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Inside the Box: The Meticulous Journey Behind Every Oishya Knife

August 22, 2025 June 24, 2026

The story behind every Oishya knife, from the 2022 rebrand out of Japana to wooden boards crafted by family workshops across Europe.

The Story Behind Sakai Kyuba’s Bugeisha Illustration

May 1, 2024 June 24, 2026

The onna-bugeisha illustration on Sakai Kyuba boxes honours feudal Japan’s female samurai, with nods to Hokusai’s Great Wave and the Oishya kamon.

Japanese knives, hand-forged in Japan. Boards, linen, and tableware finished in Europe. Made once. Kept forever.

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The Slow Letter

One letter a month. 5% off your first order.

Stories from the workshops, a recipe worth keeping, and a five-email Knife School course to start you off. The 5% is a welcome, and the only discount we ever send.

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