Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide - Japanese Knifemakers!
@ichimonji-jp.bsky.social
A Japanese traditional kitchen knife maker on Doguyasuji in Osaka. Focusing on sharpness, we've been making knives since 1953!
Good Morning #Osaka!
Cloudy, top of 24.
Our Domestic PR team is cooking up a really exciting event with the Natural Whetstone Museum in a couple of months. Keep an eye out for future information!
Do you own a natural whetstone?
Cloudy, top of 24.
Our Domestic PR team is cooking up a really exciting event with the Natural Whetstone Museum in a couple of months. Keep an eye out for future information!
Do you own a natural whetstone?
October 20, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Good Morning #Osaka!
Cloudy, top of 24.
Our Domestic PR team is cooking up a really exciting event with the Natural Whetstone Museum in a couple of months. Keep an eye out for future information!
Do you own a natural whetstone?
Cloudy, top of 24.
Our Domestic PR team is cooking up a really exciting event with the Natural Whetstone Museum in a couple of months. Keep an eye out for future information!
Do you own a natural whetstone?
Many people love a good burger, but have you eaten one using game meat before?
Introducing "Game Meat x Kireaji" - a workshop using your senses to learn about venison and how it is broken down and used in food.
There will be hamburger grilling and eating too!
www.ichimonji.co.jp/products/gij...
Introducing "Game Meat x Kireaji" - a workshop using your senses to learn about venison and how it is broken down and used in food.
There will be hamburger grilling and eating too!
www.ichimonji.co.jp/products/gij...
July 11, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Many people love a good burger, but have you eaten one using game meat before?
Introducing "Game Meat x Kireaji" - a workshop using your senses to learn about venison and how it is broken down and used in food.
There will be hamburger grilling and eating too!
www.ichimonji.co.jp/products/gij...
Introducing "Game Meat x Kireaji" - a workshop using your senses to learn about venison and how it is broken down and used in food.
There will be hamburger grilling and eating too!
www.ichimonji.co.jp/products/gij...
Good afternoon #Osaka!
Sunny today, top of 33.
We have been using teak wood a lot more at work recently, take a look at some of our handles using it!
Sunny today, top of 33.
We have been using teak wood a lot more at work recently, take a look at some of our handles using it!
June 30, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Good afternoon #Osaka!
Sunny today, top of 33.
We have been using teak wood a lot more at work recently, take a look at some of our handles using it!
Sunny today, top of 33.
We have been using teak wood a lot more at work recently, take a look at some of our handles using it!
One of our most popular knives, the 225mm "Ten" FV10 Kiritsuke-Gyuto is back in stock!
A monosteel VG10 knife with lacquered oak handle, this knife is all about thinness, hardness and performance. Plus it looks stunning! Get yours now!
global.ichimonji.co.jp/products/fv1...
A monosteel VG10 knife with lacquered oak handle, this knife is all about thinness, hardness and performance. Plus it looks stunning! Get yours now!
global.ichimonji.co.jp/products/fv1...
June 24, 2025 at 4:32 AM
One of our most popular knives, the 225mm "Ten" FV10 Kiritsuke-Gyuto is back in stock!
A monosteel VG10 knife with lacquered oak handle, this knife is all about thinness, hardness and performance. Plus it looks stunning! Get yours now!
global.ichimonji.co.jp/products/fv1...
A monosteel VG10 knife with lacquered oak handle, this knife is all about thinness, hardness and performance. Plus it looks stunning! Get yours now!
global.ichimonji.co.jp/products/fv1...
What's the thinnest bladed kitchen knife you own?
June 6, 2025 at 8:20 AM
What's the thinnest bladed kitchen knife you own?
Good Morning #Osaka!
Rainy today, top of 23.
It is going to be raining all weekend...
Unfortunate timing with so many wonderful events on in Osaka this weekend too! Get a good umbrella, you will need it.
Rainy today, top of 23.
It is going to be raining all weekend...
Unfortunate timing with so many wonderful events on in Osaka this weekend too! Get a good umbrella, you will need it.
May 29, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Good Morning #Osaka!
Rainy today, top of 23.
It is going to be raining all weekend...
Unfortunate timing with so many wonderful events on in Osaka this weekend too! Get a good umbrella, you will need it.
Rainy today, top of 23.
It is going to be raining all weekend...
Unfortunate timing with so many wonderful events on in Osaka this weekend too! Get a good umbrella, you will need it.
Good Morning #Osaka!
Sunny today, top of 26.
The heat really is coming back, hey? Be sure to drink plenty of fluids!
It's raining the rest of the week after today too, so get your umbrella ready.
Sunny today, top of 26.
