Seisuke Knife Blog

Using ancient techniques, Japanese ironsand is made into supremely high-quality steel known as tamahagane for use in Japanese swords. How are these swords made? What exactly are the properties of t...

This unassuming yet unique workshop tucked away in the Japanese countryside contains the legacy of hundreds of years of traditional knife-making.

Which one should I buy? Hi everyone! This week, we’ll be discussing the differences between two distinct styles of Japanese knife: the santoku and the nakiri, pictured below.    A Santoku (left...

Where do I begin? Welcome to the first of our periodic Seisuke Knife informational blog posts! My name is Jun, and here we’ll be discussing a wide range of knife-related topics. This week, we’ll be...