HITOHIRA | JAPANESE KITCHEN KNIFE

Many people will think of knives when they hear the name HITOHIRA. This is a company that sells exceptional Japanese knives and sharpening whetstones to customers all over the world.

Hokuto Aizawa, HITOHIRA’s president, travelled around the world in his 20s and was impressed by how Japanese knives and Japan’s culture of togi (sharpening) were admired overseas. A desire to share Japan’s high-quality knives and culture of sharpening with people around the world led him to study knives and sharpening from scratch. In 2016, he founded HITOHIRA to promote the appeal of Japanese knives both domestically and internationally. The company handles over 3,000 types of knives made by bladesmiths from all over Japan, including knives engraved with the name HITOHIRA, and currently distributes to 17 knife specialty stores in 10 countries around the world.

Furthermore, because there is limited information about Japanese knives overseas, HITOHIRA provides its partner retailers with support to enhance their knowledge about knives and improve their sharpening techniques. The shop also constantly shares information with them, such as details about the knives it sells and the latest updates from its bladesmiths.

Retailers that sell HITOHIRA knives can help you find the perfect knife and provide detailed explanations about knives and their daily care. A sharp knife is a pleasure to use. After-sales care, including resharpening and repairs, is also available, so please purchase with confidence. You can find a list of retailers on the official website of HITOHIRA. We strongly recommend a visit if there is a retailer near you. Please also feel free to contact HITOHIRA if you are interested in becoming a retailer.

HITOHIRA’s store in Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, has around 500 knives on display. There are also whetstones, cutting boards, and other kitchen tools, as well as other products made by bladesmiths, including carpentry tools and various types of shears. There is also a workshop at the back of the store where they carry out resharpening and repairs. Many people, from local homemakers to chefs at famous restaurants, visit the store to buy new knives or have theirs resharpened or repaired.

Some of the knives at this store have a purchase waiting list of two to three years at overseas retailers, so you may make a lucky discovery. If you have the opportunity to visit Japan, be sure to drop by the store.

The store is about five minutes on foot from Sangenjaya Station on the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line, or a 10-minute taxi ride from Shibuya Station. Hokuto Aizawa, HITOHIRA’s president, is fluent in English and is very happy to recommend the best knife for your needs.

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