Aloha

Welcome to Tsuru Knives — your local source for premium Japanese chef knives, brought to you from the heart of Japan directly to the heart of your kitchen.

I'm a cook based on Oʻahu with over 15 years of experience behind the line. Like many chefs and home cooks here, I’ve faced the challenge of finding high-quality knives without a huge price tag — and without having to settle for the limited selection available on island.

That’s why I started this shop. I work directly with skilled blacksmiths and knife makers in Japan and China to import a curated selection of handcrafted blades made from some of the highest-quality steels each country has to offer. Each knife is carefully chosen for its performance, durability, and craftsmanship — tools I wish I had access to when I was starting out.

I know Chinese knives sometimes get a bad reputation for quality — but I personally test every knife before I bring it into the shop. I would never sell anything I wouldn’t use in my own kitchen. In fact, over the past five years, I’ve sold more than 200 Chinese chef knives to fellow cooks who trust their performance.

My mission is simple:
With honesty and Integrity to bring variety, quality, and affordability to the knife options available for cooks and chefs in Hawaiʻi  — and beyond.

Whether you’re slicing sashimi, dicing onions, or prepping for a busy dinner rush, I believe the right knife makes all the difference.

Mahalo for supporting a local business built by a cook, for cooks.