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Niigata Prefecture

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.

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Hitohira TD 165mm Nakiri Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Walnut Handle

Hitohira TD 165mm Nakiri Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Walnut Handle

£103.18
£103.18
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Hitohira TD 165mm Santoku Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Walnut Handle

Hitohira TD 165mm Santoku Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Walnut Handle

£91.72
£91.72
Kaji-bei 165mm Santoku Iron Clad Aogami 2 Suminagashi Kurouchi Burnt Chestnut/Horn Handle

Kaji-bei 165mm Santoku Iron Clad Aogami 2 Suminagashi Kurouchi Burnt Chestnut/Horn Handle

£136.04
£136.04
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Hitohira TD 170mm Santoku Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Nashiji Western Handle

Hitohira TD 170mm Santoku Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Nashiji Western Handle

£110.82
£110.82
Kaji-bei 165mm Santoku Iron Clad Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Ho Wood/Horn Handle

Kaji-bei 165mm Santoku Iron Clad Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Ho Wood/Horn Handle

£102.42
£102.42
Kaji-bei 165mm Nakiri Iron Clad Aogami 2 Suminagashi Kurouchi Burnt Chestnut/Horn Handle

Kaji-bei 165mm Nakiri Iron Clad Aogami 2 Suminagashi Kurouchi Burnt Chestnut/Horn Handle

£136.04
£136.04
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Hitohira TD 165mm Nakiri SLD Tsuchime Walnut Handle

Hitohira TD 165mm Nakiri SLD Tsuchime Walnut Handle

£107.00
£107.00
Kaji-bei 165mm Nakiri Iron Clad Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Ho Wood/Horn Handle

Kaji-bei 165mm Nakiri Iron Clad Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Ho Wood/Horn Handle

£102.42
£102.42
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Gihei 165mm Santoku ZDP189 Keyaki Handle

Gihei 165mm Santoku ZDP189 Keyaki Handle

£304.19
£304.19
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Gihei 165mm Nakiri ZDP189 Keyaki Handle

Gihei 165mm Nakiri ZDP189 Keyaki Handle

£304.19
£304.19
Hitohira TD 165mm Stout Gyuto SLD Tsuchime Walnut Handle

Hitohira TD 165mm Stout Gyuto SLD Tsuchime Walnut Handle

£103.18
£103.18
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Gihei 180mm Gyuto ZDP189 Keyaki Handle

Gihei 180mm Gyuto ZDP189 Keyaki Handle

£319.47
£319.47
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Hitohira TD 165mm Santoku SLD Tsuchime Walnut Handle

Hitohira TD 165mm Santoku SLD Tsuchime Walnut Handle

£107.00
£107.00
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Hitohira TD 170mm Bunka SLD Tsuchime Walnut Handle

Hitohira TD 170mm Bunka SLD Tsuchime Walnut Handle

£114.64
£114.64
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Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Santoku SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Santoku SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

£238.46
£238.46
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Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Bunka Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Bunka Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

£243.05
£243.05
Tagai Sanjo 165mm Santoku SLD Oak and Wenge Handle

Tagai Sanjo 165mm Santoku SLD Oak and Wenge Handle

£194.13
£194.13
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Hitohira TD 165mm Gyuto Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Walnut Handle

Hitohira TD 165mm Gyuto Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Walnut Handle

£95.54
£95.54
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Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Bunka SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Bunka SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

£265.97
£265.97
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Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Nakiri Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Nakiri Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

£243.05
£243.05
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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

£114.64
£114.64
Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Nakiri SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Nakiri SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

£288.90
£288.90
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Wakui 180mm Santoku Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Nashiji Warikomi Chestnut

Wakui 180mm Santoku Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Nashiji Warikomi Chestnut

£224.70
£224.70
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Wakui 180mm Santoku V2 Carbon Kurouchi Nashiji Ho Wood Handle

Wakui 180mm Santoku V2 Carbon Kurouchi Nashiji Ho Wood Handle

£174.26
£174.26
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Hitohira TD 165mm Nakiri SLD Nashiji Walnut Handle

Hitohira TD 165mm Nakiri SLD Nashiji Walnut Handle

£99.36
£99.36
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Wakui 165mm Nakiri V2 Carbon Kurouchi Nashiji Ho Octagonal

Wakui 165mm Nakiri V2 Carbon Kurouchi Nashiji Ho Octagonal

£174.26
£174.26
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Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Santoku Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Santoku Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

