Welcome to the Japanese Knives section at Grumpy Dad Co — where bladed excellence meets timeless craftsmanship. Every slice, chop, and carve becomes a statement in precision, balance, and design.
Aogami Bunka Keyaki Knife
Made in Japan with Aogami #2 steel, the Bunka Keyaki Knife pairs precision and control with a beautifully crafted Zelkova wood handle. Sharp, balanced, and built for real-world performance — without the premium price tag.
Hand-Forged Kurumi Shikaku Bunka Knife
Hand-forged by YOSHIDA HAMONO in Japan, the Kurumi Shikaku Bunka Knife pairs a razor-sharp Aogami #2 steel blade with a Japanese walnut handle. Balanced, beautiful, and built to perform — this is craftsmanship you can feel in every cut.
Satake Houcho VG10 Chef Knife – Made in Seki, Japan
Classic Japanese chef’s knife in VG10 stainless steel. Durable, sharp, and easy to maintain. Wood handle.
Satake VG10 Damascus Santoku Knife
Japanese Santoku in VG10 stainless with Damascus cladding. Balanced, razor-sharp, and easy care. Wood handle.
Yoshida Hamono 3-Knife Set
Triple Japanese edge—Santoku, Nakiri & Funayuki in Aogami #2 Blue Steel (HRC 62-64); conquer every cut, backed by a 3-year warranty.
Yoshida Hamono Funayuki Knife
Compact 6.5″ Funayuki in Aogami #2, stainless-clad for easy care. Octagonal rosewood handle. Double 50/50 bevel. Gift-ready.
Yoshida Hamono Funkai Santoku Knife
Hand-crafted Santoku with high-carbon steel core and stainless cladding. Balanced and precise. Gift-ready.
Yoshida Hamono Funkai Santoku Magnolia Knife
Made in Japan by Yoshida Hamono, the Aogami #2 Funkai Santoku combines traditional Japanese design with modern precision. Its 165 mm hybrid Funkai profile offers more power at the heel and a smooth belly curve for effortless push cuts. Featuring a stainless-clad Aogami #2 Blue Steel core (62–64 HRC) and a lightweight Magnolia wood handle, this knife delivers sharpness, balance, and versatility across meat, fish, and vegetables — authentic Japanese performance, no hand-forging required.
Yoshida Hamono Nakiri Knife
Japanese vegetable knife with high-carbon steel core and stainless cladding. Thin grind for clean veggie prep. Gift-ready.
Yoshida Hamono Santoku Knife
All-round Santoku with high-carbon steel. Balanced feel, precise edge. Gift-ready.







