Japanese Knives

Sort by

View as

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Hizukuri Santoku 165mm

Made in Japan

$130.00 CAD - $130.00 CAD

$130.00 CAD

$130.00 CAD - $130.00 CAD

$130.00 CAD

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

View full details

$130.00 CAD - $130.00 CAD

$130.00 CAD

$130.00 CAD - $130.00 CAD

$130.00 CAD

Sold out

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Aogami Series Gyuto 240mm

Made in Japan

$275.00 CAD - $275.00 CAD

$275.00 CAD

$275.00 CAD - $275.00 CAD

$275.00 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: GyutoSteel Type: Carbon SteelBlade Material: Aogami Blue #2 Clad SUS410 Stainless SteelBlade Finish: MigakiBlade Hardne...

View full details

$275.00 CAD - $275.00 CAD

$275.00 CAD

$275.00 CAD - $275.00 CAD

$275.00 CAD

Sold out

Chef Knife (Vegetable)

Daido Nakiri 165mm

Made in Japan

$90.00 CAD - $90.00 CAD

$90.00 CAD

$90.00 CAD - $90.00 CAD

$90.00 CAD

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

View full details

$90.00 CAD - $90.00 CAD

$90.00 CAD

$90.00 CAD - $90.00 CAD

$90.00 CAD

Sold out

Chef Knife (Vegetable)

940 Series VG-1 Nakiri 165mm

Made in Japan

$170.00 CAD - $170.00 CAD

$170.00 CAD

$170.00 CAD - $170.00 CAD

$170.00 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: NakiriSteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: VG1Blade Finish: TsuchimeBlade Hardness: 59HRC (+/-1)Bevel: DoubleHand...

View full details

$170.00 CAD - $170.00 CAD

$170.00 CAD

$170.00 CAD - $170.00 CAD

$170.00 CAD

Sold out

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Japanese 940 Series Kengata 180mm

Made in Japan

$160.00 CAD - $160.00 CAD

$160.00 CAD

$160.00 CAD - $160.00 CAD

$160.00 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: KengataSteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: VG-1Blade Finish: TsuchimeBlade Hardness: 59HRC (+/-1)Bevel: DoubleHa...

View full details

$160.00 CAD - $160.00 CAD

$160.00 CAD

$160.00 CAD - $160.00 CAD

$160.00 CAD

Sold out

Utility Knife (Petty)

Namishibuki Petty 135mm

Made in Japan

$425.00 CAD - $425.00 CAD

$425.00 CAD

$425.00 CAD - $425.00 CAD

$425.00 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: PettySteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: Powder SteelBlade Finish: Damascus (101 Layers)Blade Hardness: 62HRC (+...

View full details

$425.00 CAD - $425.00 CAD

$425.00 CAD

$425.00 CAD - $425.00 CAD

$425.00 CAD

Sold out

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Namishibuki Santoku 180mm

Made in Japan

$595.00 CAD - $595.00 CAD

$595.00 CAD

$595.00 CAD - $595.00 CAD

$595.00 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: SantokuSteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: Powder SteelBlade Finish: Damascus (101 Layers)Blade Hardness: 62HRC ...

View full details

$595.00 CAD - $595.00 CAD

$595.00 CAD

$595.00 CAD - $595.00 CAD

$595.00 CAD

Sold out

Specialty Knife (Fish)

Takeshi Yanagiba (Lefty) 240mm

Made in Japan

$395.00 CAD

$395.00 CAD - $395.00 CAD

$395.00 CAD

$275.00 CAD

$275.00 CAD - $275.00 CAD

$275.00 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: YanagibaSteel Type: Stainless SteelBlade Material: Aisi A8Blade Finish: MigakiBevel: Single (Left-Handed)Handle: Africa...

View full details

$395.00 CAD

$395.00 CAD - $395.00 CAD

$395.00 CAD

$275.00 CAD

$275.00 CAD - $275.00 CAD

$275.00 CAD

Sold out

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Japanese 555 Series Santoku 165mm

Made in Japan

$95.00 CAD - $95.00 CAD

$95.00 CAD

$95.00 CAD - $95.00 CAD

$95.00 CAD

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

View full details

$95.00 CAD - $95.00 CAD

$95.00 CAD

$95.00 CAD - $95.00 CAD

$95.00 CAD

Sold out

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

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

View full details

$250.00 CAD - $250.00 CAD

$250.00 CAD

$250.00 CAD - $250.00 CAD

$250.00 CAD

Sold out

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Hanmā Custom Gold Bars Bunka 180mm

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: VG10 Blade Finish: Tsuchime DamascusBlade Hardness: 60HRC (+/-1)Bevel: ...

