Suncraft

Suncraft

Suncraft manufactures kitchen tools and premium kitchen knives that are unmatched in terms of value for money. Japanese aesthetics meet European dining culture at Suncraft, resulting in exceptional knives. The company Suncraft was founded in 1948 in Seki, Gifu Prefecture. Seki is located in the middle of Japan and is internationally known as a city of knife production. This is the "City of knives" in Japan, similar to the blade city of Solingen in Germany. The history of Seki dates back more than 800 years, when samurai swordsmiths settled there in the 13th century. They were in search of suitable soil containing clay, pure water, and coal, and found all of this in the area around Seki. Since that time, blades from Seki have been famous for their quality. In keeping with the traditional craftsmanship with its traditions and techniques, kitchen and cooking knives are still made there today.

Suncraft has specialized in kitchen tools and particularly high-quality kitchen knives since its founding. The success of the Suncraft brand lies in the combination of several factors: long-standing expertise in knife manufacturing, continuous investment in modern production facilities, ongoing research and development, and aligning collections with the needs and desires of customers. This results in first-class knives that impress with their quality and user-friendliness: A good example is the Suncraft SENZO Professional series, which is characterized by its extreme sharpness. Or Suncraft MU - knives that skillfully combine Japanese blacksmithing with European design.

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Suncraft MU

The MU knife series was designed by the Italian designer duo Carallo & Grandis, together with Pietro Leeman, the star chef of the restaurant „Joia Milano“. The low weight of the MU knives allows for fatigue-free cutting, even with prolonged use. The handle made of light bamboo pakkawood and the overall reduced look give these knives a chic, modern appearance. The design, handling, and performance of the MU knives meet even high expectations placed on professional knives. MU – the perfect combination of Japanese quality and Italian design.

Blade material: Japanese molybdenum-vanadium steel | Handle: light pakkawood

Suncraft SENZO

The name of the Senzo collection is a tribute to the eponymous founding ancestor of Suncraft. It is written that Senzo contributed to the flourishing of the city of Seki by building public spaces and facilities such as the local temple at his own expense. Senzo knives are handcrafted and branded with the "Senzo" logo. Just as the founder Senzo was dedicated to the development of the Seki region, so too is „the spirit of the Senzo kitchen knives focused on the user“, as Suncraft states. In any case, knives from the Senzo series are a testament to Suncraft's high quality.

Suncraft SENZO Retro

This knife collection is made from Ginsan steel, a high-quality Japanese stainless steel variety that excels in hardness, sharpness, and even corrosion resistance. Suncraft SENZO Retro combines top-notch quality with practical usability.

Blade material: Ginsan steel (also known as Gin-3 steel or Silver 3) | Handle: pakkawood

Suncraft SENZO Clad

A solid knife collection from Suncraft with a very good price-performance ratio. The finely ground blades of Clad ensure enormous sharpness and stability. The knives in this series impress with their excellent usability and long-lasting cutting performance. Here, the pakkawood handles consist of two handle scales that are riveted. This design feature gives the Clad collection a typically Western look.

Blade material: Japanese AUS-10 steel (stainless three-layer steel), clad with stainless steel | Handle: reddish-brown pakkawood


Suncraft SENZO Classic

East meets West: This collection offers a wide range of Western-oriented knives as well as traditional Japanese Santoku, Sashimi, and Nakiri knives. The design is inspired by the Japanese style.

Blade material: VG10 steel, clad with 66 layers of stainless Damascus steel | Handle: red-black pakkawood with red fiber ring