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JIU Studio Japanese Knives and Kitchenware; Kitchen knife sharpening and repair; Handmade small leather goods

29/09/2026

🔪 Nigara Aogami (Blue) Super Matt Migaki Tsuchime Series
Handcrafted by Nigara Hamono in Hirosaki, Aomori, this series features a Super Blue carbon steel core, known for its excellent edge retention, sharpness and ease of sharpening. Each blade combines a refined Matt Migaki finish with Nigara’s distinctive Tsuchime (hammered) texture, creating a subtle yet highly tactile appearance. The hammered surface also helps improve food release during cutting. The stainless steel cladding makes the knives easier to maintain than fully carbon-clad blades, while the exposed Aogami Super edge still requires proper drying and care after use.

✨ Available:
• Petty 150mm
• K-tip Petty 150mm
• Santoku 180mm
• Bunka 180mm
• K-tip Nakiri 180mm
• Gyuto 210mm
• K-tip Gyuto 240mm

🌏 Worldwide shipping available
🛒 Product links in the comments

27/09/2026

Custom Knife Handle Fitment at JIU Studio 🔪 Whether you’ve purchased a handle from us or already have your own, we can carefully fit and align it to your knife for a clean, secure finish.

✨ Handle Fitment Service
• FREE fitment with any handle purchased from JIU Studio
• BYO handle: AUD $30 labour
• Individually fitted, balanced and aligned by hand
• In-store service only

Every knife and handle is different. Measurements and fitting are done by hand.

📩 Walk in or DM us to arrange your handle fitment.

26/09/2026

🌊 Nigara Anmon Raindrop Damascus Series: A true statement of Tsugaru craftsmanship, the Nigara Anmon Series combines premium SG2 powdered steel with one of the most distinctive Damascus patterns from Nigara Hamono.

Each blade features 25 layers of forged Damascus on each side, finished with a finely polished and etched surface that creates the Anmon’s dramatic, high-contrast raindrop pattern.

The design takes inspiration from the rippling water of the Anmon Waterfalls, located in the Shirakami Mountains near Hirosaki. The flowing pattern is an original technique of Nigara Forging, giving each blade its own character and depth.

✨ Available at JIU Studio in:
• Sakimaru Sujihiki 270mm
• Gyuto 240mm
• Gyuto 210mm
• K-tip Gyuto 210mm
• K-tip Nakiri 180mm
• K-tip Petty 150mm
• Petty 120mm

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🌏 Worldwide shipping available

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💎 Xin Guo Diamond 新国作 xɪɴɢᴜᴏ ᴋɴɪᴠᴇꜱ Ceramic Hybrid Sharpening StoneDesigned for modern high-hardness steels, the Xin Guo...
22/09/2026

💎 Xin Guo Diamond 新国作 xɪɴɢᴜᴏ ᴋɴɪᴠᴇꜱ Ceramic Hybrid Sharpening Stone
Designed for modern high-hardness steels, the Xin Guo Diamond/Ceramic Hybrid Stone is built to handle steels such as SG2/R2, HAP40, ZDP-189, SRS13 and MagnaCut, including steels above HRC 63.

Its high concentration of industrial diamonds is combined with a cement and resin hybrid bond, delivering fast and consistent material removal while maintaining good feedback and control.

The stone is designed to perform particularly well on high-alloy steels containing tungsten, vanadium and cobalt, where conventional aluminium oxide stones can be slower.

🔹 Self-sharpening & self-cleaning surface
🔹 High cutting efficiency
🔹 Excellent performance on high-hardness powder steels
🔹 Resistant to loading and glazing
🔹 Easy to maintain with standard dressing stones
🔹 Glass backing for stability and durability

In our testing, the Xin Guo 1200 Grit removed material noticeably faster than a Naniwa Chosera 1000 when sharpening a Sukenari 210mm ZDP-189 Gyuto, while producing a refined edge.

Available in multiple grits.

📍 JIU Studio — Adelaide
🌏 Worldwide shipping available

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20/09/2026

🔪 JIU Studio Knife Sharpening & Edge Restoration
At JIU Studio, we hand-sharpen your knives using Japanese whetstones and a controlled, water-cooled process. This helps minimise heat build-up, remove less steel, and preserve the original character and lifespan of your knife.

Our services include:
• Hand sharpening on Japanese whetstones
• Edge restoration
• Chip removal
• Tip & blade repairs
• Single-bevel sharpening — Deba, Usuba, Yanagiba & more
• Finishing and polishing where required

✨ Sharpening from AUD $18
🔧 Repairs from AUD $45

📍 Adelaide
📩 DM us to book your sharpening service

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17/09/2026

🔥 Hatsukokoro Hinotori V-Toku 2 Rainbow Damascus Gyuto 210mm 🔥 The Hinotori (火の鳥) meaning Firebird / Phoenix, features a spectacular multi-metal Damascus cladding made with copper, brass, nickel and stainless steel. After sandblasting and etching, the warm copper and brass tones create a vivid, organic pattern that shifts beautifully with the light.

