Shuji Yamaguchi: Japanese Knife Craftsmanship

Updated July 18, 2026

This editorial profile introduces Shuji Yamaguchi and the finishing work associated with selected Japanese kitchen-knife collaborations previously featured by Tokushu Knife.

Craft and finishing

Japanese kitchen-knife production often involves several specialist craftspeople. Depending on the project, forging, heat treatment, grinding, polishing, sharpening, engraving, and handle fitting may be completed by different specialists. The final result therefore reflects both the smith's work and the skill of the sharpener or finisher.

Selected past collaborations

Tokushu Knife has previously featured limited releases and collaborative projects involving:

• Yoshikazu Tanaka Blue #1 Damascus gyuto
• Yoshikazu Tanaka Blue #1 mirror-finish bunka
• Nakagawa White #2 mizu-honyaki gyuto

These names are included as historical references. Availability changes and some past releases are no longer offered on TokushuKnife.eu. We do not link to unavailable or off-site product pages.

Current availability

For products that can currently be purchased and fulfilled by Tokushu Knife Malta Limited, browse the current EU collection. Each live product page shows its present price, specifications, and stock status.

For questions about a maker, finish, or upcoming release, contact our Malta team.