Knife Brand

Yoshihiro Knives: Reviews & Best Knives

Yoshihiro is one of the best brands of high-quality knives. They are considered as one of the oldest brands with more than a hundred years of experience. Yoshihiro’s origin of knife-making techniques can be traced back to the 14th century when swordsmiths created the Samurai’s Katana through forging iron with fire and water. Then, during the Showa period, Yoshihiro was founded. Unlike other overpromoted brands, Yoshihiro’s affordability, careful production, and kitchen attractiveness top it off.Each knife is carefully made by the hand of master artisans to deliver high-quality standards. Being in the international market only since 2008, Yamawaki Cutlery MFG., […]

The Shigeki Tanaka knives Products and Reviews

Another man that brought art to the craftsman industry is one of the young blacksmiths, Shigeki Tanaka (4th generation). He was known not only in Japan but also abroad but before that here is some glimpse about how he started in this field of knife manufacturing. Well, it is no wonder that Mr. Tanaka has been successful in this industry because it seems that knife molding is destined for him. In fact, he was born in the family of blacksmiths from his grandfather Mr. Gentaro who at that time was the one who made the sickle (Tanaka Tsutomo Sickle Manufacturing […]

Shun Cutlery Brand History & Features: A Fresh Take on Knives by KAI Industry

While the entity that is known today as Shun Cutlery is a relatively new company, the practices and origins of Shun date further back. In 1908, Seijiro founded the company that would become KAI Corporation and eventually establish a popular brand that we all know as Shun Cutlery. Shun recognized that the people were getting used to the heavy and bulky knives that were common in European countries and kitchens and wanted to switch things up. They wanted to introduce cutlery that did the exact same as European knives, but used lightweight technology that would make knives feel comfortable and […]

Kasumi Knives- Sharpness and Functionality through Tradition

Sumikama is known for manufacturing Kasumi knives worldwide. They specialized in producing knives from very advanced materials and manufacturing techniques. In choosing knives, you cannot go wrong with Sumikama – Kasumi Knives. Kasumi’s unrivaled record of excellence can be traced back 780 years ago.As for Kasumi knives, they proved the might of Japanese swordsmiths. It has unparalleled sharpness right off the box. Kasumi knives are professional knives that proved useful for both home and commercial cooking. These knives are undoubtedly utilizing over 100 years of experience, knowledge, and expertise in swordsmithing handed down from generation to generation. Sumikama is a […]

Azumaminamoto-no Masahisa Knives, Reviews & Products

Azuma Minamoto no Masahisa has its roots in the sword smiths who served the Minamoto clan, who established the Kamakura Shogunate, and applies their skills to making kitchen knives. Founded in 1872, the kitchen knife business has a history of 140 years. Unusually for the time, the company sent its engineers overseas to bring Western kitchen knife technology back to Japan, leading the development of Western kitchen knives in Japan, including the Gyuto. Today, the company is engaged in the manufacture and sale of various types of Japanese and Western kitchen knives, and continues to produce knives that are loved […]

Sakai Suisin Knives, Products and Review

From the land of Sakai where history of blacksmithing started, another fruit was born. Junro Aoki’s blood line was into knife crafting even though he doesn’t want to depend on his family.   He manages to build his own empire on January 1, 1990, from working with his father’s family business “Aoki Knife Craft”.  Suisin/Suishin is a brand of The Knife System Company, that challenge themselves to produce unique, easy maintenance and long edge retention via traditional techniques and modern technology. After sales serviced is also offered that helps customer to repair the knife you purchased with us. Also, there are […]

Sugimoto Hamono Knives & Best Kitchen Knives

Japan is a very well-known nation for its quality products and one of those is their hand made knives. The tradition of ancestors that was passed by many successors and has been chased by chiefs, professionals, collectors and even a person who just wants to have even one of those precious gems for our kitchen. There is just something, a special feeling that when you owned one of those Japanese made knives, it was a WOW.  One of those who rise in this industry and give the best and sensual output is the Sugimoto Hamono. Despite the not so clear […]

The Hattori Knife products and history

Behind the great and beautiful appearance and high-quality knife is the name of Ichiro Hattori. From 800 years of land molded by history to the forging of knives; Seki City Gifu Prefecture Japan. Famous through the years because these is where the big names of cutlery and craftsmen started, the makers of Masahiro, Masamoto, Misono, and Iseya. Ichiro Hattori was born in a family of knife maker in fact his father is the owner of Masahiro which is founded in 1932 and here he started his journey in the industry at the age of 18. Hattori Hamono K.K. (Hattori Cutlery […]

Iwai Knives: Handcrafted to Last a Lifetime

The founder of the Iwai Blacksmith Company was a man named Genmatsu Iwai. He started the company in1939 in the city of Echizen, which is in the Fukui prefecture. Echizen is known throughout Japan as one of its most important knife capitals. Feature of Iwai Knives One of the most notable characteristics of the Iwai Blacksmith Company is that every knife is painstakingly crafted by hand. They spend hours and put their heart into each knife personally so that every product is special and carefully crafted. They believed that even though the times were changing and more modern technology introduced […]

Masamoto Sohonten History & Collection

Masamoto Sohonten Co., Ltd. build their name in the knives industry for more than 150 years. From its founder Minosuke Matsuzawa effort on studying the forging of knives to the next generation adaptation to maintain the quality of Minosuke Matsuzaw’s hard work. They also maintain Minosuke Matsuzawa wants; to remain a name for this job. They officially use as a registered trademark of Masamoto Knives, Azumabashi, after brainstorming this is the Japanese Character that they decided to use. Since the first generation Minosuke’s “正” (“Masa”) character could not be register due to a knife store in Osaka was already using […]