Kawasaki Kajiya is a small, family-run blacksmith shop with a proud history spanning more than 100 years. Based in the town of Shiroishi-cho in Saga Prefecture, Kyushu, their very name “Kajiya” simply means “blacksmith” in Japanese. Now in its third generation, the workshop is led by Mr. Kawasaki, who continues the tradition alongside his nephew, Mr. Mizokami, the fourth generation of skilled artisans. Together, they carry forward the legacy of handcrafting fine Japanese blades with the same dedication and care that has defined their family for over a century.
Blacksmith: Kawasaki san
Location: Shiroishi-cho in Saga-prefecture, Japan
Construction: Hammer Forged, San Mai
Edge Steel: Hitachi Blue #2 Carbon Steel
Cladding: Iron
Finish: Kurouchi
Edge Grind: Even
Handle: Walnut Octagonal
Ferrule: Black Plastic
Weight: 3.1 oz (88 g)
Edge Length: 143 mm
Total Length: 267 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 2.5 mm
Blade Height: 38 mm
