Collection: Kajibei

Kajibei knives are hand-forged by master blacksmith Kunio Ishikawa and his son in Sanjo.

Master Ishikawa only uses traditional Japanese steel such as Aogami and Shirogami. The knives are made using a wood-fired kiln and then polished by hand.

This technique has been passed down from father to son for centuries.

Despite their simple appearance (or maybe because of it?), the knives made by the father-son team are in great demand, which also results in long waiting times.

Kajibei offers first-class quality for a smaller budget. Their knives are still real traditional tools.