UP!! June 28th                     New Products 稲妻Inazuma                                             by JCK    We have introduced JCK GEKKO Series which have been one of popular models with unique Tuschime Damascus blade. Many people are impressed with its unusual and beautiful looks, and also its affordable price range for the value.     Now we are ready to introduce another fine new products "JCK INAZUMA" made of Sandvic Sweden Steel 19C27 core (HRC60) forged with Nickel and Stainless Damascus steel blade. The Nickel alloy material makes additional layers of total 45, and beautiful and deep impact of White Layers on the Damascus blade.     To mach with Japanese Traditional Taste of Tsuchime Damascus blade,  we have selected “WA” Taste of Octagon Shaped Rose Wood Handle with Black Pakkawood ferrule.       Each item comes with Japanese Traditional wear “KIMONO” patterned presentation box.     I came up with the name “INAZUMA” hand engraved in Kanji on blade, that means “Thunder Lightning" in Japanese. Like Thunder lightning, the JCK INAZUMA will flash and shine your kitchen to bring you the joy of cooking with fine cutting performance.        Total 6 kinds of blade are available with beautiful Japanese Traditional soul, and yet Modern design.                                Edge Shape                    Information For Left Hander                                          Double Bevel Edge 50/50                    All models are suitable for both Right Hander and Left Hander's use

IN-1 Wa Petty 150mm  IN-1  Wa Petty 150mm  Total Length 275mm              Blade Thickness 2mm              Total Weight 67g  $76.00  Available in Stock

IN-2 Wa Santoku 180mm  IN-2 Wa Santoku 180mm   Total Length 320mm              Blade Thickness 2mm              Total Weight 131g  $99.00   Available in Stock

IN-3 Nakiri  160mm   IN-3 Nakiri 160mm   Total Length 300mm              Blade Thickness 2mm              Total Weight 140g  $99.00 Available in Stock

IN-4 Wa Gyuto 210mm   IN-4  Wa Gyuto 210mm  Total Length 350mm              Blade Thickness 2mm              Total Weight 144g $115.00   Available in Stock     IN-5  Wa Gyuto 240mm  Total Length 385mm              Blade Thickness 2mm              Total Weight 171g $125.00  Available in Stock

IN-6 Wa Sujihiki 240mm  IN-6  Wa Sujihiki 240mm Total Length 380mm              Blade Thickness 2mm              Total Weight 134g  $118.00   Available in Stock

月光Gekko                                                 by JCK    Hand sharpened and hand honed VG10 core cutting edge forged with 15 layered Damascus stainless  steel. (HRC60 to 61 and  50/50 double bevel edge).    The unique Tsuchime (Unique dimples by hammering process) makes unusual look of Damascus blade.   Full tang black pakka wood handle or Mahogany wood handle with stainless steel bolster and rivets.      From my first glance of these beautiful knives in my hand,  I came up with the name "GEKKO" that means "Moon Light" in Japanese. From the different angle of look, Gekko knife makes different scene as Moon  Changes its shape and lightning every night.    JCK is proud to introduce unique&beautiful Damascus knives "Gekko Series".   You can now select Black Pakkawood or Mahogany wood handles at same price.                                Edge Shape                    Information For Left Hander                                          Double Bevel Edge 50/50                    All models are suitable for both Right Hander and Left Hander's use

GE-1 Petty 140mm (Black Pakkawood Handle)  GEKKO GE-1 Petty 140mm Total Length 250mm              Blade Thickness 2mm              Total Weight 91g $73.00 Available in Stock        GE-1M Petty 140mm (Mahogany Wood Handle)   GEKKO GE-1M Petty 140mm Total Length 250mm              Blade Thickness 2mm              Total Weight 90g $73.00 Available in Stock        GE-2 Santoku 190mm (Black Pakkawood Handle)  GEKKO GE-2 Santoku 190mm  Total Length 310mm              Blade Thickness 2mm              Total Weight 182g  $98.00 Available in Stock       GE-2M Santoku 190mm  (Mahogany Wood Handle Version)   GEKKO GE-2M Santoku 190mm  Total Length 310mm              Blade Thickness 2mm              Total Weight 180g  $98.00 Available in Stock      GE-3 Nakiri 165mm  (Black Pakka Wood Handle)   GEKKO GE-3 Nakiri 165mm  Total Length 285mm              Blade Thickness 2mm              Total Weight 190g  $98.00 Available in Stock         GE-3M Nakiri 165mm (Mahogany Wood Handle)  GEKKO GE-3M Nakiri 165mm Total Length 285mm              Blade Thickness 2mm              Total Weight 186g  $98.00  Available in Stock       GE-4 Gyuto 210mm (Black Pakka Wood Handle)      GEKKO GE-4 Gyuto 210mm Total Length 335mm              Blade Thickness 2mm              Total Weight 188g  $112.00  Available in Stock     GEKKO GE-5 Gyuto 240mm Total Length 375mm              Blade Thickness 2mm              Total Weight 243g  $121.00  Available in Stock      GE-4M Gyuto 210mm (Mahogany Wood Handle)     GEKKO GE-4M  Gyuto 210mm Total Length 335mm              Blade Thickness 2mm              Total Weight 185g             $112.00  Available in Stock        GEKKO GE-5M Gyuto 240mm Total Length 375mm              Blade Thickness 2mm              Total Weight 238g  $121.00  Available in Stock

