Tower Knives
Japanese Knife Gallery and Retail Store
We are a specialty knife store in Shinsekai, Osaka, and Solamachi, Tokyo, offering a curated selection of knives crafted by skilled Japanese artisans. To help you appreciate their exceptional sharpness, we provide detailed guidance.
We also offer a free 10-minute lesson on basic maintenance and sharpening upon request. As a tax-free store, international visitors can enjoy tax exemptions with a passport.
We look forward to your visit.
Shops
We have a shop in Osaka and Tokyo, as well as an online store.
Knife Types & Accessories
Browse our knives and accessories below.
What is Tower Knives?
At Tower Knives, we specialize in Japanese Knives, Engraving, and Sharpening knives, with specialty stores located in Osaka and Tokyo.
For those who would like to see Japanese knives or learn more about Japanese knives, our English-speaking staff will help you choose a knife that fits your needs and budget.
Quality
Our knives are made with the utmost care so, we will continue to make excellent Japanese knives without compromise.
Craftsmanship
We are dedicated to spreading the beauty of knife-making techniques and traditions.
Trust
We will give you accurate advice regarding knives.
FAQs
Questions commonly asked by our customers.
You can have your name engraved on the knife you purchased. Names can be engraved in either kanji or katakana. Some knives which are made of one piece of hard steel cannot be engraved.
To prevent your package from being lost or stolen, we are unable to accommodate contactless delivery nor do we ship to a P.O. Box.
For domestic shipping, some housing units can have a package be delivered to a personal home delivery box or to a front desk attendant. For these options, please let us know in the memo field when ordering so we can find out if this option is available for you.
Yes, however, shipping fees will be the responsibility of the customer. For more information, please check the [Sharpening Service] page.
For 500 yen per knife, you can have your name engraved in Japanese kanji or katakana for in-person purchases. After you purchase the product and confirm the draft of your name, the engraving will be completed in approximately 5 to 10 minutes.
Please note that the engraving is done by hand, so if there are a large number of characters or lines, it may take longer.
In the case of mail order, we will contact you by email or phone after making your selection at the time of ordering.
If you have any other questions, please click below.
Work With Us
Tower Knives is looking for dedicated staff for multiple positions.
For any questions, please contact us.
Our knife selection is continuously updated, therefore we don't have a fixed catalog.
For any questions, please click the contact us button below to fill out an inquiry. We can then send you pictures and suggestions of knives that we think will suit your needs. If you are able to provide additional details regarding your needs, then we will be able to better assist you.
