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 CUTLERY 69-Layer Aichi Stainless Damascus Chef Knife
$165.00A Japanese 8” chef knife made by Satake Cutlery for everyday cooking. Forged from 69-layer Aichi stainless Damascus steel, it delivers sharp, balanced performance with minimal maintenance—ideal for cooks who want one dependable knife they can reach for daily.
SATAKE CUTLERY Hammered Damascus Petty Knife
$115.00A Japanese 135mm petty knife by Satake Cutlery, designed for fast, precise prep work. Made from Aichi stainless Damascus steel, it offers sharp, low-maintenance performance for everyday detail tasks.
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 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.







