Gift ideas for every cook

Christmas gifts for cooks from our Brisbane City knife shop. Stocking fillers from $15.90, first Japanese knives under $250, wrapping and engraving.

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Make it a gift

  • Furoshiki wrapping

    Japanese cloth wrap made for knives. Add it to any knife for $20.

  • Laser engraving

    A name or a message on the blade, from $25.

    About engraving 

  • Digital gift card

    Not sure which knife? Let them choose their own, from $50.

    Buy a gift card 

  • Free first sharpening

    Every double bevel knife comes with its first sharpening free.

    Sharpening service 
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What our customers say

Buying your first Japanese Knife?

Not sure where to start? Our guide explains knife shapes, sizes, steels, and handles so you can choose a knife that suits your cooking and care routine.

Read the First-Knife GuideTake the 60-Second Knife Quiz

Popular Categories

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Shop by Knife Type

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New Arrivals & Restocks

Explore newly arrived knives and favourites back in stock.

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Feature — Daruma Hamono

Akihiro Furukawa’s journey to knifemaking began in sales and Tokyo’s knife trade, before he trained at Nigara Hamono in 2023. He founded Daruma Hamono to bring his own vision to life, crafting knives inspired by the Daruma’s spirit of perseverance and a fresh perspective on Japanese craftsmanship.

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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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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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Learn from the workshop

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A shop run by knife people

Find your knife. Meet your sharpener.

Balazs brings twenty years of professional kitchen experience to our sharpening workshop and visits Japan each year to meet makers and source knives. Tomomi, originally from Fukushima, selects our range and manages our relationships with Japanese artisans.

Visit our Brisbane shop to handle the knives, compare shapes and weights, and get advice on choosing and caring for your blade.

About Us

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.

Explore Knife Types