Est. 2018, Australia

A curiosity about Japanese knives that turned into our full-time job.

We bought our first Japanese knife in Tokyo in 2015, and instantly we were hooked. What started as a passion project in Ben's spare room has now grown into one of the world's leading purveyors of Japanese knives and homewares.

Visiting Nigara Factory, Aomori - 2022

Chefs Edge EST 2018

In support of the makers.

As die-hard fans of Japanese knives and culture, we see it as our duty to support the makers and artisans as best we can.

We travel to Japan each year to forge deeper relationships with our suppliers (pun intended), ensuring that end-user feedback is heard, new designs are drawn up, and quality standards are continually reviewed.

Back at home, we're relentless in the pursuit of providing unmatched service, the best value, and the best possible customer experience. We're a small team with a big offering. Our industry-leading, transparent returns policy allows you to shop with confidence, knowing that we're on-hand to assist with our dedicated support crew.

When you shop with Chefs Edge, you are directly supporting these artisans, some of whom have tool and sword making histories dating back over 700 years.

Now in our 8th year with over 100,000 orders out the door, we're sure you'll appreciate the artisan's incredible work as much as we do.

Happy cooking!

Ben, Sam & the Chefs Edge team.

"I constantly pinch myself that this is what I get to do for a living. Our customers and blacksmiths have made this brand what it is today."
Ben, Founder of Chef's Edge

45+

Japanese Artisans

8+

Years in Business

200,000+

Knives Delivered and Counting

4.9

Average Rating

Our Process

How We Source

Every knife in our collection is sourced through direct relationships with Japan's finest knife makers. We provide the highest quality or kitchen knives and accessories.

1

Discover & Visit

We travel to Japan's knife-making regions multiple times a year, visiting workshops and building relationships with blacksmiths whose work meets our standards.

2

Test & Select

Every knife is tested in real kitchens by professional chefs and passionate home cooks before we add it to our collection.

3

Direct Import

We purchase directly from the maker or their workshop, ensuring fair pricing for both the craftsperson and you.

4

Quality Check & Ship

Each knife is inspected in our Perth warehouse for fit, finish, and sharpness before being carefully packaged and shipped to your door.

Regions We Source From

Echizen

Takefu Knife Village, 700 years of tradition

Sakai

Japan's knife capital, professional-grade blades

Seki

Precision craftsmanship, modern & traditional

Sanjo

Niigata blacksmithing, rugged hand-forged tools

Japan, uniquely beautiful

Snapshots from our sourcing trips, It's not all about knives. Sometimes its just about how awesome Japan is, and Ben getting to shoot in one of the most unique countries on Earth.

Yu Kurosaki, Echizen

Echizen, Fukui Prefecture

Yu Kurosaki

One of Japan's most celebrated young blacksmiths, he works in the famous knifemaking village of Echizen in Fukui.

Shop Yu Kurosaki

Gou Yoshizawa, Aomori

Aomori Prefecture

Gou Yoshizawa

Head of Nigara Hamono. A humble, friendly, creative genius. the maker of many exquisitely designed Damascus pieces.

Shop Nigara Hamono

Yoshikazu Tanaka

Sakai

Yoshikazu Tanaka

Sakai Kikumori's main forger, and Sakai's most revered knife forger. Trained his two sons in the craft, now over 70 years old and still working.

Shop Yoshikazu Tanaka Knives

Katsuto Tanaka

Omura, Nagasaki

Katsuto Tanaka

Owner of Matsubara Hamono, a small family run knifemaker in Nagasaki. Hand forged pieces with striking character and attention to detail.

Shop Matsubara Hamono

Sakai Kikumori

Sakai

Sakai Kikumori

A century-old knife finishing house in Sakai, procuring knives from such forgers as Y. Tanaka and S. Nakagawa of Sakai. Often in high demand and selling out frequently.

Shop Sakai Kikumori