We carry a wide range of Japanese knife makers including Yoshimi Kato, Takada no Hamono, Nigara Hamono, Shibata, Sakai Takayuki, Shiro Kamo, Masakage, Kaeru, and many more. We source directly from blacksmiths across Sakai, Echizen, Takefu, Tosa and Sanjo.

We visit forges in Japan, test knives extensively and select makers whose craftsmanship, consistency and steel quality meet our standards. Many of our makers are multi-generational blacksmiths specialising in traditional forging techniques.

Japan has several historic knife-making regions. Sakai (Osaka) is renowned for single bevel knives. Echizen and Takefu (Fukui) produce excellent double bevel knives. Sanjo (Niigata) is known for hand-forged blades, and Tosa (Kochi) for rustic, heavy-duty knives.