A unique gift for that special someone.

More and more people are choosing custom-engraved knives as gifts for birthdays, weddings, retirements, and anniversaries.

Ai Knives offers services that make gifting easy, such as name engraving, Tosa washi gift wrapping, and shipping in as little as one week.
Because it's a tool used every day, you can choose it as a special knife that will be a lasting memory.

3 Popular Knives for Engraved Gifts

The most suitable knife varies depending on the recipient and intended use.
For those who are unsure, here are three popular knives for engraved gifts.

1. Santoku Knife

This versatile knife is suitable for a wide range of tasks with meat, fish, and vegetables, making it the most popular choice.
It is recommended for those who are giving a knife for the first time or are unsure of the intended use.

2. Gyuto Knife 21cm

This knife has a long blade, making it easy to cut meat and larger ingredients.
It is recommended for those who enjoy cooking or frequently prepare meals.

3. Petty Knife

This small knife is easy to use for fruits, small vegetables, and detailed tasks.
It is popular for those with smaller hands or who want to give a light and easy-to-use knife.

About Engraving

Ai Knives allows you to engrave names or messages on the blade.
Engraving not only a name but also an anniversary date or a short message creates a truly unique and special gift.

① Hand Engraving

• Available Characters:
  Kanji only

• Engraving Position:
  Front of blade

• Maximum Characters:
  Approx. 6 characters

② Laser Engraving

• Available Characters:
  Kanji / Hiragana / Katakana / Alphabet / Numbers

• Engraving Position:
  Front or back of blade

• Maximum Characters:
  Approx. 16 characters

"To OOO", "Happy Birthday", "Reiwa 7th Year", "Thank You", etc.
  Short messages are also supported.

Engraving Procedure

STEP 1

Choose your preferred knife from the product list

STEP 2

Enter the desired text in the remarks field on the order screen.

STEP 3

Craftsmen engrave (or laser engrave) each item.

STEP 4

Shipped in as little as 1 week.
Please await delivery.

About Gift Wrapping

About gift wrapping
We offer gift wrapping using high-quality Tosa washi paper.
You can present your knife as an even more special gift.

• High-quality gift washi paper with subdued colors

• Simple design

• Elegant finish that stands out even for hand-delivered gifts

• "Goen-dama" (five-yen coin) can be attached upon request

We do not include any documents showing prices,
so you can give it directly as a gift.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How many characters can be engraved?

A. For hand engraving, approximately 6 kanji characters.
     For laser engraving, up to 12 katakana or alphanumeric characters is a guideline.

Q. What if there is a mistake in the engraving?

A. We will remake or replace it free of charge. Please rest assured.

Q. Will the recipient be aware of the price of the gift?

A. If you request direct delivery to the recipient,
　we will not include any invoices with prices. Please rest assured.

Q. Can all products be engraved?

A. Most knives can be engraved. For the Kuro-uchi Stainless Hammered series, laser engraving is recommended as hand engraving may be difficult to see (please specify in the remarks if you prefer hand engraving). The "Senkou Aitenmoku" series, a collaboration with Mr. Kurosaki Yu, does not support engraving. All other knives are available for engraving.

Summary

Please choose the perfect knife according to the recipient and intended use.
Adding engraving and gift wrapping can create a special touch.
Gifting a craftsman's work is giving a "lifetime treasure."
Please take advantage of this opportunity.