UP!!               Custom Kitchen Knives from Traditional Craftsman Mr. Saji    Master Craftsman, Takeshi Saji has been making traditional Japanese style Hunting knives with the traditional hammer forging process for over 40 years at Takefu-City, Echizen district. You can see his forged knives at our JKD website at JKD SAJI.      At our request, he has just produced three different sized Gyuto knives for JCK customers, using VG-10 core forged with layered Nickel Stainless Damascus steel blade and Stag Bone handle with solid Brass Bolster. You will enjoy these traditional craftsmanship and cutting performance with the forged Hamaguri-ba edge.                                  Edge Shape                    Information For Left Hander                                          Double Bevel Edge 50/50                    All models are suitable for both Right Hander and Left Hander's use ST-1 Gyuto 135mm     ST-1 Gyuto 135mm  Total Length 245mm              Blade Thickness 2mm            Total Weight 172g  $200.00 Sold Out   ST-2 Santoku 180mm   ST-2 Santoku 180mm Total Length 305mm              Blade Thickness 2mm            Total Weight 266g   $250.00  Available in Stock     ST-3 Gyuto 210mm  ST-3 Gyuto 210mm  Total Length 340mm              Blade Thickness 2mm            Total Weight 267g   $260.00  SOLD OUT     ST-4 Gyuto 240mm    ST-4 Gyuto 240mm  Total Length 375mm              Blade Thickness 2.5mm            Total Weight 310g           $320.00 Available in Stock          ST-5 Gyuto 270mm  Total Length 405mm              Blade Thickness 2.5mm            Total Weight 370g   $350.00 Available in Stock

UP!! Sep 26th    New Products!!         Custom Kitchen knives from Traditional Tanzo Craftsman, Mr. Saji   Master Saji just came up with the polished blade version of the VG-10 Custom Damascus Kitchen knives. With same Nickel and Stainless steel layered Damascus pattern, it is beautifully hand polished with engraving of his name logo.    He has used an elegant and beautiful woodgrain Green/Black layered Linen Micarta handle with solid stainless steel bolster to match with the polished blade.    Each knife comes with Japanese Kiri wood box with a red velvet inlay.                                    Edge Shape                    Information For Left Hander                                          Double Bevel Edge 50/50                    All models are suitable for both Right Hander and Left Hander's use STG-1 Petty 135mm      STG-1 Petty  135mm  Total Length 245mm              Blade Thickness 2mm            Total Weight 124g  $210.00 SOLD OUT     STG-3 Gyuto 150mm  Copact Size Gyuto has wider blade and heavier weight than Petty  STG-2  Gyuto 135mm Total Length 245mm              Blade Thickness 2mm            Total Weight 145g   $215.00 SOLD OUT   STG-3 Gyuto 150mm  Total Length 260mm              Blade Thickness 2mm            Total Weight 165g  $225.00 SOLD OUT     STG-4 Santoku 180mm    STG-4 Santoku 180mm Total Length 305mm              Blade Thickness 2mm            Total Weight 250g   $275.00 SOLD OUT      STG-7 Gyuto 240mm   STG-5  Gyuto 180mm Total Length 305mm              Blade Thickness 2mm            Total Weight 195g  $250.00  Available in Stock      STG-6  Gyuto 210mm  Total Length 335mm              Blade Thickness 2mm            Total Weight 233g $285.00  SOLD OUT   STG-7 Gyuto 240mm  Total Length 375mm              Blade Thickness 2.5mm            Total Weight 291g           $345.00  Available in Stock        STG-8 Gyuto 270mm  Total Length 405mm              Blade Thickness 2.5mm            Total Weight 325g   $375.00  Available in Stock        STG-9 Sujihiki 270mm  STG-9 Sujihiki 270mm Total Length 395mm              Blade Thickness 2mm            Total Weight 215g  $375.00 Available in Stock

