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Everyday Japanese Kitchen Knives

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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The 3 members of the Nakamura family in front of the Nakamura Hamono workshop's entrance
Nakamura Hamono Kurouchi Nakiri Knife 170mm in its open box
$179.99 - $179.99
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Nakamura Hamono Kurouchi Nakiri Knife 170mm

Nakamura Hamono
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The Nakamura Hamono Kurouchi Nakiri Knife 170mm is a handcrafted Japanese kitchen knife by Nakamura Hamono, a 120-year smithy in Oita, Japan. This ...

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$179.99 - $179.99
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$179.99 - $179.99
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Shirou Kunimitsu craftsman examining knife in his workshop
Single-Bevel Kurouchi Nakiri Knife 160mm crafted by Shirou Kunimitsu in black box on grey background
$192.49 - $192.49
$192.49
$192.49 - $192.49
$192.49

Shirou Kunimitsu Single-Bevel Kurouchi Nakiri Knife 160mm

Shirou Kunimitsu Blacksmith
Only 3 left!

The Shirou Kunimitsu Single-Bevel Kurouchi Nakiri Knife 160mm is a handcrafted Japanese kitchen knife by Akimitsu Komiya and his family, blacksmith...

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$192.49 - $192.49
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Nakamura Blacksmith master artisan holding one of his knives
Nakamura Blacksmith HAP40 Gyuto 200mm inside an open box with the cover including the brand name in Japanese characters
$206.99 - $206.99
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Nakamura Blacksmith HAP40 Gyuto Knife 200mm

Nakamura Blacksmith
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The Nakamura Blacksmith HAP40 Gyuto Knife 200mm is a hand-forged Japanese kitchen knife crafted by Toshio Nakamura, a master blacksmith who has bee...

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$206.99 - $206.99
$206.99
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Kyohei Shindo crafting traditional Aogami No 2 kurouchi kitchen knife in his workshop in Kochi, Japan
Kyohei Shindo Kurouchi Kiritsuke Gyuto 220mm crafted from Aogami 2 in Kochi, Japan in decorative box on grey background Sold out
$183.99 - $183.99
$183.99
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Kyohei Shindo Kurouchi Kiritsuke Gyuto Knife 220mm

Kyohei Shindo Knives
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The Kyohei Shindo Kurouchi Kiritsuke Gyuto 220mm is a Japanese kitchen knife hand-forged by Kyohei Shindo, a first-generation blacksmith in the cit...

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$183.99 - $183.99
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Sakoda Hamono master artisan portrait
Sakoda Hamono Polished Aogami Super Gyuto 180mm in decorative box on grey background
$275.00 - $275.00
$275.00
$275.00 - $275.00
$275.00

Sakoda Hamono Polished Aogami Super Gyuto 180mm

Sakoda Hamono
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The Sakoda Hamono Polished Aogami Super Gyuto 180mm is a Japanese kitchen knife hand-forged by Sakoda Hamono, a smithy originally founded in 1973 i...

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$275.00 - $275.00
$275.00
$275.00 - $275.00
$275.00
Kyohei Shindo crafting traditional Aogami No 2 kurouchi kitchen knife in his workshop in Kochi, Japan
Kyohei Shindo Kurouchi Santoku 170mm crafted from Aogami 2 in Kochi, Japan in decorative box on grey background
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$167.99 - $167.99
$167.99
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Kyohei Shindo Kurouchi Santoku Knife 170mm

Kyohei Shindo Knives
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The Kyohei Shindo Kurouchi Santoku 170mm is a Japanese kitchen knife hand-forged by Kyohei Shindo, a first-generation blacksmith in the city of Kam...

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$167.99 - $167.99
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Shigemitsu Hamono craftsman smiling while holding one of his knives in the workshop
Kurouchi Nakiri Knife 155mm crafted by Shigemitsu Hamono diagonal on wood background (front side)
$162.99 - $162.99
$162.99
$162.99 - $162.99
$162.99

Shigemitsu Hamono Kurouchi Nakiri 155mm

Shigemitsu Hamono
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The Shigemitsu Hamono Kurouchi Nakiri Knife 155mm is a handcrafted Japanese vegetable knife forged from Shirogami (White Steel) No.2 by Shigemitsu ...

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$162.99 - $162.99
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$162.99 - $162.99
$162.99
Kyohei Shindo handcrafting a kitchen knife in his knife workshop in Kami, Kochi, Japan
Kyohei Shindo Kurouchi Gyuto 220mm crafted from Aogami 2 in Kochi Japan in decorative box on grey background
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$195.99 - $195.99
$195.99
$195.99 - $195.99
$195.99

Kyohei Shindo Kurouchi Gyuto Knife 220mm

Kyohei Shindo Knives
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The Kyohei Shindo Kurouchi Gyuto 220mm is a Japanese kitchen knife hand-forged by Kyohei Shindo, a first-generation blacksmith in the city of Kami,...

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$195.99 - $195.99
$195.99
$195.99 - $195.99
$195.99
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Kyohei Shindo handcrafting a kitchen knife in his knife workshop in Kami, Kochi, Japan
Kyohei Shindo Kurouchi Nakiri 170mm crafted from Aogami 2 in Kochi, Japan in decorative box on grey background
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$167.99 - $167.99
$167.99
$167.99 - $167.99
$167.99

Kyohei Shindo Kurouchi Nakiri Knife 170mm

Kyohei Shindo Knives
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The Kyohei Shindo Kurouchi Nakiri 170mm is a Japanese kitchen knife hand-forged by Kyohei Shindo, a first-generation blacksmith in the city of Kami...

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$167.99 - $167.99
$167.99
$167.99 - $167.99
$167.99
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