Miki City Artisans - Hyōgo Prefecture
For more than 500 years, Miki City in Hyogo Prefecture has been home to one of Japan’s most respected blacksmithing traditions. Renowned for exceptional heat treatment, balanced profiles, and durable cutting performance, Miki City knife makers blend time-honored forging methods with modern precision to create blades trusted by chefs around the world. Each piece reflects the region’s legacy of craftsmanship—uncompromising quality, meticulous attention to detail, and a deep commitment to functional artistry.
Our Miki Japan knives collection showcases the work of master artisans who continue the city’s historic lineage, offering everything from versatile gyutos to finely tuned petty knives and vegetable blades. Whether you’re a professional chef or an enthusiast seeking a reliable workhorse, these handcrafted knives embody the spirit of Japanese blacksmith tradition and the understated excellence that defines Miki City. Discover your next artisan-made knife below.
For more than 500 years, Miki City in Hyogo Prefecture has been home to one of Japan’s most respected blacksmithing traditions. Renowned for exceptional heat treatment, balanced profiles, and durable cutting performance, Miki City knife makers blend time-honored forging methods with modern precision to. . . Show More >
Hasu-Seizo is a family-owned and operated business proudly offering handcrafted Japanese knives to chefs of all levels in the U.S. and beyond. Originally from Osaka, we are the makers of the renowned Sakai Takayuki brand, carrying forward the rich traditions of Japanese knife-making. Rooted in generations of craftsmanship and dedication, we honor this legacy with every blade we create.