UP!!                         Mr. Saji   Japanese Traditional Style Knives                                                The Traditional crafsman, Mr. Takeshi Saji is famous for hammer forged blades (Uchi-Hamono). He is mainly producing traditional Outdoor use knives for hunters, Campers and Fishermans. He did not forget to add his outdoor mind for his Japanese Traditional style kitchen knives and put a Stag Horn for the handle. This is from Japanese Deers called "Ezo-Jika" living in northan Hokkaido.  Single bevel edge, solid Gingami No.3 blades. Hitachi Gingami No.3 is one of reliable stainless steel material for Sharpness, edge retention.  (Easy maintenance and rust resistance)   Master Saji's unique Japanese traditional style knives are available with 8 different blade styles for every cutting chore.                                     Edge Shape                    Information For Left Hander                        Single Bevel Edge (Designed for only Right Hander's use)          Sorry, Left Handed Version are not available   NEW!!       Custom Bamboo Crafts Handle Version    In addition to the unique Stag handled Japanese Traditional style kitchen knives, Master Saji has worked with a Bamboo craftsman, Mr. Masatake in Kyushu district of Japan for the something different handles. The result was a very unqiue and real Japanese touch "Bamboo Handle Wa-Bocho". It is a carefully selected Bamboo roots, that are handle polished and lacquered with wooden bolsters on both ends and Nickel silver pin. Each handle is proudly signed by Mr. Masatake.   Kai Saki 120mm  Kai Saki blade is similar shape to the shorter length of Yanagiba blade. Designed for small food preparation, decorative cutting and can be used as Single bevel edge Petty knife.  STJB-1 Kai Saki 120mm  Total Length 245mm              Blade Thickness 3mm            Total Weight 92g  $129.00 SOLD OUT      Small Deba 105mm   Compact size Deba blade is designed for cutting a small size fishes.  STJB-2 Small Deba 105mm  Total Length 230mm              Blade Thickness 3mm            Total Weight 109g  $129.00 Available in Stock       Deba 150mm      Thick and heavy weight Deba blade has durable edge. Designed for cutting a fish, chicken, meats.   STJB-3  Deba 150mm Total Length 275mm              Blade Thickness 5mm            Total Weight 237g   $171.00   Available in Stock       STJB-4  Deba 165mm  Total Length 395mm              Blade Thickness 5mm            Total Weight 273g   $184.00   Available in Stock      STJB-5 Deba 180mm  Total Length 310mm              Blade Thickness 6mm            Total Weight 327g  $198.00 Available in Stock         Yanagiba 210mm             Yanagiba blade is desgined for slicing fishes, meats. Sushi chef's necessary tool for preparing row fishes (SASHIMI)  STJB-6  Yanagiba 180mm Total Length 300mm              Blade Thickness 3mm            Total Weight 104g  $138.00  Available in Stock       STJB-7  Yanagiba 210mm  Total Length 330mm              Blade Thickness 3mm            Total Weight 137g             $143.00   Available in Stock                       STJB-8    Yanagiba 240mm Total Length 355mm              Blade Thickness 3mm            Total Weight 166g            $148.00  Available in Stock Yanagiba 270mm   STJB-9  Yanagiba 270mm Total Length 385mm              Blade Thickness 3mm            Total Weight 187g    $185.00   Available in Stock   STJB-10  Yanagiba 300mm Total Length 420mm              Blade Thickness 3mm            Total Weight 215g  $198.00 Available in Stock        Stag Handle Version Kai Saki 120mm   STJ-1 Kai Saki 120mm  Total Length 240mm              Blade Thickness 3mm            Total Weight 90g  $72.00 Temporary Sold Out      Small Deba 105mm    STJ-2 Small Deba 105mm  Total Length 230mm              Blade Thickness 3mm            Total Weight 115g  $72.00 Available in Stock       Deba 150mm        STJ-3  Deba 150mm Total Length 285mm              Blade Thickness 5mm            Total Weight 280g   $120.00   Available in Stock    STJ-4  Deba 165mm  Total Length 300mm              Blade Thickness 5mm            Total Weight 312g   $135.00   Available in Stock   STJ-5 Deba 180mm  Total Length 330mm              Blade Thickness 6mm            Total Weight 382g  $150.00 Available in Stock    Yanagiba 210mm       STJ-6  Yanagiba 180mm Total Length 300mm              Blade Thickness 3mm            Total Weight 111g  $82.50  Available in Stock    STJ-7  Yanagiba 210mm  Total Length 335mm              Blade Thickness 3mm            Total Weight 136g             $87.50   Available in Stock     STJ-8  Yanagiba 240mm Total Length 370mm              Blade Thickness 3mm            Total Weight 155g   $92.50   Available in Stock       STJ-9 Yanagiba 270mm  Total Length 410mm              Blade Thickness 3mm            Total Weight 214g   $120.00   Available in Stock   STJ-10 Yanagiba 300mm  Total Length 450mm              Blade Thickness 3mm            Total Weight 247g  $135.00  Available in Stock

