Chef and Eatery Sakura's "Just Right Knife: A Little Long, A Little Short" Scheduled for General Sale in July 2026

SAKURA's Online Store (HITOTEMA Inc.) plans to begin general sales in July 2026 for the "Just Right Knife: A Little Long, A Little Short" household knife developed by chef and eatery Sakura. The general sale will offer the knife at the regular price of 17,800 yen (tax included), not a special limited-time price.

Initial Limited Sale Met with Great Response, General Sale to Begin in July 2026

The "Just Right Knife: A Little Long, A Little Short" went on sale starting June 7, 2026, with a limited quantity of 600 units at a special introductory price. The initial production volume was limited due to the process of finishing each blade by hand.

In response to this demand and to accommodate customers who "missed the initial sale" or "were waiting for the general sale," regular sales will commence in July 2026.

"Neither a Santoku, Gyuto, nor Pety" - A Single Knife for the Home

It took chef and eatery Sakura approximately two years to arrive at a blade length of 155mm. Standard Santoku knives are about 180mm, Gyuto knives are even longer, and Pety knives are around 120-130mm.

Sakura considered all of these to be either too long or too short for a "single knife used daily at home." The result of pursuing a length that could handle most kitchen tasks, such as chopping vegetables, slicing meat, and peeling fruit, with good maneuverability is this 155mm blade.

The phrase "A Little Long, A Little Short" is not an apology for a flaw, but rather represents the dimensions arrived at after optimizing for home cooking.

From the Hands of Artisans in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, Each with Unique Wood Grain

The blade uses a three-layer steel with AUS-10 stainless steel as the core material. Its hardness is approximately HRC 60, balancing long-lasting sharpness with ease of re-sharpening. The overall length is approximately 282mm, and the weight is a light 106g, emphasizing ease of handling from the moment it's picked up.

Manufacturing takes place in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, known as a production center for cutlery. The handle is made of natural walnut wood, which is water-resistant and fits comfortably in the hand, with each handle finished individually. The wood grain varies from one to the next, ensuring that each knife is one-of-a-kind.

Product Overview

- Product Name: Just Right Knife: A Little Long, A Little Short (155mm) - Regular Price: 17,800 yen (tax included) - Steel Material: AUS-10 Stainless Three-Layer Steel (approx. HRC 60) - Dimensions: Total Length approx. 282mm / Blade Length 155mm / Weight approx. 106g - Bolster: SUS304 (5.0mm thickness) / Handle: Natural Walnut Wood - Country of Manufacture: Japan (Seki City, Gifu Prefecture) / Sales: HITOTEMA Inc. - General Sale Start: Scheduled for July 2026 - Shipping: Free - Sales Channel: SAKURA's Online Store

*Due to the use of natural wood, the color and grain of the handle will vary for each individual item.