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  • Are you ready for a Christmas Gift?

    Hi there! Christmas is finally in a month!! We need to get Christmas gifts for someone important for you❤  I'm going to introduce what you can buy ...
  • Visited Sakai PART 2 – The Home of Japanese Knives!

    Hello again! It’s Tomo here!!Today, I’d like to introduce the company I visited this time – Yamawaki Cutlery MFG., LTD. This company produces many ...
  • Visited Sakai!!

    Hello there! This is Tomo.I’ve just returned from a trip to Japan, and I’m excited to share what I experienced! My hometown is close to Sakai, a ci...
  • A Visit to Two Stick Forge with the Kataba Team

    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

    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🍵

    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

    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"

    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!

    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!

    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

    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 🌸

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