Kitchen knives by Kiya
KNIVES MADE IN THE COUNTRY OF SAMURAI.
If you are visiting Japan and looking for something sharp. You are in the right place. Knives made in Japan are high quality and indisputable. Chefs from all around the world are visiting Japan to buy the finest knives.
Price may not be as you expect, in a good way. High quality knives are sold from around $80. Going to knives and scissors market is one thing. Another is visiting a shop that is specialized in blades and related equipments.
Kiya, the blades shop located in Nihonbashi, Tokyo has hundreds of kitchen knives and scissors selections. Having nearly 450 years of making blades.
Danjuro model.
Price: from ¥21,600 to ¥23,760
Danjuro is a name of existed kabuki actor who is known to be the best of best. High grade of hardness and long-lasting. The more you use, the more it fits.
Yoshihisa model.
Price: from ¥7,344 to ¥45,360
Ernest for daily use. Price will vary on lengths of the blade. Sharpness of the blade is incredibly high, and fairly easy to sharpen.
Izutsuki Kiya model.
Price: from ¥10,260 to ¥68,364
Suitable for both daily use and professional. This model has the widest variety of blades.
Where to buy: "Kiya"
Address: 2-2-1, Muromachi, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Open hours: 10:00 to 20:00
Closed on: 1st January
Kiya official site:
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