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Niigata Prefecture

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With deep roots in blacksmithing, Niigata Prefecture, and especially Sanjo City, has become one of Japan’s premier regions for high-performance kitchen tools. Originally known for hand-forging nails and farm tools, Sanjo evolved into a powerhouse of blade production—famous for its robust forging culture and refined approach to steel. Knives from makers like Yoshikane and Shigefusa are known for their crisp edge geometry, smooth cutting feel, and beautifully subtle finishes that reflect both tradition and precision.

But the craftsmanship of Niigata extends beyond knives. Companies like Prince Industries have helped define modern Japanese kitchen tools by fusing thoughtful design with everyday utility. Best known for creating the world’s first lever-style Z can opener, Prince has spent over 50 years crafting tools that are timeless in form and intuitive in function. Their commitment to improving daily life through honest, people-centered design is a fitting complement to the meticulous metalwork that Sanjo is known for.

This collection showcases the quiet excellence of Niigata-made tools—from forged blades to industrially elegant accessories. Built to last and designed with purpose, each piece reflects a legacy of craftsmanship that values both utility and beauty.

Tagai Sanjo 150mm Petty SLD Oak and Wenge Handle

Tagai Sanjo 150mm Petty SLD Oak and Wenge Handle

$224.00
$224.00
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Yoshikane Hamono 210mm Kiritsuke Gyuto Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 210mm Kiritsuke Gyuto Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

$348.00
$348.00
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Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Bunka SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Bunka SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

$348.00
$348.00
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Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Nakiri Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Nakiri Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

$318.00
$318.00
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Wakui 135mm Petty Stainless Clad Shirogami 2 Migaki Warikomi Ho Octagonal

Wakui 135mm Petty Stainless Clad Shirogami 2 Migaki Warikomi Ho Octagonal

$254.00
$254.00
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Yoshikane Hamono 150mm Petty Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 150mm Petty Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

$315.00
$315.00
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Hitohira TD 170mm Bunka Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Walnut Handle

Hitohira TD 170mm Bunka Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Walnut Handle

$150.00
$150.00
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Yoshikane Hamono 150mm Honesuki Kaku SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 150mm Honesuki Kaku SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

$368.00
$368.00
Kaji-bei 135mm Santoku Iron Clad Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Ho Wood/Horn Handle

Kaji-bei 135mm Santoku Iron Clad Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Ho Wood/Horn Handle

$118.00
$118.00
Tagai Sanjo 135mm Petty Stainless Clad Shirogami 2 Oak and Wenge Handle

Tagai Sanjo 135mm Petty Stainless Clad Shirogami 2 Oak and Wenge Handle

$190.00
$190.00
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Wakui 240mm Gyuto V2 Carbon Kurouchi Nashiji Ho Octagonal

Wakui 240mm Gyuto V2 Carbon Kurouchi Nashiji Ho Octagonal

$268.00
$268.00
Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Nakiri SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Nakiri SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

$378.00
$378.00
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Hitohira TD 90mm Paring Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Nashiji Western

Hitohira TD 90mm Paring Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Nashiji Western

$115.00
$115.00
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Yoshikane Hamono 240mm Kiritsuke Gyuto SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 240mm Kiritsuke Gyuto SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

$458.00
$458.00
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Wakui 210mm Gyuto Stainless Clad Shirogami 2 Migaki Warikomi Ho Octagonal

Wakui 210mm Gyuto Stainless Clad Shirogami 2 Migaki Warikomi Ho Octagonal

$304.00
$304.00
Hitohira TD 240mm Gyuto Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Walnut Handle

Hitohira TD 240mm Gyuto Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Walnut Handle

$185.00
$185.00
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Kaji-bei 120mm Ajikiri Light Ko-Deba SK Steel

Kaji-bei 120mm Ajikiri Light Ko-Deba SK Steel

$40.00
$40.00
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Tagai Sanjo 150mm Petty Stainless Clad Shirogami 2 Oak and Wenge Handle

Tagai Sanjo 150mm Petty Stainless Clad Shirogami 2 Oak and Wenge Handle

$208.00
$208.00
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Wakui 180mm Santoku Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Nashiji Warikomi Chestnut

Wakui 180mm Santoku Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Nashiji Warikomi Chestnut

$294.00
$294.00
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Wakui 180mm Santoku V2 Carbon Kurouchi Nashiji Ho Wood Handle

Wakui 180mm Santoku V2 Carbon Kurouchi Nashiji Ho Wood Handle

$228.00
$228.00
Aida Godo 140mm Hori Hori Forged Carbon Steel with Leather Sheath

Aida Godo 140mm Hori Hori Forged Carbon Steel with Leather Sheath

$60.00
$60.00
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Hitohira TD 210mm Gyuto Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Migaki Walnut Handle

Hitohira TD 210mm Gyuto Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Migaki Walnut Handle

