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October 2024

Welcome to Kakushin, your premier Canadian Knife Store. Specializing in offering a diverse range of kitchen knives and accessories. Whether you're in search of an authentic Japanese chef knife, a Western-style specialty knife or even collector's blades, we carry in-stock a selection of over 500 products sourced from around the world.

If you're a home cook, professional chef, an outdoor enthusiast, or looking to make the perfect gift, our bilingual website and customer service have you covered!

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MONEY BACK GUARANTEED

We understand that the online shopping journey can sometimes be a maze of uncertainty. If you receive our product and find it doesn't align with your expectations, simply take advantage of our 30-day flexible return policy and send it back for a refund.

FAST & FREE SHIPPING

Having all our products readily available in our main knife store allows us to ship everything directly from our local inventory. As a result, you get fast and free shipping*. We even go the extra mile by offering a free tracking number with all orders!

SHARP CERTIFIED

We quality inspect all our blades prior to shipping. Our BESS Certified sharpness scale will guarantee that your knives deliver the smoothest cuts. Owning a sharp kitchen knife made from premium steel will change your cooking experience forever.

NO HIDDEN FEES

With our knife store and stock located in Canada, all Canadian orders can say goodbye to unexpected duties, customs fees and exchange rate fluctuations; our prices are clear and upfront. We take care of the international declarations on items from foreign countries.

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Knife Collection (Made in Japan)

Knife Collection (Made in Japan)

Japanese knives have been getting a lot of attention in the culinary world thanks to their beauty, sharpness, and overall construction. At Kakushin's Knife Shop, we carry a wide range of kitchen knives, the majority of which are made in Japan.

From handmade (forged) to factory-made, and even custom models, the variety found on our site will get you hooked. Among these models, you will find styles and shapes ranging from Gyuto, Kiritsuke, Santoku, Nakiri, and even Petty utility knives, as well as other specialty blades such as Sujihiki and cleavers (Chuka bocho).

Are you interested in learning more about Japanese knives or what differentiates a handmade vs. factory-made knife? Check out our blogs.

Japanese Knives
Newspaper article Kakushin

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE

Mike Sirek, owner of Kakushin's Knife Store, in Gatineau (Le Droit, Patrick Woodbury/Le Droit, Patrick Woodbury).

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KNIFE BUYERS GUIDE

With many models, shapes, sizes, and brands, the realm of kitchen knives spans from the finesse of Japanese knife to the robustness of Western-style blades, and even the craftsmanship of artisan-made knives. Our guide will help you make an informed and optimal purchase decision.

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Blog posts

  • Handmade (Forged) vs Factory Made Knives - Kakushin
    September 11, 2024

    Handmade (Forged) vs Factory Made Knives

    A question from many guests at the shop often comes down to the fabrication method or style of kitchen knives: Should I buy a handmade knife? Are factory-made knives cheap? Do hand-made knives offer me the best performance for my money?...

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