IMPORT JAPAN.COM, INC. Hocho-Knife Sales Team
Gion Matsuri Festival in KYOTO
July 1, 2018 Japanese CultureTopics
The most popular festival in Japan, “Gion Matsuri”, has started today. It is scheduled to take place over the entire month of July. The Gion Matsuri is not only the most famous but also one of the oldest & greatest in Japan. The origin is said a Goryoue or Mitamamatsuri (a religious service for the spirit of the dead) …
Japanese Magnetic Natural Wood Knife Stand (Knife Block)
June 27, 2018 Accessories
Stylish Magnetic Knife Block made of high quality natural woods holds knives of all types/sizes, which allows more sanitary and keeps knives sharper. Beautifully crafted in JAPAN, and you will think of it more as a piece of art than as just a “knife holder.” This stand is convenient and easy to use knives, will …
Shigeki Tanaka Aogami Blue No.2 Damascus Chef Knives
June 19, 2018 Damascus KnivesBrands
The Shigeki Tanaka Aogami Damascus series feature beautiful Damascus-patterned blades with a core of Blue Paper (Aogami or Aoko) No.2 Steel, known as prime high carbon steel, specifically developed for tools and knives. This material has highest wear resistance and toughness because of special hardness. Very good choice for high end Japanese kitchen knives. These …
Why Coreless Damascus Knife so beautiful and durable ?
June 13, 2018 Damascus KnivesBrands
An unique & rare line, Coreless Damascus Stainless Steel series, has joined in the Sakai Takayuki Damascus family. The stylish Coreless Damascus Knives have extremely hard edge, more excellent edge retention (durability x2) and better sharpness (cutting x 1.5) than the standard VG10 blades surprisingly, because the blades are made of VG10 & VG2 multi-layered damascus steel …
How to get my Japanese knives more Waterproof
June 7, 2018 Topics
A customer gave us a good question about traditional-type Japanese kitchen knives. “My name is XXX – I have previously purchase several great knives from you. I have question you may be able to answer for me. With traditional Japanese knives fitted with a plain Ho wood handle – what sort of finish should be …
Made-in-Japan Beautiful Damascus Chinese Cooking Knife (Cleaver)
June 1, 2018 Damascus KnivesTypes & Purposes
The 33-Layered Damascus Chinese Cooking Knife has got newly introduced in our store. The cleaver, made in Japan by Sakai Takayuki, has a very beautiful damascus pattern with hammered texture. Chinese Cooking Knife (Cleaver) These knives have a seriously sharp edge, extremely hard, excellent edge retention and a light center balanced feel.The handles on these knives are …
Glestain Professional Knives for Western Food
May 23, 2018 Brands
Japanese Glestain brand is popular because of unique dimples in the blade’s surface for more smooth cutting. On the other hand, do you know that the brand has the series with no dimples for Western Food cooking ? <Type “W” series > Because of no dimples, the “W” Type is heavier, stronger and more durable …
New face joined in Sakai Takayuki Damascus Hammered Texture Blades
May 17, 2018 Topics
We’re pleased to announce our customers that … a new face as below has joined in the popular line of Sakai Takayuki 33-Layer Damascus series. Butcher Knife 210mm These knives have a seriously sharp edge, extremely hard (HRC: 60), excellent edge retention and a light center balanced feel.The handles on these knives are hand crafted …
Goh Umanosuke Yoshihiro, very Japanese Traditional Knife Brand in Sakai
May 9, 2018 Brands
“Goh Umanosuke Yoshihiro” has been cultivated through a long 600-year history in Sakai which is a city known best as a home of cutlery for the professionals in Japan. This time, We’re pleased to introduce a very good Japanese kitchen knives produced by the Yoshihiro, “Aonamiuchi” series, which feature the beautiful & precious WAVE pattern seen …
Extra-Light-weight & Sophisticated Kitchen Knives attracting Ladies & Mothers
May 1, 2018 BrandsSteel Qualities
We’re pleased to introduce the extra-light-weight sophisticated kitchen knives to those who are looking for a best present for Mother’s day. The “Grand Chef” series are very easy to use for ladies and mothers from home cooking to professional cuisine because of being made of special stainless steel alloy which has very low impurities with highly …
Shigeki Tanaka Swordlike Archformed Aogami #2 Damascus Sashimi Knives with Ebony Handle
April 25, 2018 Damascus KnivesBrands
The Shigeki Tanaka Aogami Swordlike Knife series feature beautiful Damascus-patterned blades with a core of Blue Paper (Aogami or Aoko) No.2 Steel, known as prime high carbon steel, specifically developed for tools and knives. The blade shows its stylish arched shape, recreating the element of the traditional Japanese sword. This material has highest wear resistance …
Sakai Takayuki 33 Layered Damascus Knives with Beautiful Japanese Style Handle
April 18, 2018 Damascus KnivesBrands
We’re pleased to introduce 33 Layered Damascus Knives with Beautiful Japanese Style Handle by Sakai Takayuki. The 33-layer Damascus Knives are crafted out of a 33 layer VG10 damascus steel. These knives have a seriously sharp edge, extremely hard (hardness : 60-61 HRC), excellent edge retention and a light center balanced feel. The handles on these …
Popular Knife Brand by Swordsmith Fujiwara Kanefusa
April 12, 2018 Brands
Today, we’re pleased to introduce the traditionally famous brand, Fujiwara Kanefusa. “Fujiwara Kanefusa” is one of the ancient lines of famous master swordsmith. The family have been running the traditional production of Japanese swords in Seki city, Japan from Muromach era around 16th century. The family has been inheriting the technology of Japanese samurai sword …
Teori SPLIT Japanese Bamboo Knife Block
April 9, 2018 Accessories
The SPRIT Bamboo Knife Block is a beautiful, sturdy and attractive knife stand for your kitchen. The “bamboo” is actually Japan’s most prominent plant, there are literally countless ways the Japanese use it in their everyday life, from eating it to creating all kinds of beautiful and functional items with its sturdy branches. So, the …
SEIRYU Sword-like Damascus Blue Paper Steel Knives
April 1, 2018 Damascus KnivesBrands
The SEIRYU series feature beautiful Sword-like Damascus-patterned blades with a core of Blue Paper (Aogami or Aoko) No.2 Steel, which is made from famous Yasugi steel, known as prime high carbon steel, specifically developed for tools and knives. This material has highest wear resistance and toughness because of special hardness (hardness of 61-62 HRC). Very …
