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

16/10/2026

☁️ Hatsukokoro Kumokage Series
The Kumokage (雲影), meaning “Cloud Shadow”, takes its name from the dramatic Damascus pattern flowing across its rustic Kurouchi blade. This distinctive Japanese carbon steel series combines the performance of Blue #2 with low-layer nickel Damascus cladding and a rugged Kurouchi finish. Heat-treated to around 62–63 HRC, the Blue #2 core offers excellent sharpness, edge retention, and the responsive cutting feel that carbon steel is known for. The low-layer Damascus creates bold, flowing patterns across the blade, while the Kurouchi finish gives each knife a naturally weathered character, with subtle blue and teal tones visible beneath the dark surface.

Made by Muneishi Cutlery, a Japanese manufacturer with a history dating back to 1955, the Kumokage is designed to be light, nimble, and smooth through food. It offers excellent cutting performance without being an overly thin “laser” grind, making it a versatile choice for both experienced carbon-steel users and those looking to explore the unique feel of a Japanese carbon steel knife.

✨ Available:
• Paring 80mm
• Petty 150mm
• Honesuki 150mm
• Nakiri 165mm
• Santoku 180mm
• Bunka 180mm
• Gyuto 210mm
• K-tip Sujihiki 250mm

🇯🇵 Made in Japan
🌏 Worldwide shipping available
🛒 Product links in the comments

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13/10/2026

✨Handle Fitment by JIU Studio
- FREE installation with any handle purchased from us (link in the comment)
- BYO handle installation AUD $30
- Professionally fitted, balanced, and aligned with precision
- In-store service only

11/10/2026

🔪 Handle Fitment by JIU Studio
- FREE installation with any handle purchased from us
- BYO handle installation: AUD $30
- Professionally fitted, balanced, and aligned with precision
- In-store service only

📩 Walk in or DM us to book your handle fitment

07/10/2026

⚡Yu Kurosaki Senko Ei (閃光 銳) Series: A striking combination of high-performance steel, traditional craftsmanship and ’s distinctive design language.

The Senko Ei is forged from SG2 powdered stainless steel, offering excellent edge retention, high hardness and reliable cutting performance. The blade features Yu Kurosaki’s signature Tsuchime (hammered) finish, inspired by flashes of light, creating a dynamic texture that catches the light beautifully. Beyond its appearance, the hammered surface helps reduce drag and improve food release, contributing to a smooth and controlled cutting experience.

🇯🇵 Handcrafted in Japan
🌏 Worldwide shipping available
🛒 Product link in the comment

05/10/2026

🔪 Commercial Knife Sharpening at JIU Studio
Big blades, heavy workload, no problem. The other day, we had the opportunity to sharpen around 5kg of large commercial-use blades. These blades see serious daily use, so maintaining a clean, consistent edge is essential for both performance and efficiency.

At JIU Studio, every blade is carefully assessed before sharpening. We use Japanese whetstones and a controlled, water-cooled process to minimise heat build-up and remove only the necessary amount of steel.

From everyday kitchen knives to heavy-duty commercial blades, we’re equipped to handle sharpening and edge restoration with care.

✨ Sharpening from AUD $18
🔧 Repairs from AUD $45
📍 Adelaide, South Australia

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03/10/2026

🌙 Yu Kurosaki Shin Gekko (新月光) Series
The Shin Gekko, meaning New Moonlight, is ’s refined take on the original Gekko series. Forged with VG-XEOS by Takefu Special Steel, the new generation moves from HAP40 to a stainless steel core, offering excellent edge retention with significantly improved corrosion resistance.

The blade features Kurosaki’s signature Gekko finish — a refined, polished texture across the blade with a high-grit Migaki bevel. Under the light, the subtle surface catches and softens reflections, creating an elegant appearance reminiscent of moonlight.

A distinctive curved-down neck and sharp Kiritsuke-style tip give the Shin Gekko its unmistakable profile, while the ebony wa-handle provides a comfortable and precise grip.

✨ Available:
• Bunka 180mm
• Santoku 180mm

VG-XEOS | Stainless | Migaki | Ebony Wa-Handle

🌏 Worldwide shipping available
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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

👇 Product link is in the comments
🌏 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

Product link in the comments.

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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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