Japanese Knife Imports

Japanese Knife Imports The coolest place for japanese kitchen knives and sharpening stones in LA... also, part time chef hang out spot ;)
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Japanese Knife Imports is focused on importing high quality japanese kitchen cutlery and related accessories, including sharpening stones, knife storage bags, kitchen tools, and other items. We also offer sharpening and repair services, and knife sharpening classes for Japanese kitchen knives. We specialize in helping match people with the knives and stones that are a good fit for them. In additio

n to kitchen knives and related items, we carry other Japanese artistic works, including traditional Japanese pottery (Shino, Oribe, Kiseto, Setoguro, etc.), many of which have been made using an Anagama kiln (traditional wood burning kiln).

Updating the today… If you want to be added, please email us at hello@japaneseknifeimports.com with the restaurant nam...
08/24/2026

Updating the today… If you want to be added, please email us at [email protected] with the restaurant name, position or positions, and salary ranges. We try to update this every week and we leave companies on there for one month.

Updated … if you want to be added, email us at hello@japaneseknifeimports.com with the company name, position(s), and ...
08/04/2026

Updated … if you want to be added, email us at [email protected] with the company name, position(s), and salary range(s). As always, the most up-to-date version is on our site. Link in bio.

07/02/2026

🚨CLOSED FRIDAY JULY 3, 2026🚨

06/25/2026

Makiri knives have a strong maritime history, particularly with the Ainu fishermen of the Noto Peninsula, Northern Ishikawa Prefecture. The seafaring men counted on this austere-looking knife for a number of tasks while on boat: rope cutting, cutting nets to proper sizes, and, of course, butchering fish. However, it played a more central role in day-to-day life. It was, in essence, their EDC. Whatever needed cutting was dealt with using a makiri.

06/19/2026

The Gesshin Uraku series has been a stalwart for hard working professionals and home cooks looking for high performance knives that don’t compromise on durability. This addition brings an updated aesthetic with Damascus cladding around Ginsanko steel. They have a very thin grind for excellent cutting performance, and come with octagonal handles and matching saya.

For this special version, we acid etched the blade to enhance the contrast in the Damascus pattern and highlight the character of the steel. The handle was also roasted to improve its stability and durability in demanding kitchen environments.

After years of our old website, we’re finally about to launch a new and updated website. Our hope is that the new site ...
06/18/2026

After years of our old website, we’re finally about to launch a new and updated website. Our hope is that the new site makes it easier to navigate and shop on our site. You will now be able to filter in-stock and out-of-stock items, view recently restocked items, filter by size, price, and a number of other filters, select add-ons like laser engraving more easily (with text and font options more easily visible), and much more. Once the new site launches, we’ll be working on some last minute finishing touches that can only be done once the site is live. So, if you run into any issues with the new site, reach out and let us know. We sincerely hope you enjoy this new website.

06/12/2026

For the person interested in their first Japanese knife, the Shiun series combines excellent performance with a unique look. These knives feature a VG10 stainless steel core hardened to approximately 60 HRC and stainless hammered cladding. They offer good edge retention, are easy to maintain, and are relatively easy to sharpen.

Address

8642 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA
90211

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 6pm

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