Jikko Silver Steel No.3 Kiritsuke Yanagiba 240mm Shitan HandleJikko Jikko's founder, Itaro Jikko started manufacturing cutlery more than 100 years ago as a sharpener. Once in a lifetime encounter: "Think of it as a once in a lifetime encounter and do our best for the other party" is their motto They value the teachings of the great Sakai man, Sen no Rikyu, and continue to make knives with a once in a lifetime spirit. They are particular about finishing details such as the back and chin of the knife.

Handle Material: Burnt Chestnut

Seisuke is Japanny’s original brand

Takamura Knives

Their knives cut clean and smooth making them popular not only throughout Japan but chefs worldwide recognize their superior performance

Material: Magnolia Wood/Covered with Lacquer

Blade Height: 40mm (1

These chopsticks have a length of 30 cm (12 in) or more

Weight: 324g (11

Blade Length: 330mm

After serving Masami Azai's (Echizen Marukatsu) apprenticeship

Handle Length: 151mm (5

Weight: 136g (4