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Nisaku

Nisaku has made knives and edge tools in Japan since the 1930s. In our range they stand for bread knives: long, serrated stainless steel blades that cut through the crust without crushing the crumb, in lengths from 240 to 360 mm.

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The story

Nisaku has its roots in Japan and has specialised since the 1930s in bread knives and kitchen tools that combine traditional craft with modern precision. The brand was founded to make tools that give control and precision, so professional bakers and home bakers get a clean cut every time.

Nisaku bread knives are known for sharp, durable blades and ergonomic handles, made for comfort and efficiency. Each knife reflects Japanese quality and craft tradition, and makes cooking easier and more precise.

The region

Tsubame, Niigata

Tsubame, Niigata is one of Japan's important regions for metalwork and, together with neighbouring Sanjō, makes up the Tsubame-Sanjō area. Whilst Sanjō was traditionally known for forged tools and blades, Tsubame became known in the Edo period for metalworking and polishing techniques, especially in copperwork and later stainless steel products. This skill gradually led to...

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