View full details

$350.00 CAD - $350.00 CAD

$350.00 CAD

$350.00 CAD - $350.00 CAD

$350.00 CAD

Sold out

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Nigara Hamono VG XEOS Gyuto 210mm

Made in Japan

$475.00 CAD - $475.00 CAD

$475.00 CAD

$475.00 CAD - $475.00 CAD

$475.00 CAD

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

View full details

$475.00 CAD - $475.00 CAD

$475.00 CAD

$475.00 CAD - $475.00 CAD

$475.00 CAD

Sold out

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Shun Premier Chef's Gyuto 210mm

Made in Japan

$355.00 CAD

$355.00 CAD - $355.00 CAD

$355.00 CAD

$270.00 CAD

$270.00 CAD - $270.00 CAD

$270.00 CAD

Your chef's knife is the workhorse of your kitchen, so it’s essential to choose one that feels like a natural extension of your hand. The stunning ...

View full details

$355.00 CAD

$355.00 CAD - $355.00 CAD

$355.00 CAD

$270.00 CAD

$270.00 CAD - $270.00 CAD

$270.00 CAD

Sold out

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Daido Gyuto 240mm

Made in Japan

$130.00 CAD - $130.00 CAD

$130.00 CAD

$130.00 CAD - $130.00 CAD

$130.00 CAD

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

View full details

$130.00 CAD - $130.00 CAD

$130.00 CAD

$130.00 CAD - $130.00 CAD

$130.00 CAD

Sold out

Utility Knife (Petty)

Tojiro Classic 3-Layer DP Petty 135mm

Made in Japan

$50.00 CAD - $50.00 CAD

$50.00 CAD

$50.00 CAD - $50.00 CAD

$50.00 CAD

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

View full details

$50.00 CAD - $50.00 CAD

$50.00 CAD

$50.00 CAD - $50.00 CAD

$50.00 CAD

Sold out

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Nigara Hamono VG XEOS Gyuto 240mm

Made in Japan

$495.00 CAD - $495.00 CAD

$495.00 CAD

$495.00 CAD - $495.00 CAD

$495.00 CAD

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

View full details

$495.00 CAD - $495.00 CAD

$495.00 CAD

$495.00 CAD - $495.00 CAD

$495.00 CAD

Sold out

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Yosimitu Kajiya Aka Custom Gyuto 210mm

Made in Japan

$375.00 CAD

$375.00 CAD - $375.00 CAD

$375.00 CAD

$340.00 CAD

$340.00 CAD - $340.00 CAD

$340.00 CAD

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

View full details

$375.00 CAD

$375.00 CAD - $375.00 CAD

$375.00 CAD

$340.00 CAD

$340.00 CAD - $340.00 CAD

$340.00 CAD

Sold out

Takayuki Iwai AOS Kurouchi Nakiri 165mm (Blade Only)

Made in Japan

$360.00 CAD - $360.00 CAD

$360.00 CAD

$360.00 CAD - $360.00 CAD

$360.00 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: NakiriSteel Type: Carbon SteelBlade Material: Aogami Super BlueBlade Finish: KurouchiBlade Hardness: 64HRC (+/-1)Bevel:...

View full details

$360.00 CAD - $360.00 CAD

$360.00 CAD

$360.00 CAD - $360.00 CAD

$360.00 CAD

Sold out

Hakusui Shirogami #1 Petty 80mm (Blade Only)

Made in Japan

$120.00 CAD - $120.00 CAD

$120.00 CAD

$120.00 CAD - $120.00 CAD

$120.00 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: PettySteel Type: Carbon SteelBlade Material: Shirogami White #1Blade Finish: Migaki (Stainless Steel Clad)Blade Hardnes...

