Japanese chef knives and whetstones

HADO Shiosai

Our latest addition from Sakai, Japan. SPG2 powder steel with clean lines and brutal performance.

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Popular knife makers

Shiro Kamo

Hatsukokoro

Masashi Yamamoto

Ohishi

Kashima

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Restoration/repairs

Meet our blacksmiths

Takamura

Takamura is undoubtedly one of Japan's most distinguished manufacturers of handmade stainless steel knives. The forge is located in the city of Echizen (Takefu) in western Japan. It has been...

Shigeki Tanaka

Shigeki Tanaka is a well-known Japanese knifemaker. He is the son of Kazuyuki Tanaka, who passed away in 2012 after an illness. Shigeki has been rigorously trained since childhood, and...

Shiro Kamo

Shiro Kamo is one of our most valued blacksmiths. He has visited our store on several occasions and has also held sharpening demonstrations for our customers. Shiro Kamo lives and...

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Frequently Asked Questions

You have a 90-day return policy with Cleancut. The product must be unused and in original condition for the return to be approved. Return shipping is not included.

We normally ship your order within 1-2 business days. All knives are carefully inspected before shipping. If delivery is delayed for any reason, we will contact you.

The vast majority of our knives are made in Japan, primarily in the well-known knife regions of Sanjo, Takefu, Sakai, and Seki. We also have a few knife series that are manufactured in Sweden, Switzerland, and Germany.

EU
UPS shipping: €15
Free shipping on orders over €195

Malta & Cyprus
UPS shipping: €30
Free shipping on orders over €500

Norway, Switzerland & the UK
UPS shipping: €10
Free shipping on orders over €150

Rest of the world
UPS shipping: €30
Free shipping on orders over €500