Behind this shop is a small French team that selects and imports blades directly from Hideo Kitaoka, a blacksmith in Echizen. We started by looking for a real Japanese knife for ourselves, without bluff or misleading marketing.

We were tired of websites selling “67-layer Damascus” without ever naming the forge or the steel. Too many people get caught out, especially when buying a gift. We created this shop to offer only blades whose origin and quality can be proven.

Every knife comes from Hideo Kitaoka's workshop in Echizen. The steel is named, the construction can be verified, and we provide an identity card with every blade. We offer free name engraving. Customer service is run by real people, not bots.

This shop is for anyone who wants to give (or treat themselves to) a real Japanese knife without the risk of getting it wrong or being ripped off.

Discover the collection and choose the blade that suits you.