Jikko Cutlery

With roots tracing back to 1901, Jikko Cutlery stands as one of Sakai's oldest knife-making establishments. Now helmed by family descendant Toshiyuki Jikko, this prestigious company has earned its reputation through generations of craftsmanship, regularly collaborating with chefs across Japan to refine their designs. Their mastery of hatsuke—the meticulous process of forming, sharpening, and polishing knife edges—has established Jikko as one of Japan's most reliable high-end knife producers, creating blades with exceptional performance and precision.

Jikko Cutlery's commitment to traditional craftsmanship is evident in their collaboration with renowned local artisans like Tatsuo Ikeda and Kenichi Shiraki. These partnerships yield unique, handcrafted blades that honor Sakai's swordsmithing heritage while incorporating innovative techniques. Their distinguished collections include honyaki high carbon steel knives that employ metallurgic processes reminiscent of ancient samurai swords, demonstrating Jikko's perfect balance of historical reverence and cutting-edge quality that has sustained their excellence for over a century.