Introducing Japanese Knife Co.

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We would like to announce something we have never done before and the biggest project we have ever done in our company’s history.

We have been working on this since the middle of last year and are finally ready to share this with you today.

It is…

Japanese Knife Co.

Japanese Knife Co.

Since we are known for “the best of the best” from Japan, we were very particular in discovering the products and worked very hard to find the best knife craftsmanship to partner in Japan, and we did.

We carry two legendary knife makers with deep history rooted in the Samurai sword-making tradition, and we are proud to partner with Mr. Ueta and Sugimoto Knife.

Mr. Ueta’s expertise in making swords has made him a living legend and earned him recognition from Japan’s Prime Minister’s Office, USA PBS, and multiple national TV shows.

Sugimoto has 110 years of knife-making history and is respected and known as a company steeped in a rich history of blacksmithing and knife-making expertise.

All our knives are handmade with the mind to craft the best Knife in Japan and possibly the world.

The team and I had so much fun learning about Japanese Knives.

The history of Knife has a very deep of histories, like tea, and roots back to the era of the Samurai and their swords.

We worked hard and created over 40 blog posts about Japanese knives. We all worked very hard for this, it was so fun to learn about the Knife, and we feel we are all knife experts after doing it.

The New Blog is called “Japanese Knife Stories – Blog About the Magic of Japanese Knife & Craftsmanship.”

Last year, none of us had zero knowledge about Japanese knives.

The good part about this is that we see the topic from the point of view of a beginner who does not know anything about the topic. (and we did not!)

So we had fun bouncing ideas about what to talk about and trying to be as beginner-friendly as possible.

Since we dug up the topic from the beginner’s eye, I hope it is easy for you to learn about this fabulous topic.

The topic is profound, trust me; I think we only touched the surface about this, and I look forward to creating more blog posts and videos as we do with tea and coffee.

As you know, when I learn things, I like writing a book about it. So I did and want to give it to you.

Ultimate Knife Guide book

If you are interested, please sign up for the brand-new Japanese Knife Club to get your free copy:

Please be the first to join the Japanese Knife Club and try out what we are proud to offer.

I hope you enjoy them as much as we did.

Stories continue.

Please join me in being part of this new story with us.

Introducing Japanese Knife Co. — Frequently Asked Questions

What is Japanese Knife Co.?

Japanese Knife Co. is a sister company under the same umbrella as our tea businesses — dedicated to bringing the finest handmade Japanese knives to international customers. The company partners with legendary knife makers whose craftsmanship is rooted in centuries-old Samurai sword-making traditions. Like our approach to tea, the focus is on "the best of the best" from Japan — sourcing directly from acclaimed artisans rather than mass producers.

Who are the knife makers behind Japanese Knife Co.?

Japanese Knife Co. partners with two highly respected knife makers. Mr. Ueta is a living legend whose sword-making expertise has been recognized by Japan's Prime Minister's Office, USA PBS, and multiple national television programs. Sugimoto Knife brings 110 years of knife-making history, with a deep heritage of blacksmithing and culinary blade expertise. Both partners hand-make their knives with the explicit goal of creating the best knives in Japan — and arguably the world.

What is the Japanese Knife Stories blog?

"Japanese Knife Stories — Blog About the Magic of Japanese Knife & Craftsmanship" is the dedicated content hub for Japanese Knife Co. The team started with no prior knowledge of Japanese knives, which gave the blog a beginner-friendly perspective: every article is written from the standpoint of someone learning the topic alongside the reader. The blog launched with over 40 posts covering knife history, craftsmanship, care, and selection — with more being added continuously.

What is the Japanese Knife Club?

The Japanese Knife Club is the customer community for Japanese Knife Co. — a way for knife enthusiasts to receive product announcements, exclusive offers, and educational content directly. New members receive a free copy of the founder's book on Japanese knives — a comprehensive introduction written from a beginner's perspective. Joining is a way to stay current with new artisan partnerships and product releases as Japanese Knife Co. expands its catalog.

How does Japanese Knife Co. connect with the tea business?

Both businesses share the same underlying philosophy: bringing authentic, traditional Japanese craft products to international customers. Just as Japanese tea cultivation reaches back centuries, the art of Japanese bladesmithing — particularly Samurai sword-making — is one of Japan's deepest craft traditions. The team behind Japanese Knife Co. brings the same dedication to direct sourcing, artisan partnership, and product education that they have built around tea over the years.

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About the author

Kei Nishida

Kei Nishida

Author, CEO Dream of Japan

info@japanesegreenteain.com

Certification: PMP, BS in Computer Science

Education: Western Washington University

Kei Nishida is a Japanese green tea connoisseur, writer, and the current steward of ShizuokaTea.com and Green Tea Merchant.

ShizuokaTea.com was originally founded by Kent Roy Rhoads, a pioneer of online Japanese green tea sales who helped introduce authentic teas from Shizuoka and Kagoshima to customers around the world. Kei and the Dream of Japan team continue to honor Kent’s legacy by preserving the same commitment to high-quality Japanese tea, reliable service, and long-standing relationships with tea producers in Japan.

In 2020, Dream of Japan acquired ShizuokaTea.com, KagoshimaTea.com, and Green Tea Merchant, with the goal of continuing Kent’s work while bringing renewed care, storytelling, and tea education to a new generation of tea lovers.

Today, the ShizuokaTea.com blog, also known as the Green Tea Merchant Blog, is especially focused on helping wholesale buyers, cafés, restaurants, retailers, and tea-related businesses make informed decisions when sourcing Japanese tea. Building on Green Tea Merchant’s decades-long history of serving wholesale customers, the goal is to make this blog one of the best online resources for companies buying tea—offering practical guidance, product knowledge, sourcing insights, and educational content rooted in real experience.

Kei’s mission is to share the depth, beauty, and tradition of Japanese tea with the world while supporting businesses that want to serve authentic Japanese tea with confidence.

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