Starting as a small Kickstarter project, ZAKU has been steadily building its brand while sharing meaningful messages with consumers through its 100% well-crafted Japanese knives.

Sakai, Japan, is the heart of traditional Japanese knife making. For centuries, Sakai has forged blades with unmatched sharpness and craftsmanship, earning global respect from chefs and collectors alike. This small city has quietly become a giant in the culinary world, known for its blacksmiths, who shape steel with precision and pride. Sakai is the […]

Learning how to make a katana sword is a work of art. Created using high-quality materials and treasured techniques, it accomplishes its original function as a deadly weapon while showcasing its beauty and the blacksmith’s skills.