Steelmaking has been at the beating heart of Honshu 本州, Japan’s largest island, for more than 800 years. From traditional techniques like Mokume-gane 木目金 – with its distinctive layered patterns to ironworking, swordsmithing and metal casting – Japan’s metal craft techniques were evolved and refined over the centuries. Kamikoto builds on this legacy to keep tradition alive in a changing world.
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Why Kamikoto Japanese Steel Blades?
Individually inspected
& signed
Single bevel blades
Japanese Honshu Steel
Ash wood box
Keeping Tradition Alive
Handcrafted Japanese Steel Knives
Kanpeki Knife Set
Specifications:
Handcrafted from Japanese steel using traditional techniques passed down through generations of knifesmiths.
- 7-inch Nakiri vegetable knife
- 8.5-inch Slicing knife
- 5-inch Utility knife
- Single bevel 片刃 Kata-ha blade
- Lifetime Guarantee
Would-be Retail Price: $341
Direct-to-Consumer Price:
Senshi Knife Set
Specifications:
- 10-inch Chef knife
- 5.5-inch Utility knife
- Single bevel 片刃 Kata-ha blade
- Wooden Display Stand
- Lifetime Guarantee
Would-be Retail Price: $1,375
Direct-to-Consumer Price: $289
Kensei Knife Set
Specifications:
- 6.5-inch Boning knife
- 9.5-inch Kiritsuke knife
- Single bevel 片刃 Kata-ha blade
- Lifetime Guarantee
Would-be Retail Price: $1,015
Direct-to-Consumer Price: $213
Ryoshi Knife Set
Specifications:
- 7.5-inch Deba
- 10-inch Yanagiba
- Single bevel 片刃 Kata-ha blade
- Lifetime Guarantee
Would-be Retail Price: $1,345
Direct-to-Consumer Price: $396