Sharp, beautiful, well balanced. What a great way to support this craft! We are happy, and it was a remarkably quick delivery. Best wishes in all you are doing.
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It’s more than a knife. It’s a beautifully hand made piece of art. I love all the small imperfections that are like finger prints of each person who was part of the production process. No two will be alike. Wonderful. Individual.
i love my new knife , thx for your work . its very sharp and thx for the wetstone :)
Hi Ali, we're so happy to hear you love your new Nakamura Blacksmith Kurouchi Santoku! Enjoy your special one-of-a-kind knife as well as your natural whetstone! Thanks for your kind words and above all for supporting Japanese craftsmanship!
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
Mizunara Oak / With Diamond Whetstone
Hello,
The knife itself is very good, although it is smaller than I expected, which is not really an issue.
However, I was a little disappointed that it did not seem to be clearly indicated on the website that the price was excluding VAT. Although I understand that this is not your fault, the package was held at customs for about a month and ultimately cost me around 25% more than the price displayed on the website.
That being said, the blade is sharp and performs very well, which is ultimately the most important thing.
Kind regards,
Hi Fabian,
Thank you very much for your thoughtful review. We’re glad to hear that you are happy with the sharpness and performance of your knife!
We’re sorry about the long customs delay and unexpected additional costs. For international orders, VAT, customs duties, and customs clearance fees are not included in our prices (except for orders to the United States). While we would love to offer DDP (all taxes and duties prepaid) shipping worldwide, unfortunately this is not currently possible for us.
We provide information about potential customs fees on our product pages, Shipping Policy, and confirmation emails, but we understand that these costs can still come as an unpleasant surprise. We’ll continue working to make this information as clear as possible for future customers.
Thank you again for your feedback and for supporting Japanese craftsmanship!
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
Japanese Oak Urushi Lacquer Brown
Great knife, it arrived on time and communication regarding shipping was clear and frequent. Unfortunately I found out that the knife is 46% more expensive compared to buying it directly from the manufacturer (before import taxes). Because of this I will not make a purchase again via this platform again.
Hi Bas,
Thank you so much for your review. We're very glad to hear that you're happy with the knife and that your order arrived on time with clear communication. We strive to offer our customers the best buying experience possible.
We understand your concern regarding the price. While some makers offer lower prices for direct purchases within Japan, our pricing reflects the costs of making these handcrafted products available internationally, including export and shipping operations, payment processing, and English-language customer service and after-sales support.
We appreciate your honest feedback and, most importantly, are glad you're enjoying the knife. Thank you for supporting Japanese craftsmanship!
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
The knife arrived in Montenegro in a record seven days. The quality of the workmanship is top-notch, the sharpness too.
Many thanks to the manufacturer and sender of the knife.
Hi Cmiljanic Slobodan, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you're pleased with the Nakamura Hamono Bunka knife and its quick delivery. If there is ever anything you need, please do not hesitate to reach out - we're always happy to help!
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
Hi,
I wanted to share how satisfied I am with my Sakoda Hamono Gyuto knife. The blade quality is remarkable: the edge is exceptional and it feels perfectly balanced in hand.
It’s a pleasure to use in the kitchen every day, and I plan to take good care of it with regular whetstone sharpening.
Thank you for this wonderful tool!
Best regards
Hi Hugues, thank you so much for your kind words! It's great to hear that you are enjoying your Sakoda Hamono Gyuto. With proper maintenance, it should serve you well for years to come. Feel free to reach out if you need any maintenance tips or assistance!
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
Zakoupil jsem si nůž od vaší firmy. Jsem s ním velmi spokojen. Pokud budu někdy v budoucnu objednávat nůž, tak jen od vaší firmy.
Dobrý den, Jaroslave,
moc děkujeme za krásná slova a Vaši důvěru. Těší nás, že jste s nožem spokojený. Budeme se těšit na Vaši další objednávku!
S pozdravem,
Tým Japanese Food Craftsman Shop
Beautiful knives and so sharp you could shave with them, really pleased with these as they will last me a lifetime
Hi there! We're thrilled to hear you're happy with your knives. We hope they serve you well for many years to come. Thanks for sharing your kind words! If you never need anything at all, feel free to reach out!
