Michael B.
What an absolute gem of a knife. I'm a beginner but this is my 2nd Japanese blade after the bunka of the same line. Such ease of use. Just remember to wipe clean frequently.
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Hatsukokoro Kurouchi Sujihiki 250 mm
+1Genevieve B.
This knife is incredible! I do own other slicers including Nigara Hamono and Yu Kurosaki knives, but nothing comes close to this Ryuzen knife. The damascus is splendid, the handle is very comfortable, the assembly is flawless and the sharpening is sick! No other knife I own comes close to being this sharp right out of the box. I have to mention that the point of balance is not on the pinch where you would expect it and handle feels heavy, but that might actually help the knife feel so sharp....
Ryusen Hamono Oukoku-Ryu MT Gyuto 240 mm
+1Andre B.
The Masutani VG1 180mm gyuto may not be as “sexy” as many other knives, but is hard to beat for value! Comes nicely sharpened and stays sharp for quite a while. I am getting used to its “santoku like” shape. I especially like that the hammered finish has been smoothed out, so the knife glides through product.
Masutani Tsuchime Gyuto 180 mm
+2John H.
Surprised my wife with this one after she said, “I don’t think I really need a Nakiri.” We were excited to have our first Kurosaki and try the VG- XEOS steel. I don’t think she’s put it down since it arrived. Great purchase and shipping experience with SKS. Arrived quickly and looked just beautiful.
We spend lots of time enjoying Gage’s videos on YouTube. Be sure to check them out.
Very happy with our first (Fujiwara Gyuto) and our 2nd purchase. We’ll be back.
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Yu Kurosaki Gekko Nakiri 165 mm (Olive Wood)
Greg Q.
I tested my santokus, gyuyos, bunkas on some slices of turnip to see which ones required the least force to push through. The Teruyasu fujiwara knives were hands down the easiest cuts. The reason is the thinness behind the edge that makes them cut like light sabres. Add to that, the great feel in the hand, the nice broad blade, and great edge retention, and they're an absolute pleasure to use. The maboroshis work pretty much as well as the denkas, but the denka have a more symmetrical grin...
Teruyasu Fujiwara Denka Gyuto 210 mm
Jiaming F.
+ very comfortable handle, well balanced as a western style 180mm, rounded choil and spine no sharp edges.
+ relatively lightweight
+ very sharp out of the box & quite thin behind the edge
Ryusen Hamono Tanganryu Maple Santoku 170 mm
Sean P.
Love this petty knife. It is an absolute workhorse. Great for all those small tasks were fumbling around with a larger knife can be cumbersome. The customer service that came along with the knife was amazing as well. This is a great company and they take care of their customers very well!
Takeshi Saji Tsuchime Wa Petty 100 mm
Jeremy D.
Just beautiful. Looks lovely, feels great in the hand, slices like a dream. Awesome customer service too - even changed the handle for me to a walnut one to fit with my preferences. Arrived really quickly, great price - what more could you want! Will definitely buy my next knife from here :0)
Yu Kurosaki Shizuku R2 Gyuto 210 mm
David M.
Excellent nakiri and quick delivery. Western handle aids comfort yet 3/4 tang helps keep a desirable blade-forward balance point. Very easy maintenance through a month of regular use. Get this and speed up your veg-heavy prep.
Masutani Kokuryu Nakiri 165 mm
Stefan D.
Nice knife! Cuts well and looks beautiful.
A good first japanese knife.
Does not rust at all and the patine build slowly but surely (AO super is less finicky than what I thought).
The handle is not perfect, but generally everything is quite nice.
Tosaichi Shadow Gyuto 240 mm (S&D)
Daniel B.
Not only is this nice sharpen enough to cut through the most bureaucratic of red tape, it also glides through fruits, vegetables and proteins like a hand glider through a fluffy cloud. The service was impeccable from purchase to delivery. I knew exactly what was happening every step of the way..
The shark knife shop are a really professional organisation and I’m definitely gonna be back for more.
Hatsukokoro Kurouchi Bunka 180mm
Thomas F.
Absolutely love this thing. I first saw it as a package only purchase and asked if they would be making it available in the future. I was thrilled when I saw it pop into the line up. Such a classy way to display AND keep your most used knives close at hand.
My kitchen just does not lend itself to the standard board strip with magnets as my prep station is right in front of a large window so I'm not standing with my face in a cabinet door while I work.
The magnets are plenty strong to hold eve...
Black Leather Tilt Stand
+3Greg H.
Beautiful to look at - incredible craftsmanship
Balance is perfect
Blade is razor sharp and has stayed that way
Reading about the legacy of the maker was enlightening, and makes me appreciate this hand made knife even more
So happy with my purchase
Nigara Hamono Damascus Anmon Gyuto 195 mm
Keith D.
