Since the year 2025 is coming to an end, we would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank you very much for your continued support and business. To thank our customers, we have decided to start our Special Holiday Sale | Christmas Sale. All items are discounted in this special sale, which is NOW ON.
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2025 JCK Holiday Special Sale has Just Started! !! If you were thinking about getting a premium Japanese kitchen knife, now is the time. Today we're excited to present a curated selection of our unique and high-quality knives that make for exceptional gifts. Please find the perfect gifts for yourself, your family and friends for your special holiday season.
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Nov 19th: Sukenari HAP-40 Premium Steel Series, Nov 14th:Takeshi Saji SUMMIT - Limited Edition Summer Edition Custom Knives!, Sukenari ZDP-189 Premium High-Tech Steel & Honyaki White Steel No.2 Series!, Kagayaki 悠久 VG-10 (ES) Wa Series
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Here, we wanted to show you the most popular, best-selling knives from our huge product range. Truly, each one of the Knife Makers and Craftsmen has their own distinct knife making philosophy and knife characteristics. We deeply respect all of the knife makers and craftsmen that we work with and, of course, each one of our fine Japanese knives.
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After years of the collaborative work with the Knife Forums "In the Kitchen" members and the premier knife maker, Mr. Ichiro Hattori, we are proud to introduce our first JCK Original, FH Series High-end Chef's knives.
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Echizen Blacksmith, Takeshi Saji is the leading knife maker in Takefu city, another town of cutlery. Creating unique kitchen knives with ingenious ideas and traditional technology in overwhelming power.
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Our innovative KAGAYAKI CarboNext product range uses a next generation carbon tool steel that we call “CarboNext” . Our CarboNext blades allow you to enjoy all the usual advantages of traditional high carbon steels, but they offer the additional benefit of improved rust resistance.
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From my first glance of these beautiful knives, I knew they should be called "Gekko”, or月光, which means "Moonlight" in Japanese. From every angle, the Gekko knife reminded me of the way that the shape and light of the Moon changes each night.
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These Limited Edition knives are special collaborative works involving our fine craftsmen and a talented Handle Maker. The combination of unique traditional hammer forged blades and unique, Excellent-Quality custom handles results in the creation of 'out-of-this-world’ Masterpiece Japanese knives that are on a whole new level! These 'One-of-a-kind' Custom Knives are only available as 1pc.; Each one is a unique 'one-off' that can never be recreated!
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JCK Original Kagayaki CarboNext Series Gyuto (180mm to 270mm, 4 sizes) from ¥18,200
JCK Natures Gekko Series GE-2M Santoku 190mm (7.4 inch) from ¥18,500
JCK Natures 青雲 Blue Clouds Series BCP-2 AUS10 Tsuchime Hammered Bunka (Kiritsuke) 190mm (7.4 inch, Royal Blue-Purple Pakka Wood Handle) from ¥20,900
JCK Natures ”Gekko Blue” Santoku 170mm (6.6 inch, Royal Blue-Purple Pakka Wood Handle) from ¥22,400
Kanetsugu Zuiun Series R-2 Damascus KZD-3 Kiritsuke (Bunka) 210mm (8.2 Inch) from ¥43,400
Hattori Forums FH Solid VG-10 Series FH-7L Gyuto 240mm (9.4 Inch, Black Linen Micarta Handle) from ¥48,300Have you been looking for the perfect place to discover the ancient and beautiful art of handcrafted Japanese knives?
Perhaps you’ve heard about the amazing sharpness and unrivaled cutting performance that a knife from Japan offers,and you wondered where to get them without going all the way to the country.
Maybe a friend told you that once they started using Japanese cutlery they stopped using their regular knives… and you wanted to learn more?
Or, maybe you were out at your favorite sushi spot and the chef’s knife caught your eye, and as you watched him prepare the sushi, it looked super effective.
You’re in the right place.
Since 2003, we’ve supplied a large assortment of the best quality knives, and we’re able to sell them at Special Direct Price from Japanese Knife Capital Seki City.
We’re proud to carry over 2000 different models of Japanese knives, all the major brands, and we also offer our own knife line which is known as JCK Original.
We’ve also got rare knives from actual master blacksmiths from Japan. Yes, we’re the real deal.
Our knives come direct from knife makers in and around Seki City, Takefu City, Sakai City, Sanjyo City Japan, which are widely known as the Japanese knife and cutlery capitals. The good news is that we can ship our knives to you in the world quickly for minimized flat rate shipping fee!
As you browse our online shop, you’ll realize that our knives are rooted in Japanese tradition with historical methods dating back to Samurai sword-making techniques from over 800 years ago.
This tradition is evident in the designs, handles, and blades you’ll see in the knives and cutlery on our site… but nothing compares to actually holding and using these amazing Japanese knives in your own kitchen.
But we’re not just a seller of Japan's finest cutlery, we also want to educate the world on how to sharpen Japanese blades, how to choose a Japanese knife, and teach about the history of the makers of various Japanese knives and blades.
One more thing, we know you’ll be happy with your purchase, so we’re proud to offer a satisfaction guarantee on any Japanese knife you purchase from us.
I hope you enjoy your time on our site, and I look forward to helping you decide on the perfect new centerpiece of your kitchen’s cutlery.
Love knives that cut like a dream and look like art? This guide breaks down Master Takeshi Saji’s six core series. Compare steels (VG-10, R-2/SG2, SRS-13, Aogami Super, Ginsan), handle materials, prices, and maintenance. I show who each series suits—daily drivers, carbon-steel purists, and collectors—so you can pick your perfect Saji with confidence.
The Usuba knife is a traditional Japanese single-bevel blade designed for precision vegetable work, from paper-thin katsuramuki peeling to intricate mukimono garnishes. In this guide, we explore the three main types—traditional Usuba, curved-tip Kama Usuba, and delicate Mukimono—while reviewing the best models from Masamoto, Mizuno, and Fu-Rin-Ka-Zan. Whether you’re a home cook seeking cleaner cuts or a professional chef aiming for flawless artistry, the right Usuba can transform your kitchen prep.
A high-quality Japanese paring knife can turn tedious prep into precision cooking. From peeling apples to deveining shrimp, these small, razor-sharp blades excel at in-hand tasks. After testing dozens over two decades, here are my top picks for sharpness, control, and craftsmanship — plus tips on choosing the right steel, size, and handle for your needs.
Best Kiritsuke Knives Guide – Single & Double Bevel Compared
Discover the best kiritsuke knives for chefs. Compare single vs. double bevel, steels, and handles. Expert reviews to help you choose the perfect blade.