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
Totally unsatisfied with quality and craftsmanship. Knife is falling apart. Blade detached from handle. Cutting edge not smoothly curved, very wavy. How to return it?
Hi Kornelis,
We are very sorry to hear about your experience and sincerely apologize that the knife you received did not meet the quality standards you expected from us.
If you received a defective product, we will of course take care of this right away. We would be happy to either send you a replacement knife or provide a full refund for the price of the knife, whichever you prefer.
Please contact us at info@japanese-food-craftsman.com and let us know how you would like to proceed. We will make sure this is resolved for you as quickly as possible.
Nakamura Blacksmith does their best to offer quality handmade knives at an affordable price. However, in the rare event that a product quality issue occurs, we will always be happy to take care of the issue and make things right for our customers.
Thank you for your understanding and for supporting Japanese craftsmanship.
Excellent knife. The others stay in the knife block!
Hi Arthur, glad to hear you're enjoying the Kiritsuke Bunka Knife! It's great to know it stands out among your collection. Thanks for supporting Japanese craftsmanship!
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
I just received my Nenohi blade from the OMOI collection. The knife is beautiful and razor sharp. Very pleased indeed.
Hi Michael,
Thank you so much for your review, and for sharing your experience. We are happy to hear you're pleased with your Nenohi blade. Enjoy your new knife! We are here to help if you ever need anything at all.
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
Simply put, I love it!
Hi Michael,
Great to hear you are enjoying your Shimanto River Hinoki Cutting Board as well. Thank you for your wonderful review and for your continued support!
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
Ebony/Black / 270mm
I'm really excited to own this knife. It's beautiful and well made, and I believe it will serve just as well.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled you're excited about your new knife and confident it will serve you well. Thanks once again for supporting Tadokoro Hamono and Japanese craftsmanship with your order!
Greetings from Japan,
The Japanese Food Craftsman Team
Nice knife. Good edge retection due to aogami steel. Very light and easy to hande.
Hi Michele, glad you're enjoying the knife! Aogami really does hold an edge beautifully. Thanks for the review!
Excellent piece or tool in my kitchen!
Thank you Proserpina. Good to hear it's serving you well. Enjoy it!
Yamazakura Cherry / Without Diamond Whetstone
I love this knife!
Hi Craig, thank you. Glad the santoku found a good home. Enjoy it!
Light Beige Sakura Wood / With Custom Engraving
It’s the best thing I’ve bought in a long time!!
Thank you, this is exactly what we like to read. Enjoy it!
Suberb craftsmanship. Will be buying again.
Hi Deborah, thank you for trusting us with this one. We'll pass your words on to the workshop, they'll be glad to hear it. See you next time!
Yamazakura Cherry / With Diamond Whetstone
Fantastic knife. Very light and sharp. I love the modern look and the extremely thin blade
Thanks for your kind words, Csaba! We're glad you love the knife's design and sharpness. Enjoy cooking!
This is a life-changing tool. If you've never had a great knife, this is a great place to start. Easy to work with and is able to do things my other knives can't.
Thanks so much, that's exactly what we hope this knife is for people. Enjoy it!
Yamazakura Cherry / With Diamond Whetstone
1) the tip of the knife was not shaped (sharpen) properly;
2) the surface of knife was not polished properly , circular traces are very visible;
3) the knife has been bought on sale and 20% off coupon was advertised along wwith the purchase. The coupon has been never provided.
It feels great to work with. Easy to handle, sharp.
Hi Marco, thanks for this! The kurouchi finish is one of our favourites, so it's great to hear it's earning its place in your kitchen.
Light Beige Sakura Wood / Without Custom Engraving
Great piece of artisanship, and incredible fast shipping. Recommended!
Hi Leonardo, thank you for your kind words! We're glad you're happy with your knife and our shipping service. Enjoy your craftsmanship!
Erittäin hyvä veitsi kaikkeen leikkaamiseen keittiössä. Erityisesti vihannekset ja juurekset saa leikattua todella ohueksi.
Hei Mika,
Kiitos ihanasta arviosta! Juuri tuo ohut viipalointi on se, mihin tämä veitsi on suunniteltu, joten on hienoa kuulla, että se toimii myös juureksilla.
Kiitos, kun valitsit meidät — mukavia hetkiä keittiössä!