View full details

$120.00 CAD - $120.00 CAD

$120.00 CAD

$120.00 CAD - $120.00 CAD

$120.00 CAD

Sold out

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Muneishi Custom Ao Santoku 170mm

Made in Japan

$350.00 CAD

$350.00 CAD - $350.00 CAD

$350.00 CAD

$295.00 CAD

$295.00 CAD - $295.00 CAD

$295.00 CAD

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

View full details

$350.00 CAD

$350.00 CAD - $350.00 CAD

$350.00 CAD

$295.00 CAD

$295.00 CAD - $295.00 CAD

$295.00 CAD

Sold out

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Yosimitu Kajiya Poplar Gyuto 210mm

Made in Japan

$230.00 CAD - $230.00 CAD

$230.00 CAD

$230.00 CAD - $230.00 CAD

$230.00 CAD

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

View full details

$230.00 CAD - $230.00 CAD

$230.00 CAD

$230.00 CAD - $230.00 CAD

$230.00 CAD

Sold out

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Hakusui Shirogami #1 Custom #116 Gyuto 240mm

Made in Japan

$520.00 CAD

$520.00 CAD - $520.00 CAD

$520.00 CAD

$450.00 CAD

$450.00 CAD - $450.00 CAD

$450.00 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: GyutoSteel Type: Carbon SteelBlade Material: Shirogami White #1Blade Finish: Migaki (Stainless Steel Clad)Blade Hardnes...

View full details

$520.00 CAD

$520.00 CAD - $520.00 CAD

$520.00 CAD

$450.00 CAD

$450.00 CAD - $450.00 CAD

$450.00 CAD

Sold out

Nigara Hamono STRIX Sujihiki 240mm - Kakushin

Specialty Knife (Meat)

Nigara Hamono SPG STRIX Sujihiki 240mm

Made in Japan

$575.00 CAD - $575.00 CAD

$575.00 CAD

$575.00 CAD - $575.00 CAD

$575.00 CAD

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

View full details

$575.00 CAD - $575.00 CAD

$575.00 CAD

$575.00 CAD - $575.00 CAD

$575.00 CAD

Sold out

Chef Knife (Multi-Purpose)

Kakushin Custom Asahi Santoku 180mm

Made in Japan

$275.00 CAD - $275.00 CAD

$275.00 CAD

$275.00 CAD - $275.00 CAD

$275.00 CAD

SPECIFICATIONS Knife Style: SantokuSteel Type: Stainless Steel Blade Material: VG10Blade Finish: Dark Damascus Blade Hardness: 61HRCBevel: DoubleHa...

View full details

$275.00 CAD - $275.00 CAD

$275.00 CAD

$275.00 CAD - $275.00 CAD

$275.00 CAD

Sold out

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:

About Japanese Knives Choosing Your Knife

Japanese Knives

Filters

Hizukuri Santoku 165mm

Aogami Series Gyuto 240mm

Daido Nakiri 165mm

940 Series VG-1 Nakiri 165mm

Japanese 940 Series Kengata 180mm

Namishibuki Petty 135mm

Namishibuki Santoku 180mm

Takeshi Yanagiba (Lefty) 240mm

Japanese 555 Series Santoku 165mm

Shu-Karasu Outdoor Knife 125mm

Hanmā Custom Gold Bars Bunka 180mm

Nigara Hamono VG XEOS Gyuto 210mm

Shun Premier Chef's Gyuto 210mm

Daido Gyuto 240mm

Tojiro Classic 3-Layer DP Petty 135mm

Nigara Hamono VG XEOS Gyuto 240mm

Yosimitu Kajiya Aka Custom Gyuto 210mm

Takayuki Iwai AOS Kurouchi Nakiri 165mm (Blade Only)

Hakusui Shirogami #1 Petty 80mm (Blade Only)

Muneishi Custom Ao Santoku 170mm

Yosimitu Kajiya Poplar Gyuto 210mm

Hakusui Shirogami #1 Custom #116 Gyuto 240mm

Nigara Hamono SPG STRIX Sujihiki 240mm

Kakushin Custom Asahi Santoku 180mm

Japanese Knives

Added to your cart:

Cart | Items: 0

Your cart is empty

Language

Country

Language

Country

Language

Country

Japanese Knives

Filters

Japanese Knives

Language

Country

Language

Country

Cart | Items: 0

Your cart is empty