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What “Itadakimasu” Really Means
What “Itadakimasu” Really Means
Itadakimasu is a Japanese word spoken before a meal, meaning “I humbly receive.”More than eating, it reflects gratitude for food, nature, and the hands behind every meal, inviting a quiet... Mehr lesen …
Why the First Slice Feels So Good
Why the First Slice Feels So Good
The moment your knife arrives, and you place the blade on a vegetable for the first time. The way the blade gently slips into a tomato’s skin.The soft sound it... Mehr lesen …
Before Choosing a Japanese Knife
Before Choosing a Japanese Knife
You may be interested in Japanese knives, yet find yourself hesitating when it comes time to choose one. Have you ever felt that way? “It looks beautiful, but it feels... Mehr lesen …
How Your Knife Is Being Made
How Your Knife Is Being Made
  Inside Seki’s Workshops — The Time Behind Making a Knife — At the moment, your Nakiri knife is not yet finished.  Production is still ongoing in Seki, Japan, and... Mehr lesen …
Visiting the Workshop in Seki — A Manufacturing Update
Visiting the Workshop in Seki — A Manufacturing Update
  Recently, we visited the workshop in Seki City, Gifu, where your knives are being crafted. Gifu is known in Japan for its heavy snowfall. While Seki itself doesn’t receive much... Mehr lesen …
Why We Began with a Nakiri Knife
Why We Began with a Nakiri Knife
  There are many kinds of kitchen knives, each made for different uses and styles of cooking. Some are versatile, and some stand out for their appearance.  Still, the first... Mehr lesen …
A Note from SUIFU, Looking Back on 2025
A Note from SUIFU, Looking Back on 2025
  In 2025, we launched our brand, SUIFU. One of our co-founders, Sho, studied culinary arts at a university in Canada. After gaining experience in various types of restaurants, he... Mehr lesen …