ZDP-189 Custom High End Series Damascus Gyuto 270mm     New Addition of the ZDP-189 series from Sanetsu   As you know, the ZDP-189 is the highend powdered high speed tool steel as well as the Cowry-X, but unfortunately, it is getting very rare to use for knives in the market, due to the recent price increase, high minimum requirement and longer lead-time to get this steel.   JCK has been introducing several ZDP-189 knives exclusively from Sanetsu, who is now a only maker working for ZDP-189 knives in Seki, but they have announced to discontinue the ZDP-189 knives after used up their current invetory of ZDP-189 steels. It's sad to hear of their decision,  but using the existing steels, we are pleased to introduce new addition of Gyuto 270mm. Beautifully mirror polished blade with elegant nickel and stainless Damascus design. Matching large Cocobolo wood and Black Linen Micarta handles are hand contoured for sure and comfortable grip with mosaic pins.   We recommend you to obtain one of the ZDP-189 knives while the supply lasts, and experience and enjoy the amazingly sharp and incredible cutting performance.                                Edge Shape                    Information For Left Hander                                          Double Bevel Edge 70/30                      Left Handed Version are available for all models                           Ask for the Price Gyuto 270mm Dupont Ivory Corian Handle               ZDP-189             Dupont Ivory Corian Handle Gyuto 270mm Total Length 405mm              Blade Thickness 2.2mm            Total Weight 284g  $700.00  Available in Stock      Gyuto 270mm Cocobolo Wood Handle     ZDP-189    Cocobolo wood Handle Gyuto 270mm Total Length 405mm              Blade Thickness 2.2mm            Total Weight 260g  $700.00 SOLD OUT             Gyuto 270mm Linen Micarta Handle            ZDP-189            Linen Micarta Handle Gyuto 270mm Total Length 405mm              Blade Thickness 2.2mm            Total Weight 280g  $700.00  Sold Out

UP!!                                HIRO VG-10 Petty&Gyuto  Mr. Hiroaki Masui, owner of Hiro Knives has just came up with two new models specially made for Japanese Culinary school. These are Set of 2 models of Petty and Gyuto made of solid VG-10 steel at HRC60 (Double bevel edge 50/50), that is famous for the good edge retention and rust resistance.  JCK has instroduced new "SHIKI" Series of VG-10 Damascus kitchen knives from Hiro in September. It was very popular for the comfortable grip of the hand contoured and rounded handles. (SHIKI Damascus Premium Series).  Dupont Ivory Corian handle is beautifully polished and hand contoured for comfortable and sure grip, and enhanced with Red Pakkawood spacer and Stainless steel bolster. Narrower blade width and long size of Gyuto style kitchen knife is also useful for the slicing task in your kitchen.                                Edge Shape                    Information For Left Hander                                          Double Bevel Edge 50/50                            All models are suitable  for both Right hander and Left hander's use            Hiro Special Set Petty 150mm Gyuto 210mm              $159.00             SOLD OUT

Hiro Petty 150mm  Hiro VG-10  Petty 150mm  Total Length 265mm              Blade Thickness 2mm              Total Weight 110g $75.00     SOLD OUT     Hiro Gyuto 210mm  Hiro VG-10  Gyuto 210mm Total Length 335mm              Blade Thickness 2mm              Total Weight 175g $102.00  Available in Stock

