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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Inoguchi Hamono Japanese Kiritsuke Santoku Knife 210mm
Inoguchi Hamono5.0 / 5.0
4 Reviews
The Inoguchi Hamono Japanese Kiritsuke Santoku Knife 210mm is handcrafted from Ginsan No. 3 stainless steel at Inoguchi Hamono, a smithy which ope...
View full detailsKIRINAMI Kiritsuke Bunka Knife 150mm
Seki Kikusui Cutlery5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
The KIRINAMI Kiritsuke Bunka Knife 150mm is handcrafted by Seki Kikusui Cutlery in their workshop in Seki, Japan. Forged from 3-Layer VG-10 Stainle...
View full detailsKIRINAMI Kiritsuke Bunka Knife 180mm
Seki Kikusui Cutlery5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
The KIRINAMI Kiritsuke Bunka Knife 180mm is handcrafted by Seki Kikusui Cutlery in their workshop in Seki, Japan. Forged from 3-Layer VG-10 Stainle...
View full detailsNAGOMI Santoku Knife 180mm
Mitsuboshi Cutlery5.0 / 5.0
2 Reviews
The NAGOMI Santoku Knife 180mm is crafted by Mitsuboshi Cutlery in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, blending centuries-old swordmaking tradition with mo...
View full detailsNAGOMI Bread Knife 205mm
Mitsuboshi Cutlery5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
The NAGOMI Bread Knife 205mm is crafted by Mitsuboshi Cutlery in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, blending centuries-old swordmaking tradition with mode...
View full detailsInoguchi Hamono Western Santoku Knife 21cm
Inoguchi HamonoThe Inoguchi Hamono Western Santoku Knife 210mm is handcrafted from Ginsan No. 3 stainless steel at Inoguchi Hamono, a smithy which operates out of...
View full detailsNAGOMI Slicing Knife 217mm
Mitsuboshi CutleryThe NAGOMI Slicing Knife 217mm is crafted by Mitsuboshi Cutlery in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, blending centuries-old swordmaking tradition with mo...
View full detailsNAGOMI Petty Knife 155mm
Mitsuboshi Cutlery5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
The NAGOMI Petty Knife 155mm is crafted by Mitsuboshi Cutlery in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, blending centuries-old swordmaking tradition with mode...
View full detailsNAGOMI Gyuto Knife 205mm
Mitsuboshi CutleryThe NAGOMI Santoku Knife 180mm is crafted by Mitsuboshi Cutlery in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, blending centuries-old swordmaking tradition with mo...
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