People
- Founder
- Toukichi Hanaki 花木 藤吉
- Current Head
- Nobuo Hanaki 花木 信夫
Craft
- Known For
- Knives made start to finish under one roof
- Steel
- ZDP-189, HAP40, White 1
Location
- Address
- 536-1 Fuchumachi Dojo, Toyama, 939-2757, Japan
- Region
- Toyama, Japan
- Coordinates
- 36.646334414, 137.162421113
Brand
Logo
Native Name
スケナリ
Why Sukenari Matters
Does Sukenari Allow Unsolicited Visits?
Knives by Sukenari
Sukenari SG2 Ni-Mai Mirror Polish
Pros
- Excellent performance
- Great for professionals
- Easy to look after
Cons
- High budget
- Mirror polish can be hard to maintain
Sukenari SG2 Sanmai Double Bevel
Pros
- Excellent performance
- Great for professionals
- Easy to look after
Cons
- Relatively hard to sharpen
- High budget
Sukenari SG2 Damascus Double Bevel
Pros
- Excellent performance
- Great for professionals
- Easy to look after
- Great artistic
Cons
- Relatively hard to sharpen
- High budget
- Mirror polish can be hard to maintain
Sukenari Blue Steel Single Bevel Migaki
Pros
- Excellent performance
- Great for professionals
Cons
- Need extra care
- A little bit brittle
Sukenari White Steel Single Bevel Migaki
Pros
- Excellent performance
- Great for professionals
Cons
- Need extra care
- Prone to rust
Sukenari ZDP-247 Hairline
Pros
- Highly collectable
- Excellent performance
- Easy to look after
Cons
- Need extra care
Sukenari ZDP-247 Damascus
Pros
- Highly collectable
- Great artistic
- Excellent performance
Cons
- Need extra care
- Mirror polish can be hard to maintain
- High budget
Sukenari VG XEOS Nimai Mirror Finish
Pros
- Great for professionals
- Easy to look after
Cons
- Mirror polish can be hard to maintain
Sukenari SG2 Honyaki Migaki
Pros
- Excellent performance
- Great for professionals
Cons
- High budget
- Relatively hard to sharpen
Hatsukokoro By Sukenari VG1
Pros
- Easy to look after
- Ideal for the household
- Budget friendly
Cons
- Fit and finish can be improved
Sukenari ZDP-189 Hairline
Pros
- Excellent performance
- Great for professionals
Cons
- Relatively hard to sharpen
Sukenari HAP40 Single Bevel Mirror Polish
Pros
- Easy to look after
- Excellent performance
- Excellent fit and finish
Cons
- Mirror polish can be hard to maintain
- Relatively hard to sharpen
Frequently Asked Questions about Sukenari
Who is Sukenari?
Sukenari is a Japanese knife maker based in Toyama, Japan, established in 1933. They are known for Knives made start to finish under one roof. Their signature steels include ZDP-189, HAP40, White 1. Available at Knives and Stones Australia.
What knives does Sukenari make?
Sukenari produces the following knife lines: Sukenari SG2 Ni-Mai Mirror Polish, Sukenari SRS-13 Ni-Mai Damascus, Sukenari SG2 Sanmai Double Bevel, Sukenari SG2 Damascus Double Bevel, Sukenari Blue Steel Single Bevel Migaki, Sukenari White Steel Single Bevel Migaki, Sukenari ZDP-247 Hairline, Sukenari ZDP-247 Damascus, Sukenari VG XEOS Nimai Mirror Finish, Sukenari SG2 Honyaki Migaki, Hatsukokoro by Sukenari STRIX Sanmai, Hatsukokoro by Sukenari STRIX Damascus, Hatsukokoro By Sukenari VG1, Sukenari ZDP-189 Mirror Damascus , Sukenari ZDP-189 Hairline, Sukenari HAP40 Single Bevel Mirror Polish. We currently carry 38 products from Sukenari at Knives and Stones. They specialise in Knives made start to finish under one roof.
Where is Sukenari located?
Sukenari is located in Toyama, Japan. Japanese knife-making regions each have distinct traditions.
Where can I buy Sukenari knives in Australia?
