Everyday Japanese Kitchen Knives
Each knife in our Everyday collection is forged by hand in Japan by a named blacksmith, never mass-produced. These are the affordable daily-use knives our makers carry in their own kitchens: traditional kurouchi (black-forged) finishes, simple wood handles, and the same blue and white carbon steel cores used in their top-tier work.
Whether you're choosing your first Japanese knife or looking for a reliable workhorse for daily prep, this collection delivers genuine artisan craftsmanship at the most accessible price point in our catalogue. Every blade is signed by the maker, Nakamura, Shigemitsu, Inoguchi, Kawasaki, NAGOMI, Shirou Kunimitsu, and more.
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Nakamura Hamono Bunka Kitchen Knife 180mm
Nakamura Hamono4.95 / 5.0
44 Reviews
The Nakamura Hamono Bunka Kitchen Knife 180mm is a handcrafted Japanese kitchen knife by Nakamura Hamono, a 120-year smithy in Oita, Japan. This do...
View full detailsNakamura Hamono Curved Back Bunka Kitchen Knife 165mm
Nakamura Hamono5.0 / 5.0
33 Reviews
The Nakamura Hamono Curved Back Bunka Kitchen Knife 165mm is a handcrafted Japanese kitchen knife by Nakamura Hamono, a 120-year smithy in Oita, Ja...
View full detailsNakamura Hamono Kurouchi Nakiri Knife 170mm
Nakamura Hamono4.95 / 5.0
21 Reviews
The Nakamura Hamono Kurouchi Nakiri Knife 170mm is a handcrafted Japanese kitchen knife by Nakamura Hamono, a 120-year smithy in Oita, Japan. This ...
View full detailsNakamura Hamono Kurouchi Santoku Knife 165mm
Nakamura Hamono5.0 / 5.0
5 Reviews
The Nakamura Hamono Kurouchi Santoku Knife 165mm is a handcrafted Japanese kitchen knife by Nakamura Hamono, a 120-year smithy in Oita, Japan. This...
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