Japan Knife Guide: BladeHunter

Find a Japanese kitchen knife you will want to bring home — and remember the story behind it. BladeHunter helps travellers explore knife shops in Japan, understand shapes and steels, and keep a personal record of the knife they choose. Free to use, with no account required. MAKE YOUR KNIFE YOURS Add your own photo and create a My Knife Portrait. Choose from 10 decorative backgrounds, personalise the text style, add your name, and decide which details to show. Adjust your photo’s position and crop, save the portrait on your device, and share it through the iOS share sheet. Reopen your saved portrait whenever you want to enjoy or share it again. EXPLORE BEFORE YOU VISIT Browse 57 shop listings across 13 cities. The directory distinguishes 10 listings with July 2026 web-verification records from 47 listings that need confirmation. Unverified service claims are withheld. Confirm current…