Steelmaking has been at the beating heart of Honshu 本州, Japan’s largest island, for more than 800 years. From traditional techniques like Mokume-gane 木目金 – with its distinctive layered patterns to ironworking, swordsmithing and metal casting – Japan’s metal craft techniques were evolved and refined over the centuries. Kamikoto builds on this legacy to keep tradition alive in a changing world.
The Choice of Chefs

Hans Neuner
Executive Chef,
Ocean Restaurant, Alporchinhos
2 Michelin Stars

David Everitt-Matthias
Head Chef,
Le Champignon Sauvage
2 Michelin Stars

Yasuhisa Ouchi
Executive Chef & Owner,
YASU Sushi
Toronto

Rupert & Carrie Blease
Chefs & Owners,
Lord Stanley, San Francisco
1 Michelin Star

Gaetano Trovato
Chef & Owner,
Arnolfo, Colle di Val d'Elsa SI
2 Michelin Stars

Nikos Roussos
Chef & Owner,
Funkygourmet, Kerameikos
2 Michelin Stars

René Mathieu
Michelin-starred Chef,
Château de Bourglinster
1 Michelin Star

Jerry Trice
Executive Chef,
Gunther & Co.
Baltimore

Josh Hershkovitz
Chef & Owner,
Hersh's
Baltimore

Reden Ramos
Executive Chef,
Humphreys SoCal Dining & Music
San Diego

Denis Martin
Executive Chef & Owner,
Denis Martin, Vevey
1 Michelin Star

Lucas Forgy
Head Chef,
Block & Larder
Denver

Carrie Nahabedian
Chef & Owner,
NAHA, Chicago
1 Michelin Star

Aaron London
Chef & Owner,
Al's Place, San Francisco
1 Michelin Star

Holly Smith
Chef & Owner,
Café Juanita
Seattle

Patrick Jeffroy
Executive Chef & Owner,
L'Hôtel de Carantec Restaurant
2 Michelin Stars

Jonathan Kallini
Executive Chef,
Bacchanalia
Atlanta

Ignacio Ortiz
Chef & Partner,
Roy's
Bonita Springs

Jun Lee
Executive Chef & Proprietor,
SOIGNÉ, Seocho-gu
1 Michelin Star

Edouardo Jordan
Chef & Owner,
Salare
Seattle

Scott Schneider
Executive Chef,
Ai Fiori, New York City
1 Michelin Star

Margarita Manzke
Chef & Owner,
Republique
Los Angeles

Adam Palffy
Chef & Partner,
Roy's
Pasadena

Slade Rushing
Executive Chef,
Brennan's
New Orleans

Jerry Corso
Chef & Owner,
Bar De Corso
Seattle

Giulio Sturla
Chef & Owner,
Roots Restaurant
Lyttelton

Hadleigh Troy
Chef & Owner,
Hampton and Maley
Victoria Park

Joshua Mutchnick
Executive Chef,
Longman & Eagle
Chicago

Kim Mikalsen
Head Chef,
Aymara
Parkveien

Marc Lepine
Chef & Owner,
Atelier Restaurant
Ottawa

Jeremy Shigekane
Executive Chef,
Chef Mavro
Honolulu

Victor Wagman
Head Chef & Owner,
BROR
Copenhagen

Jason Prah
Sommelier and General Manager,
Acadia Chicago
2 Michelin Stars

Thomas Laczynski
Executive Chef,
Truluck's
Austin

Jean-François Perron
Sous Chef,
Manitoba

Louie Jocson
Vice President Food & Beverage,
California Fish Grill

Paul Bak
Executive Chef,
Astral

Michael Cerny
Head Chef,
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Pino Posteraro
Chef & Owner,
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Mike Genest
Executive Chef,
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Lucais Syme
Chef & Owner,
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Todd Perrin
Executive Chef & Owner,
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Lorenzo Loseto
Executive Chef,
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Toronto, ON

Alan Ferrer
Executive Chef,
Minami Restaurant
Vancouver

Walid El-Tawel
Executive Chef,
Fairouz
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Mark Cutrara
Executive Chef,
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Toronto

Nick Liu
Executive Chef & Owner,
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Toronto

Lukasz Bochenski
Chef,
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神箏 ショールーム
Headquarter
Tokyo
Why Kamikoto Japanese Steel Blades?

Individually inspected
& signed

Single bevel blades

Japanese Honshu Steel

Ash wood box
Keeping Tradition Alive
Handcrafted Japanese Steel Knives
Kanpeki Knife Set
Specifications:
Handcrafted from Japanese steel using traditional techniques passed down through generations of knifesmiths.
- 7-inch Nakiri vegetable knife
- 8.5-inch Slicing knife
- 5-inch Utility knife
- Single bevel 片刃 Kata-ha blade
- Lifetime Guarantee
Would-be Retail Price: $341
Direct-to-Consumer Price:
Senshi Knife Set
Specifications:
- 10-inch Chef knife
- 5.5-inch Utility knife
- Single bevel 片刃 Kata-ha blade
- Wooden Display Stand
- Lifetime Guarantee
Would-be Retail Price: $1,375
Direct-to-Consumer Price: $289
Kensei Knife Set
Specifications:
- 6.5-inch Boning knife
- 9.5-inch Kiritsuke knife
- Single bevel 片刃 Kata-ha blade
- Lifetime Guarantee
Would-be Retail Price: $1,015
Direct-to-Consumer Price: $213
Ryoshi Knife Set
Specifications:
- 7.5-inch Deba
- 10-inch Yanagiba
- Single bevel 片刃 Kata-ha blade
- Lifetime Guarantee
Would-be Retail Price: $1,345
Direct-to-Consumer Price: $396