Kawasaki Kajiya is a small, family-run blacksmith shop with a history spanning over 100 years. Located in the town of Shiroishi-cho in Saga Prefecture, Kyushu, the name “Kajiya” means “blacksmith” in Japanese. Now in its third generation, the forge is led by Mr. Kawasaki, who works alongside his nephew, Mr. Mizokami—the fourth generation of skilled artisans in this proud tradition.
Blacksmith: Kawasaki san
Location: Shiroishi-cho in Saga-prefecture, Japan
Construction: Hammer Forged, San Mai
Edge Steel: Hitachi White #1
Cladding: Iron
Finish: Kurouchi
Edge Grind: Even
Handle: Ho Wood Oval
Ferrule: Plastic
Weight: 2.4 oz (68 g)
Edge Length: 142 mm
Total Length: 266 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
Blade Height: 38 mm
