Extremely popular in Japan but less known in the United States, Suncraft knives are thoughtfully designed, carefully crafted, and beautifully finished. Suncraft knives have been manufactured in Seki City, Japan since 1948. We import these knives directly and purchase in yen which allows us to offer extremely competitive pricing. Suncraft knives come in a wide range of steel types, blade shapes, and handle designs; it’s extremely likely that you will find a Suncraft knife that perfectly suits your needs. These knives come highly recommended by Master Sharpener Charlie Robertson and Chef Pietro Leeman, founder of the successful restaurant Joia in Milan, Italy and by the Knife Merchant team.
You may notice that the Suncraft Knives that we carry are all listed as Suncraft "SENZO" Knives. The term Senzo is used to denote the Suncraft products that are made exclusively by Suncraft's own artisans. Other knife lines from both Suncraft and many other Japanese makers are constructed by consortiums of different laborers. Suncract's Senzo lines represent their highest quality products. This term is used to pay homage to the family ancestor Mr. Senzo who was a beloved and respected member of the Seki community and was known for his charitable contributions. Suncraft Senzo knives are made with great consideration to the end user - they are constructed with care and attention to detail using premium materials and are designed to be extremely aesthetically pleasing.
