I saw a segment on NHK (national broadcast) about this knife shop in Yatsushiro.

I saw a segment on NHK (national broadcast) about this knife shop in Yatsushiro.

http://www.moritakahamono.com/en/

Its knives have been evaluated as among the best chef’s knives in the world by the Wall Street Journal.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111904716604576546621007499618.html

Now that they shop is getting lots of attention – both in an outside of Japan – it’s knives will be harder to get (longer waiting time) but a Moritaka knife would make a wonderful gift for someone who appreciates high quality knives.