The heat really is coming back, hey? Be sure to drink plenty of fluids!
It's raining the rest of the week after today too, so get your umbrella ready.
May 28, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Good Morning #Osaka!
Sunny today, top of 26.
The heat really is coming back, hey? Be sure to drink plenty of fluids!
It's raining the rest of the week after today too, so get your umbrella ready.
Sunny today, top of 26.
The heat really is coming back, hey? Be sure to drink plenty of fluids!
It's raining the rest of the week after today too, so get your umbrella ready.
NEW NAKAGAWA KNIVES IN STOCK!
All of these are Silver Steel #3 / Ginsan!
Top: 150mm Petty, Yew Handle
Middle: Santoku, Sakura Wood Handle
Bottom: Walnut Handle
Message for details or prices! The petty is not on our website yet, but we can still sell it - just ask!
All of these are Silver Steel #3 / Ginsan!
Top: 150mm Petty, Yew Handle
Middle: Santoku, Sakura Wood Handle
Bottom: Walnut Handle
Message for details or prices! The petty is not on our website yet, but we can still sell it - just ask!
May 7, 2025 at 7:54 AM
NEW NAKAGAWA KNIVES IN STOCK!
All of these are Silver Steel #3 / Ginsan!
Top: 150mm Petty, Yew Handle
Middle: Santoku, Sakura Wood Handle
Bottom: Walnut Handle
Message for details or prices! The petty is not on our website yet, but we can still sell it - just ask!
All of these are Silver Steel #3 / Ginsan!
Top: 150mm Petty, Yew Handle
Middle: Santoku, Sakura Wood Handle
Bottom: Walnut Handle
Message for details or prices! The petty is not on our website yet, but we can still sell it - just ask!
Good Morning #Osaka!
Sunny today, top of 22.
Really humid as well though, so be sure to drink plenty of fluids.
Stop by here if you need some water, or a place to escape the heat.
Sunny today, top of 22.
Really humid as well though, so be sure to drink plenty of fluids.
Stop by here if you need some water, or a place to escape the heat.
April 23, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Good Morning #Osaka!
Sunny today, top of 22.
Really humid as well though, so be sure to drink plenty of fluids.
Stop by here if you need some water, or a place to escape the heat.
Sunny today, top of 22.
Really humid as well though, so be sure to drink plenty of fluids.
Stop by here if you need some water, or a place to escape the heat.
Look at how thin and light Nakagawa-san's knives can get!
Today's showcase is a Ginsan Wa-Petty, but this time with a sakura handle, making this knife LIGHT!
Great for those who value less weight on a knife with a story and performance behind it.
global.ichimonji.co.jp/products/nak...
Today's showcase is a Ginsan Wa-Petty, but this time with a sakura handle, making this knife LIGHT!
Great for those who value less weight on a knife with a story and performance behind it.
global.ichimonji.co.jp/products/nak...
April 16, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Look at how thin and light Nakagawa-san's knives can get!
Today's showcase is a Ginsan Wa-Petty, but this time with a sakura handle, making this knife LIGHT!
Great for those who value less weight on a knife with a story and performance behind it.
global.ichimonji.co.jp/products/nak...
Today's showcase is a Ginsan Wa-Petty, but this time with a sakura handle, making this knife LIGHT!
Great for those who value less weight on a knife with a story and performance behind it.
global.ichimonji.co.jp/products/nak...
Good Morning #Osaka!
Sunny today, top of 18.
A beautiful day to go and explore. Or come by and visit us for a free sharpening tutorial.
I am off to try a new restaurant after work tonight. There are so many of them opening up in Minami-Osaka!
Where should I go next...?
Sunny today, top of 18.
A beautiful day to go and explore. Or come by and visit us for a free sharpening tutorial.
I am off to try a new restaurant after work tonight. There are so many of them opening up in Minami-Osaka!
Where should I go next...?
April 16, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Good Morning #Osaka!
Sunny today, top of 18.
A beautiful day to go and explore. Or come by and visit us for a free sharpening tutorial.
I am off to try a new restaurant after work tonight. There are so many of them opening up in Minami-Osaka!
Where should I go next...?
Sunny today, top of 18.
A beautiful day to go and explore. Or come by and visit us for a free sharpening tutorial.
I am off to try a new restaurant after work tonight. There are so many of them opening up in Minami-Osaka!
Where should I go next...?
Good Morning #Osaka!
Sunny today, top of 14.
We have a special sharpening class on today, and it is always fun to see people learning or improving their skills. While it is a reservation one, we do introductions for free at anytime, so come by and learn how to sharpen!
Sunny today, top of 14.
