Over their 100+ year history, the Hinoura family of forge-smiths have developed a great deal of experience and expertise in the knife forging arts. The concept behind the collaborative knives that we have produced with Master Hinoura was simple: We both wanted to to produce superbly sharp, highly practical and aesthetically attractive high-carbon steel knives …
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JCK Natures Blue Moon Series BM-3 Wa Santoku 170mm (6.6 inch)
This beautiful traditional forged knife is called “Blue Moon”, which is青月“Seigetsu” in Japanese. This is because we felt that the unique Tsuchime (“Hammered pattern”) dimples and dark-colored Kurouchi (“Black forged”) finish of the blade looked just like the cratered surface of the Moon. The core of the blades is made from Hitachi Blue Steel No.2 …
JCK Natures Blue Moon Series BM-1A Ajikiri | Small Deba 105mm (4.1 inch)
This beautiful traditional forged knife is called “Blue Moon”, which is青月“Seigetsu” in Japanese. This is because we felt that the unique Tsuchime (“Hammered pattern”) dimples and dark-colored Kurouchi (“Black forged”) finish of the blade looked just like the cratered surface of the Moon. The core of the blades is made from Hitachi Blue Steel No.2 …
JCK Natures Black Moon Series BM-7 Nakiri 165mm (6.4 inch)
These distinctive knives are the sister series to our popular JCK Natures “Blue Moon” knives and they are expertly handcrafted by the same team of craftsmen. The knives have a traditional hammer forged blade and a dark Kurouchi (“Black forged”) finish that reminded us of the cratered surface of the moon, which inspired us to …
JCK Natures Black Moon Series BM-6 Wa Santoku 170mm (6.6 inch)
These distinctive knives are the sister series to our popular JCK Natures “Blue Moon” knives and they are expertly handcrafted by the same team of craftsmen. The knives have a traditional hammer forged blade and a dark Kurouchi (“Black forged”) finish that reminded us of the cratered surface of the moon, which inspired us to …
JCK Natures Blue Moon Series BM-6 Kiritsuke-Sujihiki 240mm (9.4 Inch)
This beautiful traditional forged knife is called “Blue Moon”, which is青月“Seigetsu” in Japanese. This is because we felt that the unique Tsuchime (“Hammered pattern”) dimples and dark-colored Kurouchi (“Black forged”) finish of the blade looked just like the cratered surface of the Moon. The core of the blades is made from Hitachi Blue Steel No.2 …
JCK Natures Blue Moon Series BM-4 Nakiri 165mm (6.4 inch)
This beautiful traditional forged knife is called “Blue Moon”, which is青月“Seigetsu” in Japanese. This is because we felt that the unique Tsuchime (“Hammered pattern”) dimples and dark-colored Kurouchi (“Black forged”) finish of the blade looked just like the cratered surface of the Moon. The core of the blades is made from Hitachi Blue Steel No.2 …
JCK Natures Inazuma Series IN-6 Wa Sujihiki 240mm (9.4 inch)
“INAZUMA, that means “Thunder Lightning” in Japanese. Like Thunder lightning, the JCK INAZUMA will flash and shine your kitchen to bring you the joy of cooking with fine cutting performance. Inazuma knife has a unique & beautiful Tsuchime (“Hammered pattern”) textured Damascus blade. This knifefeatures a hand sharpened and hand honed AUS-10 Nickel Damascus stainless …
JCK Natures Inazuma Series IN-3 Nakiri 160mm (6.2 inch)
“INAZUMA, that means “Thunder Lightning” in Japanese. Like Thunder lightning, the JCK INAZUMA will flash and shine your kitchen to bring you the joy of cooking with fine cutting performance. Inazuma knife has a unique & beautiful Tsuchime (“Hammered pattern”) textured Damascus blade. This knifefeatures a hand sharpened and hand honed AUS-10 Nickel Damascus stainless …
JCK Natures Inazuma Series IN-2 Wa Santoku 180mm (7 inch)
“INAZUMA, that means “Thunder Lightning” in Japanese. Like Thunder lightning, the JCK INAZUMA will flash and shine your kitchen to bring you the joy of cooking with fine cutting performance. Inazuma knife has a unique & beautiful Tsuchime (“Hammered pattern”) textured Damascus blade. This knifefeatures a hand sharpened and hand honed AUS-10 Nickel Damascus stainless …









