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January 2026

We’re kicking off the new year with a simple thank you to everyone who supports the shop. We’ve got a bunch of custom-built knives on the bench, fresh Japanese blades coming in, and new stock still being added as it lands. Whether you’re looking for a one-off custom or keeping an eye out for what’s next, there’s plenty more coming very soon.

🛒 If you’re not sure where to start, our Knife Quiz below is a great place to point you in the right direction.

This Week’s Favorite

Hatsukokoro Hikari SLD Birch 4 - Pcs Set - Kakushin

Hatsukokoro Hikari SLD Series

This week’s Knife of the Week goes to a blade built for pure efficiency: the Hatsukokoro 165mm Hikari Nakiri.

If your cooking revolves around vegetables, this Japanese Nakiri knife is hard to beat. The tall, flat profile is designed for fast, clean push-cuts — ideal for slicing, chopping, and prepping vegetables, fruits, herbs, and firm produce with precision and control.

Forged from SLD semi-stainless steel, it delivers carbon-like sharpness with much easier maintenance. At 61 HRC, it takes a fine edge, holds it well, and stays stable through long prep sessions.

With its clean Migaki finish, thin geometry, and birch wood handle, this Japanese vegetable knife is simple, elegant, and incredibly effective — a true workhorse for anyone who loves cooking with vegetables.

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Knife Collection (Made in Japan)

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Japanese knives have been getting a lot of attention in the culinary world thanks to their beauty, sharpness, and overall construction. At Kakushin's Knife Shop, we carry a wide range of kitchen knives, the majority of which are made in Japan.

From handmade (forged) to factory-made, and even custom models, the variety found on our site will get you hooked. Among these models, you will find styles and shapes ranging from Gyuto, Kiritsuke, Santoku, Nakiri, and even Petty utility knives, as well as other specialty blades such as Sujihiki and cleavers (Chuka bocho).

Are you interested in learning more about Japanese knives or what differentiates a handmade vs. factory-made knife? Check out our blogs.

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Newspaper article Kakushin

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE

Mike Sirek, owner of Kakushin's Knife Store, in Gatineau (Le Droit, Patrick Woodbury/Le Droit, Patrick Woodbury).

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