Gyuto - Chef Knife

"Sakai Takayuki" is a brand owned by Aoki Hamono, a major manufacturer in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, who has been promoting the sharpness of Japanese kitchen knives not only in Japan but also in Europe, the United States, Asian countries, Central and South America, and the Middle East.

The lineup includes knives for cooking, confectionery, ice carving, etc. Their flagship, Japanese single bevel knives are all first-class products made by traditional craftsmen in Sakai.

"Sakai Takayuki" is a brand owned by Aoki Hamono, a major manufacturer in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, who has been promoting the sharpness of Japanese kitchen knives not only in Japan but also in Europe, the United States, Asian countries, Central and South America, and the Middle East.

The lineup includes knives for cooking, confectionery, ice carving, etc. Their flagship, Japanese single bevel knives are all first-class products made by traditional craftsmen in Sakai.

"Miyazaki Kajiya" is located in Goto islands, Nagasaki Prefecture, a city rich in nature, and its knives are made entirely by hand. The craftsman, Haruo Miyazaki, is the third generation of the Oba blacksmith family from Fukuoka Prefecture. He had been trained for five years under Toshio Oba, a master craftsman who forged the traditional "Hakata Ippon Hocho”. He makes knives with the wildness that only a field smith can create, including the Tsubaki knife, which has a unique shape similar to the Hakata knife.

Knives from "Kisuke" are completely handmade and produced by Shunsuke Manaka, the fifth generation of Manaka Hamono.He has not only inherited the traditional techniques, but also scientifically researched the steel to establish his own unique style.The materials used for the knives are not only the traditional Shirogami and Aogami, but also a wide range of stainless steels and high performance powder steels, and are finished with a calculated heat treatment.The powerful Kisuke kitchen knives with extremely sharp cutting ability are excellent products that we can recommend with confidence.

"Niigara Knives” who used to be one of the leading sword forging factories, is now known as a world top-class kitchen knife maker who has 350-year history in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture.
In the past, they used to manufacture not only swords, but also cannons and warships, and is now a ministerial certified factory of the Japanese government.

Nigara Knives has traditional techniques and skills to make a knife that has been piled in history, and also they employ the latest high-performance steel and advanced designs that are highly regarded worldwide, giving them a unique worldview.

"Nigara Knives” who used to be one of the leading sword forging factories, is now known as a world top-class kitchen knife maker who has 350-year history in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture.
In the past, they used to manufacture not only swords, but also cannons and warships, and is now a ministerial certified factory of the Japanese government.

Nigara Knives has traditional techniques and skills to make a knife that has been piled in history, and also they employ the latest high-performance steel and advanced designs that are highly regarded worldwide, giving them a unique worldview.

"Nigara Knives” who used to be one of the leading sword forging factories, is now known as a world top-class kitchen knife maker who has 350-year history in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture.
In the past, they used to manufacture not only swords, but also cannons and warships, and is now a ministerial certified factory of the Japanese government.

Nigara Knives has traditional techniques and skills to make a knife that has been piled in history, and also they employ the latest high-performance steel and advanced designs that are highly regarded worldwide, giving them a unique worldview.

"Niigara Knives” who used to be one of the leading sword forging factories, is now known as a world top-class kitchen knife maker who has 350-year history in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture.
In the past, they used to manufacture not only swords, but also cannons and warships, and is now a ministerial certified factory of the Japanese government.

Nigara Knives has traditional techniques and skills to make a knife that has been piled in history, and also they employ the latest high-performance steel and advanced designs that are highly regarded worldwide, giving them a unique worldview.

"Kagekiyo is the advanced brand of Baba Cutlery Works, and is produced by expert craftsmen in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, the home of Japanese hammer forged blades.
The knives are made from traditional steels such as Shirogami and Aogami, and the blades grinded by its own artisan are very sharp, and they are matched with special handles made for them.

Kagekiyo's beautiful knives will brighten up your kitchen and your dish!

Miura Knives Series offer a wide range of knives, from entry-level models that are easy to use for beginners to high-quality models used by professionals in their work, and products made by world top class craftsmen to provide the best knives for various needs.Please choose the best knife for your needs and preferences. The series includes knives from famous cutlery producing regions in Japan and the advanced series such as "Itadaki," "Obidama," and "Kuchinashi.