the oldest and purest Japanese knife steel

carbon steel knives

Wield centuries of tradition and engineering.

This month at SharpEdge

→ 20% OFF any carbon steel knife 
→ 25% OFF our SharpEdge black knife bags (for 4 or 6 knives)
→ FREE Ballistol oil wipes with every carbon steel purchase
→ If you buy 3 or more carbon steel knives, you get the small SharpEdge knife bag for FREE - simply add it to the cart and the price will update automatically.

Until SEP 22 end of day.

WHY carbon steel?

  • It's the purest steel and offers an extremely smooth cutting edge.
  • Easier and faster sharpening due to low content of alloying elements.
  • It forms a very hard and durably sharp blade.
  • High collector's value.
  • It develops a personal protective patina.


Over 600 years ago, the weapon blacksmiths established in Sakai, Japan, used their sword-making knowledge to make the first Japanese knives—from carbon steel!

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