We have a special sharpening class on today, and it is always fun to see people learning or improving their skills. While it is a reservation one, we do introductions for free at anytime, so come by and learn how to sharpen!
April 15, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Good Morning #Osaka!
Sunny today, top of 14.
We have a special sharpening class on today, and it is always fun to see people learning or improving their skills. While it is a reservation one, we do introductions for free at anytime, so come by and learn how to sharpen!
Sunny today, top of 14.
We have a special sharpening class on today, and it is always fun to see people learning or improving their skills. While it is a reservation one, we do introductions for free at anytime, so come by and learn how to sharpen!
NAKAGAWA FORGED!
For the first time online, we have Silver Steel #3 (Ginsan) knives forged by Nakagawa (中川作) with his name on the back.
We'll show one Nakagawa knife everyday this week, the first is a Wa-Santoku with a Sakura Wood (桜) handle.
global.ichimonji.co.jp/products/nak...
For the first time online, we have Silver Steel #3 (Ginsan) knives forged by Nakagawa (中川作) with his name on the back.
We'll show one Nakagawa knife everyday this week, the first is a Wa-Santoku with a Sakura Wood (桜) handle.
global.ichimonji.co.jp/products/nak...
April 14, 2025 at 1:24 AM
NAKAGAWA FORGED!
For the first time online, we have Silver Steel #3 (Ginsan) knives forged by Nakagawa (中川作) with his name on the back.
We'll show one Nakagawa knife everyday this week, the first is a Wa-Santoku with a Sakura Wood (桜) handle.
global.ichimonji.co.jp/products/nak...
For the first time online, we have Silver Steel #3 (Ginsan) knives forged by Nakagawa (中川作) with his name on the back.
We'll show one Nakagawa knife everyday this week, the first is a Wa-Santoku with a Sakura Wood (桜) handle.
global.ichimonji.co.jp/products/nak...
Good Morning #Osaka!
Sunny today, top of 17.
The Expo has been open for one day! I am really excited to go back and see it, plus we will have a booth of sorts there for some of the days. Come see us when we are there!
Sunny today, top of 17.
The Expo has been open for one day! I am really excited to go back and see it, plus we will have a booth of sorts there for some of the days. Come see us when we are there!
April 14, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Good Morning #Osaka!
Sunny today, top of 17.
The Expo has been open for one day! I am really excited to go back and see it, plus we will have a booth of sorts there for some of the days. Come see us when we are there!
Sunny today, top of 17.
The Expo has been open for one day! I am really excited to go back and see it, plus we will have a booth of sorts there for some of the days. Come see us when we are there!
French chef's knives. German chef's knives. Japanese chef's knives.
They are all similar at first glance, but in fact VERY different! Which is best for you, though?
We have written an article explaining all three, so read along and learn with us!
global.ichimonji.co.jp/blogs/a-craf...
They are all similar at first glance, but in fact VERY different! Which is best for you, though?
We have written an article explaining all three, so read along and learn with us!
global.ichimonji.co.jp/blogs/a-craf...
April 2, 2025 at 6:12 AM
French chef's knives. German chef's knives. Japanese chef's knives.
They are all similar at first glance, but in fact VERY different! Which is best for you, though?
We have written an article explaining all three, so read along and learn with us!
global.ichimonji.co.jp/blogs/a-craf...
They are all similar at first glance, but in fact VERY different! Which is best for you, though?
We have written an article explaining all three, so read along and learn with us!
global.ichimonji.co.jp/blogs/a-craf...
Good Morning #Osaka!
Cloudy today, top of 20.
No more jackets, back to short sleeved uniform shirts for me!
Back to regular working styles for me, much to catch up on. Let's all do our best today!
Cloudy today, top of 20.
No more jackets, back to short sleeved uniform shirts for me!
Back to regular working styles for me, much to catch up on. Let's all do our best today!
March 24, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Good Morning #Osaka!
Cloudy today, top of 20.
No more jackets, back to short sleeved uniform shirts for me!
Back to regular working styles for me, much to catch up on. Let's all do our best today!
Cloudy today, top of 20.
No more jackets, back to short sleeved uniform shirts for me!
Back to regular working styles for me, much to catch up on. Let's all do our best today!
Good Morning #Osaka!
Sunny today, top of 21. Lovely weather!
The last day of our event today, too. If you are curious about Eda-mono or want to know more about decorative branch cutting, come on by!
Sunny today, top of 21. Lovely weather!
The last day of our event today, too. If you are curious about Eda-mono or want to know more about decorative branch cutting, come on by!
March 23, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Good Morning #Osaka!
Sunny today, top of 21. Lovely weather!
The last day of our event today, too. If you are curious about Eda-mono or want to know more about decorative branch cutting, come on by!