UP!! Dec25th        Mr. Hattori Limited Edition 2009 Christmas Special    Xmas Special Limited Edition Hattori KD/FH Parers    When we have completed our long time project of the JCK Original Hattori Forums FH Series in June, 2007, we have asked Mr. Hattori to make some limited editions to cerebrate the 2 years collaborative works with Forums members. We thought about the combination of Hattori KD series and Forums designs, and ordered him to make some FH-1 Parer knife with his Cowry-X Damascus blade.      After patiently waited, it finally came out for only eight pieces just on the Xmas day. It took two and half years, just the same times we spent for the Hattori Forums project from the beginning. It is a cute and gorgeous Parer knife you want to own and treasure in your kitchen table. To make it very special, I have asked Mr. Hattori to write a special words and date in Japanese calligraphy on the Kiri wooden box, in addition to his signature. In front of me, he wrote one word of "Kokoro" that means "Heart" or "Mind", and he explained me that his knife is created with his mind and soul together. Thanks to Mr. Hattori Santa for his fine work.      We wished to have more, but this is only 8 limited edition. There is a serial number of No.1 to 8 on the box in Kanji calligraphy, so we will ship from No.1 on the first come and first served basis.       Hattori KD FH-1 Parer 70mm Cuttiing Edge Length 70mm Total Length 185mm              Blade Thickness 1.5mm            Total Weight 62g  $480.00  SOLD OUT

UP!!              ZDP-189 Santoku 165mm    The ZDP 189 was newly developed by Hitachi for the ultimte professional use knives. It is made of super fine powdered steel alloy with high carbon (3.00) and high chromium (20.00). This is  the next generation steel excellent for edge retention, durability and rust proof.  Kitchen knife maker "SANETU" has produced Santoku knife using this great steel and Cocobolo Wood Handle at reasonable Price. This is the limited edition, so it will be a good chance for you to acquire this knife and experience the excellent blade.                                Edge Shape                    Information For Left Hander                                          Double Bevel Edge 70/30                                              Left Handed Version is Available                        Ask for the Price  ZDP-189 Santoku 165mm Total Length 285mm  Blade Thickness 2.8mm  Total  Weight 160g               $163.00                Temporary Sold Out

UP!                Focus on one product from JapaneseKnifeDirect.Com                                    Masterpieces from Mr. Hattori   We have another Web Site Shop "www.japaneseknifedirect.com". We have been introducing many kinds of fine quality Japanese Outdoor knives and pocket knives on JapaneseKnifeDirect.Com (JKD) from Japanese Knife Capital Seki City.   This time we have managed to get one of most expensive and beautiful products from Hattori company to introduce for our customers.  Hattori KD-30 雅 (MIYABI) and KD-30 華 (HANA)

As you already knew about the fine works of Mr. Hattori and his quality products on Hattori Kitchen Knife Selections, Hattori company has been making quality hunting knives from long time ago. Hattori Hunting Knife Selections.    I respect Mr. Hattori's craftsmanship and his long time experience of knife making technique. I can probably say he is the best knife craftsman in the world.  This is the one of the results and masterpieces of Mr. Hattori's knife making technique and history      We are proud to introduce Hattori's highest quality and most expensive products from Hattori company KD-30 雅 (MIYABI) African Ebony Handle    African Ebony handle, Nickel Silver Bolster are beautifully shaped for perfect grips by hand working. Attractive and art of Hattori original Cowry X Damascus blade must make something special feeling to own. (The core cutting edge is the CowryX sandwiched with 60 layered 420J1 and Nickel Damascus steels.Total 121 layers). Comes with Leather Sheath and decorative wooden velvet gift box.   Hattori KD-30 MIYABI Total length: 285mm     Blade length: 150mm    Blade thickness: 5.5mm     Total weight: 365g  Retail $3,450.00 Special Price  $2,760.00            Sold Out

KD-30 華 (HANA) Cocobolo Handle   KD-30 HANA is the smaller version of KD-30 MIYABI. Blade shape and handle shape are same as KD-30 Miyabi  Comes with Leather Sheathe and decorative wooden velvet gift box     Hattori KD-30 HANA Total length: 265mm     Blade length: 135mm    Blade thickness: 4.5mm     Total weight: 266g  Retail $3,174.00 Special Price  $2,539.00   Sold Out