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.
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Knife Details
approx. 2 months till shipment
A traditional Gyuto Kitchen Knife, great for cutting fish and meat. Use the included sharpening stone to keep your knife in great shape!
Includes:
- ・Gyuto Kitchen Knife (handcrafted from steel, 21cm blade length, 13.5cm handle length, 150g weight)
- ・Red Sharpening Stone (15cm x 4cm x 3cm)
- ・FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING
*Each knife is crafted by hand, so there may be slight variations in weight and dimensions. We ask for your kind understanding.
*Depending on the number of orders and smithy availability, it can occasionally take up to 1-2 months for your knife to be crafted and ship.
*This knife is made from steel, so it is normal for a certain amount of rust to form over time. Please use the sharpening stone included with your order to remove any rust. You will find a video which explains how to sharpen your knife at the bottom of this page.
*Depending on the value of your order and local import rules in your country, you may be required to pay additional import taxes when your package arrives.
approx. 2 months till shipment
A traditional Santoku Kitchen Knife, the most common all-purpose knife in Japan. Great for cutting vegetables and daily ingredients. Use the included sharpening stone to keep your knife in great shape!
Includes:
- "Santoku" Kitchen Knife (handcrafted from steel, 20cm blade length, 13.5cm handle length, 150g weight)
- Red Sharpening Stone (15cm x 4cm x 3cm)
- FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING
*Each knife is crafted by hand, so there may be slight variations in weight and dimensions. We ask for your kind understanding.
*Depending on the number of orders and smithy availability, it can occasionally take up to 1-2 months for your knife to be crafted and ship.
*This knife is made from steel, so it is normal for a certain amount of rust to form over time. Please use the sharpening stone included with your order to remove any rust. You will find a video which explains how to sharpen your knife at the bottom of this page.
*Depending on the value of your order and local import rules in your country, you may be required to pay additional import taxes when your package arrives.
approx. 2 months till shipment
A knife combining the best of the traditional Gyuto and Santoku knifes. Great for cutting everything, from vegetables to meat and fish. Use the included sharpening stone to keep your knife in great shape!
Includes:
- "Gyutoku" Kitchen Knife (handcrafted from steel, 18.5cm blade length, 13.5cm handle length, 130g weight)
- Red Sharpening Stone (15cm x 4cm x 3cm)
- FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING
*Each knife is crafted by hand, so there may be slight variations in weight and dimensions. We ask for your kind understanding.
*Depending on the number of orders and smithy availability, it can occasionally take up to 1-2 months for your knife to ship.
*This knife is made from steel, so it is normal for a certain amount of rust to form over time. Please use the sharpening stone included with your order to remove any rust. You will find a video which explains how to sharpen your knife at the bottom of this page.
*Depending on the value of your order and local import rules in your country, you may be required to pay additional import taxes when your package arrives.
Colorful 'Happa' Leaf Knives
A decorative all-around knife with photocatalytic coating that keeps the knife hygienic even when not in use. Store it on the included wooden stand and it will always be in reach!
Includes:
- ・Blue 'Happa' Leaf Shaped All-Around Knife (Japanese stainless steel SUS420J2, 205mm length, 70mm width, 120g weight)
- ・Wooden Knife Stand (10cmx10cm)
- ・FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING
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Working together to create Blades that last 100 years
In Hashima City, Gifu Prefecture, Swordsmith and head of the Asano smithy Fusataro works with two young talented apprentices in continuing the centuries old tradition of forging swords and knives.
Fusataro nurtures a unique bond with his apprentices, not drawing a deep line between student and teacher, but working as equals, he strives to enable his apprentices to surpass him someday.
The masters main ambition is combining tradition with progress, traveling the world exchanging information with international smiths, curators and researchers. Sharing his knowledge, he is trying to find ways to bring change to a centuries old craft to ensure its survival in the future.