£243.05
£243.05
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Wakui 165mm Nakiri Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Nashiji Warikomi Chestnut

Wakui 165mm Nakiri Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Nashiji Warikomi Chestnut

£217.06
£217.06
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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)

£107.00
£107.00
Hitohira TD 170mm Bunka Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Ho Wood Handle

Hitohira TD 170mm Bunka Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Ho Wood Handle

£122.29
£122.29
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Hitohira TD 165mm Santoku SLD Nashiji Walnut Handle

Hitohira TD 165mm Santoku SLD Nashiji Walnut Handle

£99.36
£99.36
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Hitohira TD 170mm Bunka SLD Nashiji Walnut Handle

Hitohira TD 170mm Bunka SLD Nashiji Walnut Handle

£110.82
£110.82
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Hitohira TD 165mm Gyuto SLD Nashiji Walnut Handle

Hitohira TD 165mm Gyuto SLD Nashiji Walnut Handle

£99.36
£99.36
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Hatsukokoro Komorebi 180mm Santoku Aogami 2 Damascus Ebony Handle

Hatsukokoro Komorebi 180mm Santoku Aogami 2 Damascus Ebony Handle

£281.26
£281.26
£342.40
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Hitohira Hinode (Hinoura) 180mm Santoku Shirogami 2 Tsuchime Ho Wood (D-Shape)

Hitohira Hinode (Hinoura) 180mm Santoku Shirogami 2 Tsuchime Ho Wood (D-Shape)

£179.61
£179.61
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Hitohira TD 165mm Nakiri Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Migaki Walnut Handle

Hitohira TD 165mm Nakiri Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Migaki Walnut Handle

£99.36
£99.36
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Tagai Sanjo 165mm Santoku Stainless Clad Shirogami 2 Oak and Wenge Handle

Tagai Sanjo 165mm Santoku Stainless Clad Shirogami 2 Oak and Wenge Handle

£207.89
£207.89
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Godo Tadaharu Niigata 165mm Single Bevel Nata Cherry

Godo Tadaharu Niigata 165mm Single Bevel Nata Cherry

£82.54
£82.54
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Hitohira Hinode (Hinoura) 180mm Petty Shirogami 2 Nashiji Ho Wood (Oval)

Hitohira Hinode (Hinoura) 180mm Petty Shirogami 2 Nashiji Ho Wood (Oval)

£145.22
£145.22
Tanabe Tatara Tsukasa Hinoura 170mm Santoku Tamahagane Suminagashi Sakura / Horn

Tanabe Tatara Tsukasa Hinoura 170mm Santoku Tamahagane Suminagashi Sakura / Horn

£3,725.93
£3,725.93
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Hitohira TD 165mm Nakiri Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Ho Wood Handle (D-Shape)

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

£95.54
£95.54
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Hitohira TD 165mm Santoku Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Ho Wood Handle (Octagonal)

Hitohira TD 165mm Santoku Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Ho Wood Handle (Octagonal)

£113.12
£113.12
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Nakaya Heiji 180mm Gyuto Swedish Semi-Stainless & Iron Burnt Chestnut & Walnut

Nakaya Heiji 180mm Gyuto Swedish Semi-Stainless & Iron Burnt Chestnut & Walnut

£281.26
£281.26
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Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Santoku SLD Damascus Kurouchi Burnt Chestnut Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Santoku SLD Damascus Kurouchi Burnt Chestnut Handle

£411.19
£411.19
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Hitohira TD 170mm Bunka Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Ho Wood Handle (D-Shape)

Hitohira TD 170mm Bunka Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Ho Wood Handle (D-Shape)

£107.00
£107.00
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Wakui 165mm Nakiri Stainless Clad Shirogami 2 Migaki Warikomi Ho Octagonal

Wakui 165mm Nakiri Stainless Clad Shirogami 2 Migaki Warikomi Ho Octagonal

£217.06
£217.06
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New Vintage Yoshikane 165mm Santoku SKD Tsuchime D Ho/Horn Handle

New Vintage Yoshikane 165mm Santoku SKD Tsuchime D Ho/Horn Handle

£319.47
£319.47
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New Vintage Yoshikane 180mm Wa-Santoku SLD Suminagashi Half-Octagonal Enju/Double Horn Handle

New Vintage Yoshikane 180mm Wa-Santoku SLD Suminagashi Half-Octagonal Enju/Double Horn Handle

£457.05
£457.05