Not just sharp. Samurai sharp.
When master sword smith Chiyozuru Kuniyasu traveled from Kyoto to the Fukui prefecture in 1337 he was looking for the most suitable water to forge his samurai swords.
His search ended in Koshinokuni in the mountainous area of Echizen, which later grew to be Takefu city.
Every single Unique Japan (UJ) kitchen knife is hand-forged with passion in Takefu, a city steeped in samurai-sword making tradition.
Beauty, Dignity and Longevity
While UJ knives are extremely sharp and remarkably lightweight, in them reflects a more profound significance for the craftspeople who dedicate their lives to this special artform.
It is an appreciation of simplicity.
It is an appreciation of life.
It is an appreciation of the moment.
No two knives are the same.
Unique Japan knives are just that, unique. Each one has its own soul, its own special story to tell. Each produced with the care and precision found only in time-honored techniques.
Take hold of Japan’s finest handcrafted knives, and experience a sharpness all it’s own.
Would you like to see our kitchen knives in action? Watch Hideki Matsumoto work his magic using some of the knives in our collection
Have you always wanted to own a real Japanese sword?
