Great quality is the consistent pursuit of KAI since the day it was founded. For over a hundred years, we respect what nature gives us, tapping into the true powers of mountains, waters and soil and integrating practical aesthetics with refined craftsmanship. Meanwhile, we give back what we have been generously offered to society. Today, the KAI product lines which keep innovating and progressing are more widely used in our lives. Through the guidance of ultimate craftsmanship of cutlery making, people are led back to the fun in cooking, and more people feel the love and care put into food. The beauty tools are practically designed to help people find out how beautiful they are. More women are encouraged to become confident in being themselves.
Putting the customer first and always exceeding their expectations.
Striving for the prosperity of our partners and society.
Ensuring the KAI logo means quality and value.
Appreciating each other’s work and promoting cooperation among the associates.
Innovating in every job, every day.
Corporate Concept
“Bringing delight to the customers, Encouraging pride in the associates. Working toward the well being of society,
Together with the partners, KAI is a continuous learning companyKAI Group has met our 113th anniversary. Since our foundation in 1908, with the patronage of many customers using our products, the Company is currently developing as many as 10,000 product items in Japan and various places around the world ranging from home goods such as kitchen products, confectionery items and beauty care products, to medical products and business-use blades.
Our origin is in the biggest city for blades with an 800 year history, Seki City located in Gifu Prefecture, where the company started as a small workshop producing folding knives. Outstanding craftsmanship and the spirit of traditional blacksmiths; producing tools that are closely related to, and rooted in daily living; innovative spirit while dealing with cutting edge factory equipment; improvement of production technology and aggressive effort for advancement. This is the essence of our company.
It is with this passion that we continue to individually craft each of our products, starting with our razors, kitchen knives, scissors, and nail clippers.