I thank you and appreciate your patronage. I am Motoaki Tsuji, the 4th shop owner of Sakai Masamoto Knife Shop.

From the very beginning of our shop’s nearly 90-year history, our goal has always been to listen to the customer’s needs and to forge a long-term customer relationships.

Sharpness and long-lasting sharpness are the keys in selecting knives. We also listen to customer’s specific needs, examples include: “Less corrosive knife is desired as knife is used where customers’ attention gathers upon the chef.” “Sharper knife at lower cost is preferred.” “I would like to have thicker blade.” “A little bigger handle”. “Sanitation minded handle, other than wood material, is what I am looking for.” We respond to those needs by creating custom-made items. We also provide suggestions about appropriate material of steel and handle depending on customers’ usage.

Quality knives last more than 10 years as long as they are maintained properly, until the length of the blade becomes less than half. Proper maintenance of knives and sharpening are musts.
Honing, replacing handles and welding repair of rotten tang are available.
Service after purchase is important as we desire that our customers use their favorite knives for a long period of time.

It is also important to consider cutting board and honing stone as a set for a long-term use of a knife. We are responding to our customers’ requirements by suggesting which cutting boards are good for the knives to maintain sharpness longer, or which honing stone requires shorter time to sharpen knives.

For a chef, a knife is a “partner”. We are here to assist you in finding a wonderful partner. Regardless of whether you are a professional or not, or first time to visit us, please contact us. We are looking forward to seeing you at our shop or providing service to you online.