Knives and Stones is an authorised Australian stockist of Sukenari. You can shop online at knivesandstones.com.au, with free shipping for knives over AU$200 Australia wide, or visit our stores in St Peters (Sydney), Crows Nest (Sydney), Braddon (Canberra) and Prahran (Melbourne) to handle the knives before buying.
Is it Sukenari or 佑成?
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Shop Sukenari Knives
Sukenari SG2 Ni-Mai Mirror Polish
Sukenari SG2 Nimai Sakimaru Takobiki 330mm, Ebony Handle Horn Ferrule
Sukenari SG2 Ni-Mai Mirror Polish
Sukenari SG2 Nimai Sakimaru Takobiki 300mm, Ebony Handle with Horn Ferrule
Sukenari Blue Steel Single Bevel Migaki
Sukenari Blue 2 K-tip Yanagiba 270mm, Ebony Brass Handle
Sukenari Blue Steel Single Bevel Migaki
Sukenari Blue 2 Deba 210mm, Ebony Spacer Handle
Sukenari Blue Steel Single Bevel Migaki
Sukenari Blue 2 Kanto Usuba 210mm, Ebony Spacer Handle
Sukenari White Steel Single Bevel Migaki
Sukenari White 2 K-tip Yanagiba 270mm, Ebony Brass Handle
Sukenari White Steel Single Bevel Migaki
Sukenari White 2 K-tip Kiritsuke 240mm, Ebony Brass Handle
Sukenari White Steel Single Bevel Migaki
Sukenari White 2 K-tip Yanagiba 300mm, Ebony Brass Handle
Sukenari ZDP-247 Damascus
Sukenari ZDP-247 Damascus Santoku 180mm, Ebony Handle
Sukenari ZDP-247 Damascus
Sukenari ZDP-247 Damascus Sujihiki 240mm, Ebony Handle
Sukenari ZDP-247 Damascus
Sukenari ZDP-247 Damascus K-tip Gyuto 240mm, Ebony Handle
Sukenari ZDP-247 Damascus
Sukenari ZDP-247 Damascus K-tip Gyuto 210mm, Ebony Handle
Sukenari ZDP-247 Damascus
Sukenari ZDP-247 Damascus Gyuto 210mm, Ebony Handle
Sukenari VG XEOS Nimai Mirror Finish
Sukenari VG XEOS Nimai Kiritsuke Yanagiba 300mm, Ebony Handle with Brass Ferrule
Sukenari VG XEOS Nimai Mirror Finish
Sukenari VG XEOS Nimai Yanagiba 300mm, Ebony Handle with Brass Ferrule
Sukenari VG XEOS Nimai Mirror Finish
Sukenari VG XEOS Nimai Kiritsuke Yanagiba 270mm, Ebony Handle with Single Spacer
Sukenari VG XEOS Nimai Mirror Finish
Sukenari VG XEOS Nimai Yanagiba 270mm, Ebony Handle with Single Spacer
Sukenari SG2 Honyaki Migaki
Sukenari SG2 Honyaki Yanagiba 300mm, Ebony Handle Brass Ferrule
Sukenari SG2 Honyaki Migaki
Sukenari SG2 Honyaki Yanagiba 270mm, Ebony Handle Horn Ferrule
Sukenari SG2 Honyaki Migaki
Sukenari SG2 Honyaki K-tip Yanagiba 300mm with Saya
Sukenari ZDP-189 Hairline
Sukenari ZDP-189 Hairline Gyuto 270mm, Slim Ebony Mosaic
Sukenari ZDP-189 Hairline
Sukenari ZDP-189 Hairline K-tip Gyuto 240mm, Ebony Handle with Blonde/Marble Ferrule
Sukenari ZDP-189 Hairline
Sukenari ZDP-189 Hairline K-tip Gyuto 210mm, Ebony Handle with Blonde/Marble Ferrule
Sukenari ZDP-189 Hairline
Sukenari ZDP-189 Hairline Santoku 195mm, Ebony Handle with Blonde/Marble Ferrule
Sukenari HAP40 Single Bevel Mirror Polish
Sukenari HAP40 Mirror Polished Yanagiba 330 mm, Ebony Brass Handle (Hatsukokoro Engraved))
Sukenari HAP40 Single Bevel Mirror Polish