Sunny today, top of 21. Lovely weather!
The last day of our event today, too. If you are curious about Eda-mono or want to know more about decorative branch cutting, come on by!
Good Morning #Osaka!
Come by today to get some special oshizushi themed around viewing Hanami, which you can also do upstairs here with our Eda-mono demonstration.
This is for today only, so come on by and experience some delicious food!
Come by today to get some special oshizushi themed around viewing Hanami, which you can also do upstairs here with our Eda-mono demonstration.
This is for today only, so come on by and experience some delicious food!
March 19, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Good Morning #Osaka!
Come by today to get some special oshizushi themed around viewing Hanami, which you can also do upstairs here with our Eda-mono demonstration.
This is for today only, so come on by and experience some delicious food!
Come by today to get some special oshizushi themed around viewing Hanami, which you can also do upstairs here with our Eda-mono demonstration.
This is for today only, so come on by and experience some delicious food!
Tomorrow Ikoma-san's works will be for sale, and on Wednesday a special hanami-zushi event will be held.
Come along, discover and learn about some Japanese traditional arts.
Plus eat sushi and see high-end kitchen knives, we all love that too.
Come along, discover and learn about some Japanese traditional arts.
Plus eat sushi and see high-end kitchen knives, we all love that too.
March 17, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Tomorrow Ikoma-san's works will be for sale, and on Wednesday a special hanami-zushi event will be held.
Come along, discover and learn about some Japanese traditional arts.
Plus eat sushi and see high-end kitchen knives, we all love that too.
Come along, discover and learn about some Japanese traditional arts.
Plus eat sushi and see high-end kitchen knives, we all love that too.
Come visit our event - "A Blossoming Spring Feast" all this week!
We have Eda-mono demonstrations (think branch decoration, slightly different to ikebana), special sushi for sale on Wednesday, plus workshops and lectures to partpicipate in!
Schedule on next post.
We have Eda-mono demonstrations (think branch decoration, slightly different to ikebana), special sushi for sale on Wednesday, plus workshops and lectures to partpicipate in!
Schedule on next post.
March 17, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Come visit our event - "A Blossoming Spring Feast" all this week!
We have Eda-mono demonstrations (think branch decoration, slightly different to ikebana), special sushi for sale on Wednesday, plus workshops and lectures to partpicipate in!
Schedule on next post.
We have Eda-mono demonstrations (think branch decoration, slightly different to ikebana), special sushi for sale on Wednesday, plus workshops and lectures to partpicipate in!
Schedule on next post.
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March 10, 2025 at 3:13 AM
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Welcome to our latest edition of "Creating Culture" from our president, Ryo Tanaka!
Please enjoy this read into the inner workings of kitchen knife making, and comment if you have any questions or things you wish to share!
global.ichimonji.co.jp/blogs/news/c...
Please enjoy this read into the inner workings of kitchen knife making, and comment if you have any questions or things you wish to share!
global.ichimonji.co.jp/blogs/news/c...
March 10, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Welcome to our latest edition of "Creating Culture" from our president, Ryo Tanaka!
Please enjoy this read into the inner workings of kitchen knife making, and comment if you have any questions or things you wish to share!
global.ichimonji.co.jp/blogs/news/c...
Please enjoy this read into the inner workings of kitchen knife making, and comment if you have any questions or things you wish to share!
global.ichimonji.co.jp/blogs/news/c...
Good Morning #Osaka!
Partly cloudy, top of 12.
I was in Tokyo for some of this week, and it was snowing there! Not heavy, but enough to stick to clothing.
I am still not used to snow at all...
Partly cloudy, top of 12.
I was in Tokyo for some of this week, and it was snowing there! Not heavy, but enough to stick to clothing.
I am still not used to snow at all...
March 9, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Good Morning #Osaka!
Partly cloudy, top of 12.
I was in Tokyo for some of this week, and it was snowing there! Not heavy, but enough to stick to clothing.
I am still not used to snow at all...
Partly cloudy, top of 12.
I was in Tokyo for some of this week, and it was snowing there! Not heavy, but enough to stick to clothing.
I am still not used to snow at all...
Good morning Osaka!
Rainy today, top of 12.
Our Kei series came back in stock unexpectedly, this is a very popular kitchen knife so be quick!
Rainy today, top of 12.
Our Kei series came back in stock unexpectedly, this is a very popular kitchen knife so be quick!
March 5, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Good morning Osaka!
Rainy today, top of 12.
Our Kei series came back in stock unexpectedly, this is a very popular kitchen knife so be quick!
Rainy today, top of 12.
Our Kei series came back in stock unexpectedly, this is a very popular kitchen knife so be quick!