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For over 600 years, Osaka Prefecture—and especially Sakai City—has been a central force in Japanese knife-making. Once renowned for crafting swords for samurai, Sakai transitioned during the Edo period into producing kitchen knives, quickly earning a reputation for some of the finest blades in Japan. Today, that tradition continues through the hands of highly skilled blacksmiths and sharpeners who collaborate closely to create tools of lasting performance and beauty. Makers like Togashi, Tanaka, and Nakagawa uphold this legacy, producing knives celebrated for their exceptional balance, refined edge profiles, and thin, powerful cuts. The name “Sakai” remains synonymous with the highest standard in Japanese cutlery.

But Osaka’s craftsmanship isn’t limited to blades. The region is also home to the Chusen dyeing technique, used to create traditional tenugui (Japanese hand towels). These textiles are not only functional but expressive, dyed by hand with layered color and pattern using a process that allows both sides of the cloth to retain the design. Our collection includes tenugui made using this centuries-old method—an art form that reflects the same values of precision, heritage, and attention to detail that define Sakai’s blades.

This collection brings together the best of Osaka’s enduring craft culture. Whether you’re seeking a hand-forged knife for the kitchen or a beautifully dyed textile for daily use, each piece speaks to a tradition shaped by integrity, artistry, and purpose.

Hitohira Togashi 240mm Hamokiri Shirogami 2 Ho Wood (D-Shape)

Hitohira Togashi 240mm Hamokiri Shirogami 2 Ho Wood (D-Shape)

$762.93
$762.93
Hitohira Kikuchiyo Manzo 240mm Yanagi Ginsanko Ho Wood Handle (D-Shape)

Hitohira Kikuchiyo Manzo 240mm Yanagi Ginsanko Ho Wood Handle (D-Shape)

$269.72
$269.72
Jikko Shoren 270mm Kiritsuke Yanagi Ginsanko

Jikko Shoren 270mm Kiritsuke Yanagi Ginsanko

$755.22
$755.22
Trade In Jikko Shiko 180mm Kiritsuke Deba Aogami 2 Ebony

Trade In Jikko Shiko 180mm Kiritsuke Deba Aogami 2 Ebony

$932.47
$932.47
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New Old Stock Konosuke Sakai Keiai NT 150mm Petty Stainless Black Damascus Khii Laurel Handle

New Old Stock Konosuke Sakai Keiai NT 150mm Petty Stainless Black Damascus Khii Laurel Handle

$531.74
$531.74
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Togashi 240mm Gyuto Shirogami 1 Sanbonsugi Mizu Honyaki Zirocote Handle with Saya #124

Togashi 240mm Gyuto Shirogami 1 Sanbonsugi Mizu Honyaki Zirocote Handle with Saya #124

$2,689.51
$2,689.51
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Hitohira Togashi Bunka Aogami 2 Kurouchi Ebony Handle

Hitohira Togashi Bunka Aogami 2 Kurouchi Ebony Handle

$716.69
$716.69
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New Old Stock Konosuke Sakai Keiai NT 210mm Gyuto Stainless Black Damascus Khii Rosewood Handle

New Old Stock Konosuke Sakai Keiai NT 210mm Gyuto Stainless Black Damascus Khii Rosewood Handle

$639.63
$639.63
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New Old Stock Konosuke Sakai Keiai NT 150mm Petty Stainless Black Damascus Khii Rosewood Handle

New Old Stock Konosuke Sakai Keiai NT 150mm Petty Stainless Black Damascus Khii Rosewood Handle

$531.74
$531.74
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Hitohira Tanaka Ren 240mm Gyuto Shirogami 2 Ebony Handle

Hitohira Tanaka Ren 240mm Gyuto Shirogami 2 Ebony Handle

$624.21
$624.21
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Hitohira Togashi 240mm Kiritsuke Gyuto Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Yakusugi Cedar Handle

Hitohira Togashi 240mm Kiritsuke Gyuto Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Yakusugi Cedar Handle

$708.98
$708.98
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Hitohira Tanaka Ren 180mm Nakiri Shirogami 2 Ho Wood Handle

Hitohira Tanaka Ren 180mm Nakiri Shirogami 2 Ho Wood Handle

$393.02
$393.02
Hitohira Togashi 150mm Deba Shirogami 2 Ho Wood (D-Shape) with Saya

