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Newly Released! Sakai Takayuki 33 Layered Damascus Steak Petty Knives with Beautiful Japanese Style Handle
March 26, 2019 Topics
We’re pleased to introduce a new face of 33 Layered Damascus Knives with Beautiful Japanese Style Handle by Sakai Takayuki. Steak Petty Knife There are some types in this series other than the above. >> Check the details The 33-layer Damascus Knives are crafted out of a 33 layer VG10 damascus steel. These knives have a …
Highly Praised Japanese Knife Brand, Glestain
January 6, 2019 Topics
Some says, “One of the dream of the young chefs is to get the series of the Glestain knives.” It’s no longer a kitchen knife but a legend. Glestain knives received an enormous amount of support from many professional chefs in the field of Western cuisine in Japan. The name of “Glestain” might sound a name …
Sakai Takayuki Japanese Sword-like Stylish Blue Paper Steel Knife – Homura Sakimaru Genbu
December 21, 2018 Topics
The “Homura Sakimaru Genbu” special knife by Sakai Takayuki, recalling a Japanese sword feature, is made by the skilled blacksmith Itsuo Doi. The Aoko or Blue Paper (Aogami) No.2 Steel Knife is made from famous Yasugi steel, known as prime high carbon steel, specifically developed for tools and knives. This one has highest wear resistance …
Limited Quantity, Razor-sharp Shigeki Tanaka Aogami Blue No.2 Damascus Knives with High-Status Ebony Handle
December 15, 2018 Topics
Shigeki Tanaka Aogami Damascus series with white-ringed Ebony Wood handle that represents high-status 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. Chef Knife (Gyuto) Speaking to the Ebony Wood handle, the Japanese-Style Octagonal figure fits better …
Sakai Takayuki Beautiful Coreless Damascus Knife newly in stock (Limited)
October 24, 2018 TopicsDamascus Knives
We’re pleased to announce our customers that … the Beautiful Coreless Damascus Knives made by the popular Sakai Takayuki has newly got in stock, in a limited quantity. 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 …
Get FUJIWARA KANEFUSA knives before price up by 10%
October 16, 2018 Topics
The retail price is scheduled to go up by approx. 10% for FUJIWARA KANEFUSA Western-style handle knives in several days, on October 20. We recommend you to purchase your desired knife by the end of March, and save yourself 10% before the price increase. Molybdenum Stainless Dimples knife series https://www.hocho-knife.com/fujiwara-kanefusa-molybdenum-stainless-dimples/ Molybdenum Stainless knife series https://www.hocho-knife.com/fujiwara-kanefusa-molybdenum-stainless/ Japanese Steel …
TSUKIJI World Largest Fish Market closed 83-year-long history on October 6
October 8, 2018 TopicsJapanese Cuisine
The Tsukiji Market, called “Japan’s Lively Kitchen”, has been the biggest wholesale fish and seafood market in the world. Unfortunately the Tsukiji has closed its more than 80 year history on October 6 to be re-located to the other area, Toyosu. Around 5:30AM, the final “SERI” action has carried out and the highest price of …
New faces of Razor-sharp Shigeki Tanaka Aogami Blue No.2 Damascus Knife Series
September 14, 2018 TopicsDamascus KnivesSteel Qualities
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. Chef Knife (Gyuto) Petty Santoku This material has highest wear resistance and toughness because of special hardness (hardness of 63-64 HRC). Very …
ISEYA Damascus Knife SET for Perfect Gift
August 28, 2018 Topics
In response to our customers’ request, we’re pleased to announce our customers that the BEST popular line SETs of ISEYA 33-Layer Damascus series have get available at a reasonable price for a limited volume. All the ISEYA I series Special SET (Chef Knife, Santoku, Small Santoku, Vegetable(Nakiri), Yanagiba, Petty and Paring) Chef Knife, Santoku, Vegetable(Nakiri), Yanagiba, …
Japanese Damascus Knife Special Coverage Updated
August 22, 2018 Topics
[updated] We’re pleased to announce that the special feature page of Damascus kitchen knives has been updated with some attractive cool items. Damascus texture gives off a mystique from its own elegant pattern, toughness, and durability. Especially, Japan has developed its own excellent manufacturing method in forging of Katana (or Swords) and Kitchen knives, and it was successfully applied …
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) …
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 …
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 …
Heavy snow across Japan this week
January 24, 2018 Japanese CultureTopics
A blizzard is about to sweep along the Sea of Japan coast from Hokkaido, Sankin to Kyushu around January 25, because a large low-pressure system is expected to stay over Northern Japan until the beginning of February. Kyoto, the Japanese ancient capital has already been covered with white color. The “Kinkaku-ji” temple looked more beautiful …
MASAMOTO KS3127 Honkasumi Gyokuhaku-ko Chef Knife (Gyuto) 270mm Limitedly in Stock
We’re pleased to announce the popular 270mm version of MASAMOTO Honkasumi Gyokuhaku-ko Chef Knife (Gyuto) has finally got in stock, in a limited quantity. This gyuto 270mm “KS3127” has been out of stock for more than half a year so far because their traditional-beautility & popularity. But, now is the extremely rare chance to purchase …
