Partnerships

Let’s work together.

Bladehound sits between people who want a Japanese knife and the places that sell them. If you’re one of those places, or you reach people who are, there’s probably a fit. A few of the shapes that make sense are below, but they’re a starting point, not the whole list. Tell me what you have in mind and I’ll reply personally.

Retailers & makers

You sell Japanese knives; readers here are actively hunting for them. Featured listings, referral links, or a shop the finds can point to.

Proxy & forwarding services

Most Yahoo Auctions Japan finds can only be bought through a proxy. If that’s you, be the recommended way out of a find.

Auction houses & estate sellers

Sitting on Japanese-knife inventory, a collection, or an estate lot? There’s an audience here already looking for exactly that.

Care & accessories

Whetstones, honing, saya, storage, aprons. Complementary to what people come here for, and a natural fit next to a find.

Sponsors & advertisers

Want to reach people who care about Japanese knives? Tell me what you have in mind and we’ll find a shape that fits the site.

Creators & communities

You reach people who care about Japanese knives. Early access, a heads-up when a real sleeper drops, or something built together.