Hitohira Togashi 150mm Deba Shirogami 2 Ho Wood (D-Shape) with Saya

$369.90
$369.90
Konosuke Sakai HD2 240mm Wa Gyuto Ho & Ebony Wood Handle with Leather Sheath

Konosuke Sakai HD2 240mm Wa Gyuto Ho & Ebony Wood Handle with Leather Sheath

$608.80
$608.80
Hitohira Togashi 240mm Gyuto Aogami 2 Kurouchi Ebony Handle

Hitohira Togashi 240mm Gyuto Aogami 2 Kurouchi Ebony Handle

$847.70
$847.70
Hitohira Kikuchiyo Manzo 210mm Deba Aogami 2 Ho Wood with Saya

Hitohira Kikuchiyo Manzo 210mm Deba Aogami 2 Ho Wood with Saya

$577.98
$577.98
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New Old Stock Konosuke Sakai GT KD Damascus 210mm Wa-Gyuto VG10 Lacquer Handle & Saya 2010-15

New Old Stock Konosuke Sakai GT KD Damascus 210mm Wa-Gyuto VG10 Lacquer Handle & Saya 2010-15

$1,471.91
$1,471.91
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New Old Stock Konosuke Sakai SD Damascus 240 Sujihiki Western Handle circa 2013-17

New Old Stock Konosuke Sakai SD Damascus 240 Sujihiki Western Handle circa 2013-17

$971.00
$971.00
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New Old Stock Konosuke Sakai SD Damascus 240 Sujihiki Western Handle circa 2013-17

New Old Stock Konosuke Sakai SD Damascus 240 Sujihiki Western Handle circa 2013-17

$971.00
$971.00
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New Old Stock Konosuke Sakai 300mm Yanagi Aogami 1 Macasser Ebony Horn 2013-17

New Old Stock Konosuke Sakai 300mm Yanagi Aogami 1 Macasser Ebony Horn 2013-17

$1,402.55
$1,402.55
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New Old Stock Konosuke Sakai 300mm Yanagi Aogami 1 Ebony Horn 2013-15

New Old Stock Konosuke Sakai 300mm Yanagi Aogami 1 Ebony Horn 2013-15

$1,078.89
$1,078.89
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New Old Stock Konosuke Sakai Fujiyama 270mm Sakimaru-Takohiki Aogami 1 Octagonal Ho/Horn Handle with Saya 2010-15

New Old Stock Konosuke Sakai Fujiyama 270mm Sakimaru-Takohiki Aogami 1 Octagonal Ho/Horn Handle with Saya 2010-15

$809.17
$809.17
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Hitohira Togashi 165mm Petty Aogami 2 Kurouchi Ebony Handle

Hitohira Togashi 165mm Petty Aogami 2 Kurouchi Ebony Handle

$531.74
$531.74
Hitohira Togashi 330mm Yanagi Shirogami 1 Notaremon Mizu Honyaki Finish Tahei Ebony Horn with Saya

Hitohira Togashi 330mm Yanagi Shirogami 1 Notaremon Mizu Honyaki Finish Tahei Ebony Horn with Saya

$2,211.72
$2,211.72
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Hitohira Togashi 180mm Bunka Stainless Clad Shirogami 1 Migaki Ho Wood Handle (D-Shape)

Hitohira Togashi 180mm Bunka Stainless Clad Shirogami 1 Migaki Ho Wood Handle (D-Shape)

$485.50
$485.50
Hitohira Togashi 180mm Deba Shirogami 2 Ho Wood (D-Shape) with Saya

Hitohira Togashi 180mm Deba Shirogami 2 Ho Wood (D-Shape) with Saya

$385.32
$385.32
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Hitohira Kikuchiyo Manzo 165mm Deba Shirogami 3 Ho Wood (D-Shape)

Hitohira Kikuchiyo Manzo 165mm Deba Shirogami 3 Ho Wood (D-Shape)

$292.84
$292.84
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Sakai Kikumori Nakagawa 170mm Petty Stainless Clad Shirogami 1 Keyaki with Saya

Sakai Kikumori Nakagawa 170mm Petty Stainless Clad Shirogami 1 Keyaki with Saya

$536.36
$536.36
Konosuke Sakai HD2 225mm Wa Gyuto Ho & Ebony Wood Handle with Leather Sheath

