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L'origine de notre nom : Tsuru

The origin of our name: Tsuru

For Anne and Jean-Simon, the sandhill crane deserves the same praise and recognition as the Japanese crane. It embodies a wild beauty and understated elegance, deeply rooted in our northern...

The origin of our name: Tsuru

For Anne and Jean-Simon, the sandhill crane deserves the same praise and recognition as the Japanese crane. It embodies a wild beauty and understated elegance, deeply rooted in our northern...

La monnaie Tsuru

Tsuru currency

When giving a Japanese knife as a gift, there's an old tradition that may seem strange to those unfamiliar with it: adding a coin along with the knife. But behind...

Tsuru currency

When giving a Japanese knife as a gift, there's an old tradition that may seem strange to those unfamiliar with it: adding a coin along with the knife. But behind...

Notre visite chez Isamitsu

Our visit to Isamitsu

During our recent trip to Japan, we had the great pleasure of spending a few days at the Isamitsu blacksmith shop. Finally, we were able to meet everyone in person,...

Our visit to Isamitsu

During our recent trip to Japan, we had the great pleasure of spending a few days at the Isamitsu blacksmith shop. Finally, we were able to meet everyone in person,...

Nous

We

Tsuru was born in Quebec in February 2023, in the heart of a long, cold winter. This project is the result of Jean-Simon and Anne's shared passion for Japan, its...

We

Tsuru was born in Quebec in February 2023, in the heart of a long, cold winter. This project is the result of Jean-Simon and Anne's shared passion for Japan, its...

L'histoire du couteau japonais

The History of the Japanese Knife

For centuries, Japan has been synonymous with excellence in the art of knifemaking. These instruments, much more than simple kitchen tools, embody the very essence of Japanese culture and tradition....

The History of the Japanese Knife

For centuries, Japan has been synonymous with excellence in the art of knifemaking. These instruments, much more than simple kitchen tools, embody the very essence of Japanese culture and tradition....