Buying your first Japanese Knife?

Four decisions: shape, size, steel and handle. Our step-by-step guide walks you through all of them, or come into the studio and we will walk you through it in person.

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New Arrivals & Restocks

Discover our latest collection of new arrivals and restocks

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More than a knife shop

  • Sharpening Service

    Hand sharpening on Japanese whetstones by a sharpener with twenty years in professional kitchens. Chips, broken tips and tired edges repaired.

  • Sharpening Classes

    Small, hands-on classes (maximum three people) where you learn on your own knife. Leave with a sharp edge and the skill to keep it that way.

  • Handle Replacement & Engraving

    Broken or tired handle replaced while you watch, and laser engraving to personalise a knife or gift.
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July Feature — Sakai Takayuki

Sakai Takayuki is based in Sakai, Osaka and produced by Aoki Hamono Seisakusho. Working with skilled Sakai blacksmiths and sharpeners, the brand creates high-quality knives rooted in the region’s rich knife-making tradition of over 400 years.

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SALES

Hand-picked Japanese knives at special prices.

Same craftsmanship. Same authenticity.

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Essential Japanese Knife Sets

Carefully selected Japanese knife sets designed for home cooks and professional chefs. Each set combines performance, balance and craftsmanship to handle every task in the kitchen.

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A shop run by knife people

Japanese Knife Studio is run by a small team: Balazs, our sharpener, spent twenty years as a chef and visits Japan every year to source knives and meet makers; Tomomi, from Fukushima, curates the range and manages our artisan partnerships. Walk in, handle the knives, and talk to the person who will sharpen them. Lot 10, 198 Adelaide Street, Brisbane City.

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Types of Japanese Knives

From versatile Gyuto chef’s knives to specialized Santoku, Nakiri, and Yanagiba, each Japanese knife is crafted for a unique purpose. Discover which blade is right for your cooking style and experience the difference in precision and performance.

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