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'It takes a well-trained chef to appreciate the real value of a Japanese knife, and for those who do, loyalty runs deep."

Japaneseknives.eu is a specialist shop for professional, exclusive yet very affordable and often unique Japanese kitchen knives and other cooking utensils. Next to a professional sharpening service we have the largest selection of Japanese knives in Europe. We are located in the centre of the Netherlands and we ship knives all over the world! free worldwide shipping for all order above € 250!

If you order an item outside of the European Union or with a valid EU Tax number the 21% (Dutch) VAT will be deducted automatically.

Information for UK customers

Custom knives

We can now offer very unique and beautiful Japanese handforged knives with custom handles by our affiliated craftsmen. Click here for the overview of custom made knives and knives with custom made handles.

Extra discount on MCUSTA-Zanmai saya

We no longer stock MCUSTA products. That is why the remaining items we still have in stock, such as wooden blade covers, are now offered at a substantial discount. While supplies last.

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New in our online shop

New!
Mitsuboshi Nagomi set 2 steak knives, 90 mm Red and Red pakkawood handle-
Mitsuboshi Nagomi set of 2 serrated steak knives 90 mm

This set of 2 Japanese steak knives is made of Japanese rust-resistant steel. The double-sided sharpened blade is very thin and manually sharpened and has no thickenings,…
€ 149,⁰⁰ € 129,⁰⁰
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New!
Mitsuboshi Nagomi set 2 steak knives, 90 mm Black and Black pakkawood handle-
Mitsuboshi Nagomi set of 2 serrated steak knives 90 mm

This set of 2 Japanese steak knives is made of Japanese rust-resistant steel. The double-sided sharpened blade is very thin and manually sharpened and has no thickenings,…
€ 149,⁰⁰ € 129,⁰⁰
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Unique cutting board (handmade), end-grain glued from Maple and Cherry wood, Zigzag pattern
Beautiful handmade cutting board by Jaap Driest.

∙ 27 x 38.5 cm
∙ 33.5 mm thick
∙ 2260 grams
∙ End-grain glued from Maple and Cherry wood with a beautiful Zigzag pattern
∙ Unique design, only one available
∙ With…
€ 119,⁰⁰
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Burned oak handle
Kagemitsu Tetsukage kogashi ōku 鉄影, kiritsuke gyuto 210 mm (chef's knife), Aogami #2 - Burned oak handle -
Kagemitsu Tetsukage Kiritsuke GyutoDouble-beveled laminated sanmai blade with a core of Japanese Aogami #2 steel, also known as Blue Paper Steel. The blade is extremely thin and hand-ground, with no thickening behind the edge,…
€ 189,⁰⁰ € 149,⁰⁰
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Etched finish
Kagemitsu Tetsukage Fushoku Kakō 鉄影腐食加工 , kiritsuke gyuto 210 mm (chef's knife), Aogami #2 -blade only-
Kagemitsu Tetsukage 鉄影 Kiritsuke Gyuto

Double-sided laminated, Sanmai-style blade with a core of Japanese Aogami #2 steel, also known as Blue Paper Steel. The blade is extremely thin and hand-sharpened, without thickening…
€ 129,⁰⁰ € 99,⁰⁰
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Oak handle
Kagemitsu Tetsukage Oku 鉄影, kiritsuke gyuto 210 mm (chef's knife), Aogami #2 -Oak handle-
Kagemitsu Tetsukage 鉄影 Kiritsuke Gyuto

Double-sided laminated, Sanmai-style blade with a core of Japanese Aogami #2 steel, also known as Blue Paper Steel. The blade is extremely thin and hand-sharpened, without thickening…
€ 179,⁰⁰ € 139,⁰⁰
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-40%
Katsumoto 太古の刀 Taikō no Tō Kuro, Kiritsuke santoku 190 mm (universal knife)
Katsumoto 太古の刀 Taikō no Tō Kuro — A knife as a meeting point of civilizations

Over the course of four centuries, Japan, China, and the Netherlands became uniquely connected through maritime trade networks that…
€ 149,⁰⁰ € 89,⁰⁰
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-45%
Kagemitsu honing rod for serrations (bread knives, etc)
Diamond Honing Rod

This compact and highly practical semi-round solid steel honing rod is coated with diamond grit, allowing knives to be sharpened quickly and efficiently. Diamond rods are more abrasive than ceramic honing rods,…
€ 17,⁹⁵ € 9,⁹⁵
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