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Niigata Prefecture

Niigata Prefecture

Accueil | Niigata Prefecture

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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Prince Silver Stainless Steel Peeler

Prince Silver Stainless Steel Peeler

$39.34
$39.34
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Prince Iron Tamago Pan

Prince Iron Tamago Pan

$148.94
$148.94
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Hitohira TD 210mm Gyuto SLD Tsuchime Walnut Handle

Hitohira TD 210mm Gyuto SLD Tsuchime Walnut Handle

$224.81
$224.81
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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

$189.69
$189.69
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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

$250.10
$250.10
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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

$189.69
$189.69
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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

$188.28
$188.28
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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

$231.84
$231.84
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Hitohira TD 210mm Gyuto Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi

Hitohira TD 210mm Gyuto Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi

$203.74
$203.74
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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

$250.10
$250.10
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Hitohira TD 210mm Gyuto Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Nashiji Western

Hitohira TD 210mm Gyuto Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Nashiji Western

$231.84
$231.84
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Hitohira TD 150mm Petty Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Walnut Handle

Hitohira TD 150mm Petty Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Walnut Handle

$182.66
$182.66
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Hitohira TD 165mm Nakiri SLD Tsuchime Walnut Handle

Hitohira TD 165mm Nakiri SLD Tsuchime Walnut Handle

$196.71
$196.71
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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

$188.28
$188.28
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Hitohira TD 240mm Gyuto SLD Tsuchime Walnut Handle

Hitohira TD 240mm Gyuto SLD Tsuchime Walnut Handle

$295.07
$295.07
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Yoshikane Hamono 210mm Kiritsuke Gyuto SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 210mm Kiritsuke Gyuto SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

$545.17
$545.17
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Hitohira TD 165mm Stout Gyuto SLD Tsuchime Walnut Handle

Hitohira TD 165mm Stout Gyuto SLD Tsuchime Walnut Handle

$189.69
$189.69
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Hitohira TD 150mm Honesuki Kaku Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi

Hitohira TD 150mm Honesuki Kaku Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi

$175.63
$175.63
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Tagai Sanjo 210mm Gyuto Stainless Clad Shirogami 2 Oak and Wenge Handle

Tagai Sanjo 210mm Gyuto Stainless Clad Shirogami 2 Oak and Wenge Handle

$503.02
$503.02
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Yoshikane Hamono 210mm Gyuto Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 210mm Gyuto Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

$488.97
$488.97
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Kaji-bei 135mm Nakiri Iron Clad Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Ho Wood/Horn Handle

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

$165.80
$165.80
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Hitohira TD 135mm Petty Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Walnut Handle

Hitohira TD 135mm Petty Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Walnut Handle

$154.56
$154.56
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Tagai Sanjo 165mm Santoku SLD Oak and Wenge Handle

Tagai Sanjo 165mm Santoku SLD Oak and Wenge Handle

$356.89
$356.89
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Yoshikane Hamono 240mm Gyuto SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 240mm Gyuto SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

$573.27
$573.27
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Hitohira TD 240mm Gyuto Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Walnut Handle

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

$259.94
$259.94
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Yoshikane Hamono 240mm Gyuto Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 240mm Gyuto Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

$503.02
$503.02
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Tagai Sanjo 150mm Petty SLD Oak and Wenge Handle

Tagai Sanjo 150mm Petty SLD Oak and Wenge Handle

$314.74
$314.74
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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

$189.69
$189.69
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Hitohira TD 165mm Santoku SLD Tsuchime Walnut Handle

Hitohira TD 165mm Santoku SLD Tsuchime Walnut Handle

$196.71
$196.71
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Hitohira TD 210mm Gyuto SLD Stainless Clad Nashiji Walnut

Hitohira TD 210mm Gyuto SLD Stainless Clad Nashiji Walnut

$203.74
$203.74
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Hitohira TD 135mm Petty SLD Tsuchime Walnut Handle

Hitohira TD 135mm Petty SLD Tsuchime Walnut Handle

$168.61
$168.61
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Hitohira TD 170mm Bunka SLD Tsuchime Walnut Handle

Hitohira TD 170mm Bunka SLD Tsuchime Walnut Handle

$210.76
$210.76
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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

$165.80
$165.80
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Hitohira TD 125mm Petty Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Nashiji Western

Hitohira TD 125mm Petty Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Nashiji Western

$168.61
$168.61
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Tagai Sanjo 135mm Petty Stainless Clad Shirogami 2 Oak and Wenge Handle

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

$266.96
$266.96
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Wakui 210mm Gyuto Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Nashiji Warikomi Chestnut

Wakui 210mm Gyuto Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Nashiji Warikomi Chestnut

$418.71
$418.71
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Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Santoku SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Santoku SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

$438.38
$438.38
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Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Bunka Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Bunka Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

$446.81
$446.81
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Yoshikane Hamono 210mm Gyuto SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 210mm Gyuto SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

$545.17
$545.17
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Konosuke Sanjo GS+ 210mm Gyuto SLD Khii Laurel Handle with Leather Sheath

Konosuke Sanjo GS+ 210mm Gyuto SLD Khii Laurel Handle with Leather Sheath

$452.43
$452.43
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Wakui 210mm Gyuto V2 Carbon Kurouchi Nashiji Ho Octagonal

Wakui 210mm Gyuto V2 Carbon Kurouchi Nashiji Ho Octagonal

$348.46
$348.46
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Yoshikane Hamono 240mm Sujihiki Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 240mm Sujihiki Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

$550.79
$550.79
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Yoshikane Hamono 210mm Kiritsuke Gyuto Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 210mm Kiritsuke Gyuto Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

$488.97
$488.97
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Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Bunka SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Bunka SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

$488.97
$488.97
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Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Nakiri SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Nakiri SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

$531.12
$531.12
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Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Nakiri Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Nakiri Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

$446.81
$446.81
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Hitohira TD 135mm Petty SLD Nashiji Walnut Handle

Hitohira TD 135mm Petty SLD Nashiji Walnut Handle

$182.66
$182.66
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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

$356.89
$356.89