Cooking Expert 'Shokujidokoro Sakura' Develops 'Just Right Kitchen Knife' – Pre-orders Start Today, June 7, Limited to 600 Units at Pre-order Price

SAKURA's Online Store (HITOTEMA Co., Ltd.) started pre-orders today, June 7, 2026 (Sun) at 10:00, for the home kitchen knife 'A Bit Too Long and A Bit Too Short: The Just Right Kitchen Knife,' developed by culinary expert Shokujidokoro Sakura. The initial release is limited to 600 units.

Pre-orders Started Today

Pre-orders for the 'Just Right Kitchen Knife' began today, June 7, 2026 (Sun) at 10:00. The first 600 units are available at a special pre-order price of 16,020 yen (tax included, 10% off the regular price). General sales are scheduled to start in July 2026.

This knife is a home kitchen knife developed by culinary expert Shokujidokoro Sakura over two years. It features a 155mm blade—not a Santoku, chef's knife, or petty knife—designed as the optimal tool for modern home cooking.

The Meaning Behind 'Just Right'

The expression 'a bit too long and a bit too short' is not an understatement of a flaw. It represents the journey of determining the 'length that can comfortably handle most tasks' by simulating actual home cooking, leading to a blade length that does not fit into any existing category.

With a 155mm blade, it sits right in the middle of a standard chef's knife (~210mm), a Santoku (~180mm), and a petty knife (120–130mm), allowing you to handle almost all daily tasks—from vegetables to meat—without hesitation. The blade is designed to be thin and light, offering a sense of lightness when held and excellent food release.

Hand-finished in a Seki City Workshop

The blade material is AUS-10 stainless clad steel (HRC approx. 60), and the handle is made of natural walnut, which is water-resistant and fits comfortably in the hand, with each unit individually coated. Because the grain varies for every handle, each knife delivered is one-of-a-kind. Each knife is hand-finished by Sumikama Co., Ltd., a cutlery manufacturer in Seki City, Gifu, which is why the initial release is limited to 600 units.

Product Overview: 'Just Right Kitchen Knife' Pre-order

Product Name: A Bit Too Long and A Bit Too Short: The Just Right Kitchen Knife Blade Material: AUS-10 stainless clad steel (HRC approx. 60) / Blade length 155mm / Total length approx. 282mm / Weight approx. 106g Bolster: SUS304 (5.0mm thick) Handle: Natural walnut Manufacturing: Sumikama Co., Ltd. (Seki City, Gifu) Pre-order Start: June 7, 2026 (Sun) 10:00 (Limited to 600 units) Price: Pre-order price 16,020 yen (tax included, 10% off) General Sales: Scheduled for July 2026 Sales: SAKURA's Online Store (HITOTEMA Co., Ltd.)