)

PRO Molybdenum Nakiri 165mm (Black)

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: NakiriSteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: Molybdenum VanadiumBlade Finish: MigakiBevel: DoubleHandle: PVCBolster...

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PRO Molybdenum Sujihiki 270mm (Black) - Kakushin

Specialty Knife (Meat)

PRO Molybdenum Sujihiki 270mm (Black)

Made in Japan
$150.00 CAD - $150.00 CAD
$150.00 CAD
$150.00 CAD
$150.00 CAD - $150.00 CAD
$150.00 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: SujihikiSteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: Molybdenum VanadiumBlade Finish: MigakiBevel: DoubleHandle: PVCBolst...

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Minamoto M-Series Honesuki-Kaku 150mm - Kakushin

Specialty Knife (Meat)

Minamoto M-Series Honesuki-Kaku 150mm

Made in Japan
$140.00 CAD - $140.00 CAD
$140.00 CAD
$140.00 CAD
$140.00 CAD - $140.00 CAD
$140.00 CAD

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

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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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