Kujira Whale Craft Knife

An incredibly useful tool for any cook, baker or any of you outdoorsy types.

Traditionally a craft knife, but we've found over the years that they come in handy as a pocket knife, bread maker's scoring tool or cook's little filleting knife.

Designed by Tetsu Yamashita - Made by Toru Yamashita in Tosa, Japan.

In Japanese folklore, the Kujiwar Whale is a mysterious and powerful sea spirit said to appear during storms or periods of great change. Unlike ordinary whales, the Kujiwar is described as a massive, almost otherworldly creature — a guardian of the ocean and an omen of transformation.

Sailors once believed that if you encountered a Kujiwar, the sea itself was trying to send a message. Sometimes the whale was a harbinger of disaster — warning of shipwrecks or storms ahead — but other tales speak of it guiding lost sailors safely home.

What sets the Kujiwar apart in many stories is its quiet presence. It doesn’t speak or attack; it simply appears, its immense body breaking through the mist, as if bridging the human and spirit worlds.

Today, the Kujiwar Whale is often seen as a symbol of deep change, protection, and respect for forces larger than ourselves — a reminder of how the ocean holds stories older than memory itself.

Please note, measurement is for blade length, not overall.

Please keep dry and clean as these can and will rust if left left un-cared for.

Please note that these are handmade knives and actual product may not be exactly as shown. Email us for more details.

Type C - Minke Whale (Upward Head - Sharp Point)

Type D - Fin Whale (Rounded Downward Head)