Japanese kitchen knives and tools, bought for you

Japanese kitchen knives are prized by chefs worldwide. Sakai, Seki, Echizen and Tsubame-Sanjo are the great knife-making centers, from hand-forged artisan blades to famous brands, and Tokyo's Kappabashi street is a paradise of professional kitchen tools. We buy directly from makers and specialist stores.

Tell us the style, steel, length and handle you want — or ask us for advice. We buy from makers and specialist stores and can have the knife engraved where offered.

Some countries restrict the import of knives and some carriers have special rules. We check your destination before quoting and ship knives securely packed.

Every request is different, so we quote each one individually. Asking for a quote is free and without obligation.

How it works

Four simple steps from your request to delivery at your door.

  1. Tell us what you need

    Send us the product, a link or a photo, plus the delivery country — by form, email or phone.

  2. Receive your personal quote

    We check availability and send you a clear, all-inclusive quote: item price, our service fee, shipping and insurance.

  3. We buy and inspect

    Once you approve, we purchase the item in Japan, inspect it and send you photos if you wish.

  4. We ship it to you

    Your order is professionally packed and shipped insured and tracked, with all export documents.

Questions about this service

Can you ship knives to my country?

Most countries allow kitchen knives, but some restrict them. We check the rules for your destination before quoting.

Can you have my name engraved on the knife?

Many makers and stores offer engraving. We arrange it for you where available.

Where we buy Japanese knives & kitchen tools

All regions and prefectures

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J-beauty, skincare & drugstore

Japanese skincare and cosmetics, sunscreen, drugstore favorites, Japan-only editions and Kumano makeup brushes.

Japanese whisky, sake & spirits

Japanese whisky and limited releases, sake from famous breweries, shochu, umeshu and Japanese gin.

Matcha, tea & Japanese snacks

Uji matcha and Japanese green tea, Japan-only snacks and KitKat flavors, seasonings, wagashi and regional specialties.

Cameras, electronics & audio

New and used cameras and lenses, Japan-only electronics, audio gear, rice cookers and kitchen appliances.

Ceramics, lacquer & crafts

Arita, Mino, Mashiko and Bizen ceramics, lacquerware, Nambu ironware, Imabari towels and traditional crafts.

Anime, figures, games & cards

Anime goods and figures, Gunpla and model kits, Japan-exclusive games and consoles, trading cards and Pokémon Center items.

JDM car & motorcycle parts

Genuine and JDM-only car parts, tuning parts, motorcycle parts and accessories from Japanese dealers and specialists.

Proxy buying & package forwarding

Proxy buying from Mercari, Yahoo! Auctions, Rakuten and Amazon Japan, plus package forwarding to you.

Personal shopping & business sourcing

Anything else: live video shopping, gifts, private sellers, made-to-measure orders and manufacturer visits.

Tell us what you are looking for

Describe the item and where it should be delivered. We will reply with a personalized quote.

Every request is different, so we quote each one individually. Asking for a quote is free and without obligation.

Request a free quote