I have purchased several products from Sharp Knife Shop and each time it has been a great experience. The website is easy to navigate and checkout is a breeze. Items are delivered on time and undamaged. The one issue i had, they took care of immediately. Would highly recommend Sharp Knife Shop for all your Japanese Knife needs.
Yu Kurosaki Fujin R2 Bunka 165 mm
Simeon B.
Beautiful knife . Came crazy sharp . Holds an edge very well and so easy to sharpen!!
Great cutting feel
Would absolutely recommend.
The stainless steel cladding makes for such easy maintenance. 10/10 recommended
Hatsukokoro Kurokaze Gyuto 215 mm
Greg H.
Super sharp and very light! Thin blade slices veg and boneless meats effortlessly. Comfortable handle (treated a few times with mineral oil) makes using this cleaver a pleasure, and I use it more than I thought I would. Easy to maintain by cleaning and drying the blade immediately after use. A great chef’s knife!
CCK Carbon Chinese cleaver 210 mm #3
+1Martin W.
The tiny little helper is great for all the detailed work you really want to do directly. Even though it is small enough to work with stuff held directly in the hand, it is still big enough to do some tasks on the cutting board as well.
It's a perfect addition to the other great knives of this Series.
Thanks to Sharp for the great experience during the decision phase and the excellent service.
Ryusen Hamono Blazen Petty 135 mm
+1Martin W.
I bought the knife a couple of weeks ago, along with some other knives in this series. The Nakiri is a beast when slicing veggies; I love it!
I'm so glad I discussed my pic this with Gage beforehand! Sharp provides excellent service and has super-friendly guys. I also got a great deal on my order!
Ryusen Hamono Blazen Nakiri 165 mm
Robert P.
Have to admit I didn’t really need this knife, but I got the santoku for the sake of completion because it looked great. It is. Performs perfectly, dead on point of balance and looks amazing.
Hatsukokoro Hayabusa Rainbow Santoku 180 mm
Radoslaw Z.
Got this Hatsukokoro Kurouchi Petty to accompany the beautiful bunka I got from SHARP. Another great buy. I'm still getting used to wiping it after use but it is a small sacrifice for using this knife.
Hatsukokoro Kurouchi Petty 150mm
Francois T.
I really like this baby bunka for garlic or ginger! The top was not sharp enough to my taste so I sharpened it on a wetstone. At that price point, it makes an excellent knife to sharpen my sharpening skills!
Hatsukokoro Kurogane Ko-Bunka 85 mm
+2Christopher S.
This is the first Japanese knife I bought after my Tojiro and the first from an actual blacksmith. It glides through all my prep and is easy to take care of though I haven't used stones on it yet. Haven't needed to. Strop has been good enough to bring the edge back. Considering what I paid, I can't imagine being able to do much better at that price point.
Kyohei Shindou Kurouchi Bunka 170 mm
Marco H.
I absolutely love this knife! Its stupid sharp but doesn't feel "weak" in that sense that you'd have to be extremely cautious not break it or something like that. It's super fun to use and low maintanance as its SG2 and therefore doesnt rust (as easily) but holds its edge very long :P
Bought it because of a yt-short from gage (i think?) And gotta say he wasnt exagerating at all and as i mentioned before am very happy with it. Plus, and a lot of ppl probably don't care, but I do, Ryusen Hamono's ...
Ryusen Hamono Blazen Gyuto 210 mm
Bill T.
I have had it for 4 or 5 weeks, I am a very good cook, and I use it constantly. It is very well balanced, is comfortable to use. I like the steel / Iron design, with the traditional look , and the ease of cutting. The price was reasonable for the quality of the knife. I do recommend it, and the Sharp Knife guys are great, Thanks Bill
Hatsukokoro Kurouchi Gyuto 210mm
Hatsukokoro Kurouchi Gyuto 210mm
Steve T.
I’m very excited to leave this review today. After having the knife now for a month. What a joy it is to use. Beautiful craftsmanship, lives up to the name. Thank you Sharp for a simple/safe buying experience. Shipping was fast and on time. Can’t wait for my next purchase!!! Thank you and God bless
Mutsumi Hinoura Gyuto 210 mm
Marcus S.
Lovely knife! I am already an owner of a Yoshimi Kato Gyuto 210mm and Nakiri SG2 Damascus finish. In all honesty as I am a vegetarian I'm loving the Nakiri. I am still trying to find some good use of the much smaller Petty (compared to the Gyuto) which I predominately bought due to its price and carbon steel (Blue Aogami super). The handle is super pretty and currently I have it simply as a completion of my set of knives.
Shiro Kamo Petty 150 mm
Bill T.
