To our customers in the US: From Aug 29, 2025, new U.S. customs rules may cause longer delivery times, and all orders from Japan will require higher import fees (often US $80–$200 or up to 50%) to be paid by the customer upon delivery.

Sehr geehrte Familie Nakamura,
nach genau 15 Tagen, ist das Bunka bei mir im Freistaat Sachsen angekommen. Um so mehr war ich überrascht, dass ein handgeschmiedetes Messer so leicht sein kann. Das zeugt von hoher Handwerkskunst. Ich wünsche Ihnen, dass Sie noch lange vielen Menschen eine Freude machen können.
In Verehrung
Detlef Mendt
It has not been delivered yet
Dear Mark Waters,
Thank you for contacting us! We have tried to get in touch with you via email (perhaps it was sent to your spam folder), but your package was returned to us by Japan Post early this week. Unfortunately, due to the new customs rules in effect in the United States as of August 29, 2025, Japan Post is no longer accepting packages destined for the United States. Your package was shipped before this date but because it did not leave Japan prior to the date Japan Post stopped shipping to the US, the package was returned to our warehouse. We are preparing it for shipment via DHL Express, so it should reach you within a week or two if all goes smoothly. You should also receive a confirmation email with your new tracking number as soon as we have shipped it via DHL. We sincerely apologize for the inconveniences caused, but please understand that the decisions of Japan Post and the US government are unfortunately far beyond our control. Please feel free to get in touch with us via email if you have any other questions or concerns!
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
After watching the YouTube video, I thought i would give this knife a try. So glad I did, a great, practical addition to my knife collection. Super sharp, well made and very efficiently posted to the UK. Bought another one for a present for someone.
Dear Shaun Kelly,
Thank you so much for your review and for supporting Japanese craftsmen! We are thrilled to hear you are pleased with your handcrafted knife! We hope the recipient of your present enjoys it as well!!
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
Bonjour à toutes et tous j'ai bien reçu mon couteau Japonais très bien dans les délais livraison impeccable!( Pourriezvous me confirmer que la Pierre est bien une Pierre à eau?merci) Et à titre indicatif pour les prochains clients Français les droits de douane sont de 30€.
Cher Gilles,
Merci pour votre achat et pour votre avis positif ! Oui, la pierre à aiguiser fournie avec votre couteau s'utilise avec de l'eau. Si vous ne savez pas comment l'utiliser pour aiguiser votre couteau, veuillez regarder cette vidéo : https://youtu.be/t-OzjOaqMPM?si=p5MTuun3NcGVvVL-
N'hésitez pas à nous contacter si vous avez d'autres questions !
Salutations du Japon,
L'équipe Japanese Food Craftsman
Well made knife, and very sharp ;)
Dear Reinhard Wolf,
Thank you so much for your purchase and for your nice review! We are glad to hear that you're happy with it!
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team