Prahran, VIC store now open from Friday to Tuesday, 10am till 6pm.

Who designs Shibata Koutetsu knives?

Takayuki Shibata. The raked tip is modeled on an ironclad warship's prow; the spine is polished for a pinch grip and the faces left slightly coarse so food releases. The design goal is kire aji — how the cut feels.

Reviewed by James Zhang · Last updated 21 July 2026

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St Peters, Sydney

St Peters

HQ

Unit 2, 2 Bishop St
St Peters, NSW 2044

(02) 8234 8818 email us

Mon–Fri 10am–5pm Closed weekends

Enter via Bishop St. Limited parking — please find nearby street parking.

Crows Nest, Sydney

Crows Nest

Open Weekends

107 West St
Crows Nest, NSW 2065

Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun 10am–6pm Closed Wed & Thu

Right next to Ryo's Noodle.

Braddon, Canberra

Canberra

Kakumei

Unit 3, 32 Lonsdale St
Braddon, ACT 2612

Wed–Thu 10:30am–4:30pm Fri–Sat 10:30am–6pm Sun 10:30am–4:30pm Closed Mon & Tue

Prahran, Melbourne

Prahran

New

Shop 1, 180 Commercial Rd
Prahran, VIC 3181

Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun 10am–6pm Closed Wed & Thu

Soft opening from Monday 27 July. Just opposite the Prahran Market!