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  • A Visit to Two Stick Forge with the Kataba Team

    by Yuko Seno
    Hello, I’m Hayato, sharpener at Kataba. The Kataba team recently had the visiting our friend Andrew at Two Stick Forge.For thre...

  • History of Osaka Sakai Knives

    by Yuko Seno
    Hello everyone, it’s Tomomi :) Today I’m introducing the history of Osaka Sakai Japanese knives.   First of all, do you know where the most renowne...

  • How to make Matcha🍵

    by Yuko Seno
    Hi there! Today, I’m going to show you how to make Matcha using “Matcha shaker”. Step 1 Add 20ml water *No hot water  Tips: Water is FIRST!! Step...

  • Single Bevel Sharpening Tips

    by Yuko Seno
    Hi, I’m Hayato a sharpener at KATABA. Today, I’d like to share some simple tips on sharpening single bevel knives.These traditional Japanese knives...

  • About "Kurouchi"

    by Yuko Seno
    Hello there! It’s Tomo.Today, I’d like to talk about something called “Kurouchi”. Last time, I wrote about patina, and this time we’re diving into...

  • Let’s Enjoy a Japanese-Style Home Party!

    by Yuko Seno
    Hello there! It’s a bank holiday this weekend — perhaps some of you are planning a cosy get-together with friends or family at home? Do you know ...

  • Welcome to our knife sharpening class!

    by Yuko Seno
    Hello, KATABA friends! Hope you enjoy this nice weather today! We are thrilled to announce that, after a long wait, our sharpening classes have be...

  • About patina

    by Yuko Seno
    Hi there!I'm Tomo, the newest member of KATABA. I'm still learning about Japanese knives, and I’m really looking forward to meeting many of our won...

  • APRIL & MAY 2025 SCHEDULE 🌸

    by Yuko Seno
    Dear KATABA customers,   We hope you are enjoying nice and warm weather! Here are our April & May schedule, so please check below!   【OPEN】12t...

  • How to maintain your knives

    by Yuko Seno
    Hello! Today we're going to introduce how to maintain your knives. 1. Dry your knives -Knife wipe   2. Apply oil -Camellia/Japanese Tsubaki oil 10...

  • Discover Your Favourite Japanese Pottery ✨️

    by Yuko Seno
    Hello there! At our store, we offer a selection of Japan’s beautiful pottery, each with its own unique charm. Today, I'm excited to introduce five ...

  • IT'S FINALLY HAPPENING! KATABA Knife sharpening class

    by Yuko Seno
    Thank you so much for having waited so long!   KATABA Knife sharpening class is finally back in April this year! Our main sharpner, Hayato will off...