156 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 5 posts/day, top 50% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 8 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (65%).
r/japaneseknives Traffic & Engagement r/japaneseknives Traffic & Engagement
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r/japaneseknives Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/japaneseknives
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| knife | 46 (29.5%) | 8 | 3 |
| japanese | 22 (14.1%) | 8 | 5 |
| knives | 18 (11.5%) | 4 | 5 |
| help | 17 (10.9%) | 8 | 5 |
| gyuto | 16 (10.3%) | 15 | 1 |
| nkd | 10 (6.4%) | 10 | 0 |
| identify | 10 (6.4%) | 4 | 2 |
| anyone | 10 (6.4%) | 3 | 4 |
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r/japaneseknives Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/japaneseknives
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My incredibly talented friend just gifted me this nakiri he forged himself!
sharing my vintage grails. edo usuba sakai-tohji iwakuni line and kamagata usuba aritsugu kyoto. both with rare blonde buffalo horn ferrule
My beautiful 240mm gyuto
The slick profile of a 210mm Ginsan Kiritsuke Gyuto forged in Sakai. Love how the stabilized wood handle complements the blade.
Hi yall my father just bought this knife for me, what is it and was it worth it?
Kenji Togashi Garasuki and Smoked Ribs
Help Identifying knife
My first Japanese knife
New (to me) knife day! 10 years as a working sushi chef.
Got a free time to restore and made an extra handle even though the original wa handle horn ferrule is good, got a holy grail vintage akitada hontanren collab kikuhide hontanren with imperial level grade 14 petals chrysanthemum. Also theres an “X” on the tang.
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r/japaneseknives FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/japaneseknives
What's the best time to post on r/japaneseknives?
Based on posting volume, r/japaneseknives is most active on Tuesdays around 8 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/japaneseknives?
r/japaneseknives averages 5 posts per day and ranks in the top 50% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/japaneseknives get?
Posts on r/japaneseknives average about 9 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/japaneseknives get most?
On r/japaneseknives, most posts are image posts (65%)