Zaku Japanese Knives: 100% made & designed in Japan!

A project in Tokyo, Japan by Zaku Knife
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Crafted in Sakai, Japan, Zaku kitchen knives feature 66-layer Damascus steel for high performance with traditional Japanese designs.
Backers: 63
Average Daily Pledges: ¥111,261
Average Pledge Per Backer: ¥47683

Funding: ¥3,004,035 of ¥1,500,000
Dates: Mar 12th -> Apr 17th (37 days)
Project By: Zaku Knife
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Latest News

The Future of Japanese Knife Craft — and Why We Care

April 6th - via: kickstarter.com
While Japanese knives are gaining popularity worldwide, there’s a growing gap between what people think they’re buying and what they’re actually getting. Many so-called “Japanese knives” sold online are not made in Japan at all. If you... (Read More)

Why We Chose Sakai: The Home of Japanese Blades

April 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Sakai City, located in Osaka Prefecture, is renowned as the heart of Japan's knife-making industry, boasting over 600 years of history. Its roots date back to the 15th century, when blacksmiths, descended from swordsmiths, moved from Kaga Province to... (Read More)

Level Up Your ZAKU: New Add-Ons Just Dropped!

March 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Dear ZAKU community,Thank you for the incredible support you’ve shown us so far!As our campaign continues to grow, we’re excited to introduce a selection of thoughtfully designed add-ons to help you get even more out of your ZAKU knife. Each of... (Read More)

Milestone Reached: First Stretch Goal Unveiled!

March 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear ZAKU community,Thanks to your continuous support, our ZAKU campaign has had an amazing start, and now, we’re ready to take things even further!We’re releasing a series of stretch goals that will unlock exclusive ZAKU rewards as we hit new... (Read More)

We did it! ZAKU knives are 100% funded!

March 24th - via: kickstarter.com
To our incredible backers and supporters, We are beyond thrilled to announce that the ZAKU knife Kickstarter campaign has officially reached 100% funding! This achievement would not have been possible without your support, trust, and passion for... (Read More)

Exciting News: We’ve Been Chosen as a 'Project We Love'!

March 19th - via: kickstarter.com
We’ve got some exciting news, Zaku has been chosen by Kickstarter as a “Project We Love”!When we first launched our Kickstarter, one of our main goals was to earn the “Project We Love” badge, and we’re thrilled to see it come to... (Read More)

70% Milestone Achieved! Huge Thanks to Our Amazing Backers!

March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Valued Backers and Supporters,We are thrilled to announce that, thanks to your incredible support, the ZAKU Knife Project has achieved 70% of its funding goal! This significant milestone reflects the dedication and belief you have placed in our... (Read More)

Don't Miss Out on Our Exclusive Early Bird Deal!

March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Save up to $199 on the Zaku Gyuto and Petty knife set!Only the first 50 supporters will have access to this exclusive opportunity.Don't wait, secure yours now before they're gone! Get yours here!  (Read More)

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