This cutting board is by far the best one I have ever seen and used, The beauty of the way it is constructed is superb, along with its durability and function. I have been an avid cook all my life, I couldn't be more pleased with it. Bill T.
Larchwood Cutting Board Random (Premium)
+1James F.
The knife is great!!! It's razor sharp and made from my favorite carbon steel. But that pales compared to the customer service and care and understanding of the wonderful staff at "Sharp knife Shop". The people that work there are great!!! For example the one thing I always look for when I buy a new knife is a saya that fits the blade. these knives are thin and high hardness carbon steel can be brittle, although I have never had a problem with that. Just the fact that these knives are in a worki...
Kenshiro Hatono AO Petty 135 mm
Richard C.
The handle wood had more texture than I like, so I sanded the maple slightly. I followed with cutting board butter and the handle feels perfect now.
OOTB the knife was extremely sharp.
It destroys water-melons weekly. It flies through onions. Let’s go off what it is slicing better than most knives.
It carves, even textured steaks like tri-tip, in to thin sheets.
Keeping it 😘
Nigara Hamono AS Tsuchime Migaki Gyuto 230 mm
Tom T.
This knife…. It’s amazing!!! I am no professional chef however I am an avid cook with a passion for creating not only delicious meals but ones that are pleasing to the eyes as well. This knife makes that much simpler for me. I am very happy and grateful that my husband decided to surprise me with it! Thank You
Takeshi Saji R2 Tsuchime Petty 135 mm
Benjamin J.
Absolutely love this knife. Amazing for finely dicing shallot and general vegetable prep. It’s beautiful, it’s razor sharp. My first Yu Kurosaki but I’m sure it won’t be my last. Delivery was unreal, came from Canada to the uk in 2 days. 5 stars
Yu Kurosaki Gekko Bunka 170 mm (Turquoise Handle)
Roy S.
I gave one of these to my best friend who is a professional chef. After using his I had to get one for myself. Once I adjusted to the length 240mm is extraordinarily versatile as an everyday knife but for larger proteins and veg I save so much time. Its light, sharp, and extra-ordinarily beautiful. Yu Karosaki's knives are a bit of an investment but the payback is almost immediate.
Yu Kurosaki Shizuku R2 Gyuto 240 mm
Ronald V.
A truly well-built piece of equipment that does exactly what it is supposed to do. It adjusts to hold many different size stones and has a really grippy base that doesn't slide around on table or bench. Makes sharpening easier and more precise.
Stone Holder
Michael S.
Thank you for a great knife. It took me five years to finally decide on which Japanese knife I was going to buy, and I'm glad I did enough research because this knife is one of the sharpest knives and the lightest knife I have ever used in the kitchen. I have been stuck on German steel, and nothing cuts like butter like high graded Japanese steel.
Kawamura Tsuchime Santoku 165 mm
Matthew H.
It is beautiful. The Shirogami steel has an amazing iridescent look out of the box, been using it for three weeks and it is already starting to change and develop a patina. It’s incredibly sharp, and at 165 mm (6.49 inches for the Americans reading this that didn’t bother to do the conversion like me) it is incredibly quick and maneuverable.
Ittetsu Kurouchi Santoku 165 mm
Joseph Y.
If you're looking at this knife, you might already know a little bit about them. You might already know that everything Hokiyama Cutlery produces is basically perfect and almost unbeatable at its price. This 210 AS Kiritsuke is no exception. Glides through everything and the stainless cladding is really stainless.
Tosaichi AO Super Kiritsuke 210 mm
Patrick C.
Gosh, I forgot to take a photo to get my 15% off! Can you tell that I’m getting a taste for your knives. What an incredible experience! In my 55 years of cooking, I’ve never experienced anything like these Japanese knives. Until now, I’ve been so proud of my French knives, before that, I was proud of my Cutco knives but the two Japanese knives that I’ve purchased from you and I’m sure that the third one that’s on its way, leave all of the rest in the dust.
Sakon Ginga Nakiri 165 mm
Xavier P.
Knives are perfect out of the box. Used them for a full week for prep and have to say they are mad sharp and precise. Definitely would say watch the petina on the knife and to always wipe of the knife between products.
Tosaichi Shadow Combos
Jason B.
I waited until I'd broken down six chickens before giving my thoughts on this knife. The reason I chose this knife is I wanted a working grade knife to break down chickens. I chose the iron clad to make having a sharp edge easy as can be and knew it would develop a nice patina in time.
Knife hasn't disappointed. It was a dream on the first chicken as much as it was on the sixth chicken. I think my favourite part is removing the wing. Just stick the point in the joint and it comes apart with no ...
Ittetsu Kurouchi Honesuki 150 mm
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