$160.00
$160.00
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Hitohira TD 165mm Nakiri SLD Nashiji Walnut Handle

Hitohira TD 165mm Nakiri SLD Nashiji Walnut Handle

$130.00
$130.00
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Wakui 165mm Nakiri V2 Carbon Kurouchi Nashiji Ho Octagonal

Wakui 165mm Nakiri V2 Carbon Kurouchi Nashiji Ho Octagonal

$228.00
$228.00
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Hitohira TD 135mm Petty SLD Nashiji Walnut Handle

Hitohira TD 135mm Petty SLD Nashiji Walnut Handle

$115.00
$115.00
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Hitohira TD 240mm Sujihiki Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Nashiji Western

Hitohira TD 240mm Sujihiki Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Nashiji Western

$185.00
$185.00
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Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Santoku Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Santoku Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

$318.00
$318.00
Mizuno Satsuma Hand Axe Straight Kanto Oak Handle

Mizuno Satsuma Hand Axe Straight Kanto Oak Handle

$74.00
$74.00
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Wakui 165mm Nakiri Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Nashiji Warikomi Chestnut

Wakui 165mm Nakiri Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Nashiji Warikomi Chestnut

$284.00
$284.00
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Hatsukokoro Shinkiro 210mm Gyuto Aogami Super Nihei Damascus Kurouchi Wenge

Hatsukokoro Shinkiro 210mm Gyuto Aogami Super Nihei Damascus Kurouchi Wenge

$438.00
$438.00
Godo Tadaharu Niigata 180mm Double Bevel Nata Oak

Godo Tadaharu Niigata 180mm Double Bevel Nata Oak

$108.00
$108.00
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Hitohira TD 150mm Petty SLD Nashiji Walnut Handle

Hitohira TD 150mm Petty SLD Nashiji Walnut Handle

$130.00
$130.00
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Hitohira TD 165mm Santoku Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Ho Wood Handle (D-Shape)

Hitohira TD 165mm Santoku Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Ho Wood Handle (D-Shape)

$140.00
$140.00
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Hatsukokoro Komorebi 210mm Gyuto Aogami 2 Kyomen Hand Finished Kireba Ebony Blonde

Hatsukokoro Komorebi 210mm Gyuto Aogami 2 Kyomen Hand Finished Kireba Ebony Blonde

$365.00
$365.00
$430.00
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Wakui 240mm Gyuto Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Nashiji Warikomi Chestnut

Wakui 240mm Gyuto Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Nashiji Warikomi Chestnut

$318.00
$318.00
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Wakui 120mm Petty Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Nashiji Warikomi Chestnut

Wakui 120mm Petty Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Nashiji Warikomi Chestnut

$248.00
$248.00
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Yoshikane Hamono 150mm Petty SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 150mm Petty SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

$259.00
$259.00
Wakui 210mm Sujihiki Stainless Clad Shirogami 2 Migaki Warikomi Ho Octagonal

Wakui 210mm Sujihiki Stainless Clad Shirogami 2 Migaki Warikomi Ho Octagonal

$294.00
$294.00
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Yoshikane Hamono 240mm Sujihiki SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 240mm Sujihiki SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

$442.00
$442.00
Wakui 240mm Gyuto Stainless Clad Shirogami 2 Migaki Warikomi Ho Octagonal

Wakui 240mm Gyuto Stainless Clad Shirogami 2 Migaki Warikomi Ho Octagonal

$324.00
$324.00
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Wakui 150mm Petty Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Nashiji Warikomi Chestnut

Wakui 150mm Petty Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Nashiji Warikomi Chestnut

$268.00
$268.00
Yoshikane Hamono 240mm Sujihiki Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 240mm Sujihiki Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

$392.00
$392.00
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Hitohira TD 165mm Gyuto SLD Migaki Walnut Handle

Hitohira TD 165mm Gyuto SLD Migaki Walnut Handle

$135.00
$135.00
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Hatsukokoro Shinkiro 240mm Gyuto Aogami Super Nihei Damascus Kurouchi Wenge

Hatsukokoro Shinkiro 240mm Gyuto Aogami Super Nihei Damascus Kurouchi Wenge

$398.00
$398.00
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Wakui 240mm Sujihiki V2 Carbon Kurouchi Nashiji Ho Octagonal

Wakui 240mm Sujihiki V2 Carbon Kurouchi Nashiji Ho Octagonal

$278.00
$278.00
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Hitohira TD 240mm Gyuto SLD Nashiji Walnut Handle

Hitohira TD 240mm Gyuto SLD Nashiji Walnut Handle

$195.00
$195.00
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Hitohira TD 105mm Utility SLD Migaki Walnut Handle

Hitohira TD 105mm Utility SLD Migaki Walnut Handle

$125.00
$125.00
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Yoshikane Hamono 80mm Paring Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 80mm Paring Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

$298.00
$298.00