KASANE Knives

KASANE knives are crafted in the Japanese town of Takefu, Fukui Province, by the knife and master blacksmith Katsushige Anryu in elaborate handwork. Katsushige Anryu holds the title of "Master of Traditional Crafts" and is considered one of the best in his field in Japan. Each KASANE knife is hand-forged by him alone in his workshop in Knife Village Takefu from blue paper steel and is a true one-of-a-kind piece. The resulting numerical limitation makes these knives all the more desirable among connoisseurs and enthusiasts.

Knives from the Japanese brand KASANE impress with their high quality and their characteristic "Kurouchi" look. This finish, which leaves the black residues of the forging process on the knife blade, may seem unusual to European amateur and professional chefs. However, this is also a large part of the fascination that these knives exert on us. The Kurouchi finish gives a knife a special appearance and also a unique feel. With hand-forged knives, each knife is already a unique piece, with none exactly like the other in detail. At KASANE, each knife also looks distinctly unique.

Moreover, a KASANE knife develops its own personality over its lifetime, as blue paper steel develops a distinctive patina over time, depending on how often it is used and how it is maintained. Thus, a knife eventually becomes YOUR knife. And a cutting tool becomes an archaic collector's item. Do you think we're exaggerating? We suggest you see for yourself ...

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