Affiliate Disclosure
**Last Updated: July 2026**
Transparency and honesty are core values at **Japanese Knife Guide** (japanese-knife-guide.com). We believe in being fully transparent about how this website earns revenue and supports its operations.
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### 1. Amazon Associates Program Notice
**Japanese Knife Guide** is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
**As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.**
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### 2. Other Affiliate Partnerships
In addition to Amazon Associates, japanese-knife-guide.com participates in various other affiliate programs (including but not limited to ShareASale, Impact, and merchant-direct programs).
When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate links are used to recommend products, tools, and services that we genuinely believe offer exceptional quality to our readers.
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### 3. No Additional Cost to You
Clicking an affiliate link or purchasing a product through our links **does not cost you any extra money**. The price you pay remains exactly the same whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the vendor’s website.
The commissions we earn help cover the costs of running, maintaining, and producing high-quality, independent content for this website.
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### 4. Editorial Independence & Integrity
Our editorial content and product evaluations are not influenced by advertisers, affiliate partners, or manufacturers.
* We do not accept payment in exchange for positive reviews.
* We explicitly state both the strengths (Pros) and drawbacks (Cons) of every product reviewed.
* Our recommendations are based entirely on our research, performance criteria, and commitment to authentic Japanese craftsmanship.
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### 5. Questions?
If you have any questions regarding our affiliate disclosure or how we evaluate products, please do not hesitate to reach out to us via our [Contact Page](/contact/).
# Affiliate Disclosure
**Last Updated: July 2026**
Transparency and honesty are core values at **Japanese Knife Guide** (japanese-knife-guide.com). We believe in being fully transparent about how this website earns revenue and supports its operations.
—
### 1. Amazon Associates Program Notice
**Japanese Knife Guide** is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
**As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.**
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### 2. Other Affiliate Partnerships
In addition to Amazon Associates, japanese-knife-guide.com participates in various other affiliate programs (including but not limited to ShareASale, Impact, and merchant-direct programs).
When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate links are used to recommend products, tools, and services that we genuinely believe offer exceptional quality to our readers.
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### 3. No Additional Cost to You
Clicking an affiliate link or purchasing a product through our links **does not cost you any extra money**. The price you pay remains exactly the same whether you use our affiliate link or go directly to the vendor’s website.
The commissions we earn help cover the costs of running, maintaining, and producing high-quality, independent content for this website.
—
### 4. Editorial Independence & Integrity
Our editorial content and product evaluations are not influenced by advertisers, affiliate partners, or manufacturers.
* We do not accept payment in exchange for positive reviews.
* We explicitly state both the strengths (Pros) and drawbacks (Cons) of every product reviewed.
* Our recommendations are based entirely on our research, performance criteria, and commitment to authentic Japanese craftsmanship.
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### 5. Questions?
If you have any questions regarding our affiliate disclosure or how we evaluate products, please do not hesitate to reach out to us via our [Discord].