Konosuke Sakai HD2 225mm Wa Gyuto Ho & Ebony Wood Handle with Leather Sheath

$593.39
$593.39
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Konosuke Sakai HD2 120mm Wa Petty Ho & Ebony Wood Handle with Leather Sheath

Konosuke Sakai HD2 120mm Wa Petty Ho & Ebony Wood Handle with Leather Sheath

$300.55
$300.55
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Hado Sumi 240mm Gyuto Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Finish Burnt Oak Handle

Hado Sumi 240mm Gyuto Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Finish Burnt Oak Handle

$613.42
$613.42
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Hitohira Togashi 150mm Deba Shirogami 2 Ho Wood with Saya

Hitohira Togashi 150mm Deba Shirogami 2 Ho Wood with Saya

$369.90
$369.90
Hitohira Kikuchiyo Manzo 240mm Mioroshi Deba Aogami 2 Ho Wood with Saya

Hitohira Kikuchiyo Manzo 240mm Mioroshi Deba Aogami 2 Ho Wood with Saya

$585.68
$585.68
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Kaneshige Hamono Denim Knife Roll - 5 Pockets

Kaneshige Hamono Denim Knife Roll - 5 Pockets

$218.86
$218.86
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Kaneshige Hamono Denim Knife Roll - 9 Pockets

Kaneshige Hamono Denim Knife Roll - 9 Pockets

$240.44
$240.44
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Konosuke Sakai Fujiyama FM 225mm Gyuto Shirogami 1 Ho Wood Handle with Saya

Konosuke Sakai Fujiyama FM 225mm Gyuto Shirogami 1 Ho Wood Handle with Saya

$798.38
$798.38
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Sakai Kikumori Nakagawa Seiun 150mm Petty VG10 Ebony with Saya

Sakai Kikumori Nakagawa Seiun 150mm Petty VG10 Ebony with Saya

$900.10
$900.10
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Sakai Kikumori Nakagawa Seiun 180mm Santoku VG10 Ebony with Saya

Sakai Kikumori Nakagawa Seiun 180mm Santoku VG10 Ebony with Saya

$1,177.53
$1,177.53
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Sakai Kikumori Nakagawa Seiun 210mm Gyuto VG10 Ebony with Saya

Sakai Kikumori Nakagawa Seiun 210mm Gyuto VG10 Ebony with Saya

$1,208.35
$1,208.35
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Hitohira Togashi 270mm Yanagi Shirogami 2 D Ho / Horn with Saya

Hitohira Togashi 270mm Yanagi Shirogami 2 D Ho / Horn with Saya

$369.90
$369.90
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Hitohira Tanaka Ren 180mm Santoku Shirogami 2 Ho Wood

Hitohira Tanaka Ren 180mm Santoku Shirogami 2 Ho Wood

$369.90
$369.90
Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 135mm Ajisaki Ginsanko Ebony Black Buffalo Horn Handle

Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 135mm Ajisaki Ginsanko Ebony Black Buffalo Horn Handle

$462.38
$462.38
Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 330mm Sakimaru Yanagi Ginsanko Kyomen Ebony Black Buffalo Horn Handle

Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 330mm Sakimaru Yanagi Ginsanko Kyomen Ebony Black Buffalo Horn Handle

$918.60
$918.60
Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 300mm Sakimaru Yanagi Ginsanko Kyomen Ebony Black Buffalo Horn Handle

Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 300mm Sakimaru Yanagi Ginsanko Kyomen Ebony Black Buffalo Horn Handle

$813.79
$813.79
Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 270mm Sakimaru Yanagi Ginsanko Kyomen Ebony Black Buffalo Horn Handle

Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 270mm Sakimaru Yanagi Ginsanko Kyomen Ebony Black Buffalo Horn Handle

$736.73
$736.73
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Hitohira Togashi 165mm Deba Shirogami 2 Ho Wood Octagonal with Saya

Hitohira Togashi 165mm Deba Shirogami 2 Ho Wood Octagonal with Saya

$431.55
$431.55
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Hitohira Gorobei 180mm Deba Shirogami 3 Ho Wood (D-Shape) - LEFTY

Hitohira Gorobei 180mm Deba Shirogami 3 Ho Wood (D-Shape) - LEFTY

$354.49
$354.49
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Hitohira Togashi 165mm Deba Shirogami 2 Ho Wood (D-Shape) with Saya

Hitohira Togashi 165mm Deba Shirogami 2 Ho Wood (D-Shape) with Saya

$393.02
$393.02