At the core is Takefu V-Toku 2, a low-alloy carbon steel hardened to approximately 62–64 HRC, offering excellent edge retention, a fine edge and the characteristic bite of carbon steel. The cladding is relatively low maintenance, but the exposed V-Toku 2 edge is reactive, keep it clean and dry after use.

🔥 Hinotori — firebird in steel, available at JIU Studio:
- Petty 150mm
- Santoku 180mm
- Gyuto 210mm

👇 Product link is in the comments
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14/09/2026

✨ Sakai Takayuki INOX Series (Single-Bevel)✨ Looking to experience a traditional Japanese single-bevel knife without the maintenance of carbon steel? The Sakai Takayuki INOX Series is one of our most recommended choices for chefs and home cooks looking for a reliable, low-maintenance single-bevel blade.

INOX is a general term for stainless steel rather than a specific steel grade. While it may not carry the famous name of VG10 or SG2, its lower wear resistance can actually be an advantage for single-bevel knives. This makes them easier to sharpen and more forgiving in demanding use.

Sakai Takayuki gives this practical steel proper traditional construction, with carefully finished Kasumi bevels, refined Migaki surfaces, and rounded spine and choil for improved comfort. The result is a straightforward, dependable tool that lets you experience what a traditionally built single-bevel knife is really like while keeping maintenance simple.

🔪 Available at JIU Studio:
• Yanagiba 240mm
• Yanagiba 270mm
• Yanagiba 300mm
• Deba 135mm
• Deba 165mm
• Mioroshi Deba 240mm
• Usuba 180mm
• Baran-kiri 120mm

🇯🇵 Made in Japan

👇 Product link is in the comments
🌏 Worldwide shipping available

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12/09/2026

🔪 BEGINNER KNIFE SHARPENING CLASS
22 September 2026 | JIU Studio, Adelaide

Ever wanted to learn how to properly sharpen your knives? ✨

Join us at JIU Studio for a hands-on Beginner Sharpening Class and learn the foundations of Japanese knife sharpening using whetstones.

You’ll learn:
• Different types of knives and their uses
• Knife materials and internal structure
• How to use whetstones and sharpening techniques
• How to troubleshoot common sharpening issues
• Proper knife care and maintenance

🪨 2–2.5 hours | Small class of max. 4 students
🔪 Bring 2–3 of your own knives, or use one of ours for practice.
📝 Take-home notes provided
💰 $199 per person

📍 JIU Studio
Level 1/242 Franklin St, Adelaide SA 5000

🗓 Tuesday, 22 September 2026
⏰ 4:15 PM – 8:00 PM

Beginner course completion is required before joining our Advanced Sharpening Course.

Limited spots available due to our small class size.

🎟 Get your ticket — link in the comments!

09/09/2026

✨ Sakai Takayuki Gintan (銀鍛, Silver Forge) Ginsan Migaki Series ✨
A step up from entry-level stainless single-bevel knives, the Gintan Series from Sakai Takayuki, which combines traditional Japanese craftsmanship with the practicality of Ginsan (Silver 3) stainless steel.

Ginsan has a special place in the world of single-bevel knives. Its relatively simple alloy composition makes it easier to forge and sharpen than many modern stainless steels, while still offering excellent corrosion resistance. The Gintan takes this further with refined fit and finish, beautifully hand-engraved blade names, polished bevels and a distinctive profile. The broader, taller blades provide a solid and confident feel in hand, while maintaining the precision expected from a traditional single-bevel knife.

Available now:
• Deba 165mm
• Deba 180mm
• Yanagiba 300mm

🇯🇵 Made in Japan

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🌏 Worldwide shipping available

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05/09/2026

✨Hatsukokoro × Yoshikane SKD Nashiji Petty 150mm✨
Forged by Yoshikane in Sanjo, Niigata, Japan, this 150mm Petty combines SKD semi-stainless steel, a refined Nashiji finish, and Yoshikane‘s signature tapered geometry.
What makes this knife special is the kireaji, the “cutting feel.” The convex grind helps split food and reduce sticking, while SKD takes an extremely fine, sharp and toothy edge. The result? Effortless cutting, excellent food release, and a remarkably nimble feel in hand.

- SKD12 / A2 Tool Steel
- Heat-treated to around HRC 63
- Rustic Nashiji finish
- Premium Ebony wa handle
🇯🇵 Made in Japan

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Address

Level 1, 242 Franklin Street
Adelaide, SA
5000

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 4pm
Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Wednesday 2pm - 7pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm

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