Tools
Five tools built on data from Japanese bladesmiths, knife shops, and steel manufacturers. Find the right knife, pick the right steel, visualize properties on a radar chart, research makers by region, or compare importer prices.
Knife Finder
Match your cutting style, experience, and budget to the right Japanese knife. Four questions, specific steel recommendations.
Steel Picker
Quiz: skill, maintenance tolerance, budget, and what you cut → one steel, three real knives in it, and a maintenance schedule.
Maker Database
Search 20+ Japanese knife makers by region, specialty, and price range. From Sakai to Sanjo.
Steel Properties Radar
Select two Japanese knife steels and compare their properties on an animated radar chart. 15 steels, 6 axes, cooking level recommendations.
Importer Price Comparator
Pick a knife model. See current prices across six importers, real shipping to your region, and a 24-month price trend.