Knives & Cutlery OEM Manufacturers in Japan
About the production regions
Japan's blade-making regions inherit sword-smithing techniques dating back to the Kamakura period. Seki (Gifu) is the country's knife capital and a major OEM production hub — several world-famous Western knife brands are made here. Sakai (Osaka) dominates professional Japanese chef knives, Tsubame-Sanjo (Niigata) excels at volume production, and Echizen (Fukui) carries a 700-year forging tradition. Many factories here accept small-batch custom knife production, making this one of the most accessible regions for launching your own blade brand.
Listed manufacturers3
Fuji Cutlery Co. Ltd.
Tsubame-Sanjo燕市, Niigata
- Min. lot
- Ask (negotiable)
- Materials
- Stainless steel
- Services
- OEM
Group company of Tojiro, the leading Tsubame-Sanjo knife maker. Explicitly offers OEM manufacturing from planning through production, serving as the group's gateway for original knife development — consultations welcome from the idea stage.
SUMIKAMA Co. Ltd.
Seki関市, Gifu
- Min. lot
- Ask (negotiable)
- Materials
- Stainless steel, Damascus steel
- Services
- OEM / ODM
Knife manufacturer in Seki founded in 1916. Runs its own brands KASUMI and Kasane, and officially offers joint development and OEM supply. Known for high-end lines including Damascus steel kitchen knives, with extensive export experience.
YAXELL Co. Ltd.
Seki関市, Gifu
- Min. lot
- Ask (negotiable)
- Materials
- Stainless steel, Damascus steel
- Services
- OEM
Seki blade manufacturer founded in 1932, widely known internationally for its knife brands. Produces kitchen knives, cookware, and lifestyle goods under brands such as YO-U and PREMIO, with a dedicated corporate inquiry channel.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum order for knives & cutlery OEM in Japan?+
Minimums vary by factory and method — most list them as negotiable. Semi-orders using existing shapes or fabrics usually allow smaller lots, so share your target quantity and ask several factories.
Can an overseas individual or small brand order knives & cutlery OEM?+
Yes. Every factory listed here explicitly offers OEM or custom production on its official site. Most operate in Japanese only — use the Japanese inquiry builder on each factory page to send a properly written inquiry.
Which region should I choose for knives & cutlery?+
Japan's blade-making regions inherit sword-smithing techniques dating back to the Kamakura period. Seki (Gifu) is the country's knife capital and a major OEM production hub — several world-famous Western knife brands are made here.