Eric C.
The 5.9” petty knife was a gift and I use it every day at home . Its a very good knife, holds an edge well !!The knife bag I purchased most recently for my work knives . Its a great bag and I would recommend it .
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Sakai Takayuki Knife Bag - Large
Eugene B.
Handy laser! I bought the 180mm Bunka after using the Boss Bunka from Shibata. Makes cutting shallots and onions much more fun. Excellent fit and finish and very easy to maintain. Edge retention has been very good so far with my daily use.
Shibata Koutetsu SG2 Bunka 180mm (7.1")
Vanina K.
This petty knife is super shiny, extremely sharp, and overall a beautiful piece. I’ve been using it for very precise cuts like brunoise and it’s great. I love this knife!
Sakai Takayuki 33 Layer Damascus Wa-Petty 150mm (5.9")
Ethan F.
Simply stated IMO this is a perfect knife.
Is it the best ever... no
Will it solve all of your problems... probably not
Could you use this knife as your absolute The One go to knife in your kitchen... very much so
If I lost all of my knives tomorrow this would be the first one to get replaced. The price is decent. The fit and finish is perfect for its intended use.
I say this is a perfect knife due to its size, its shape, and the way it feels very useful in your hand and on the board. Not to...
Akira-Saku Blue #2 Ko-bocho 120mm (4.7")
Joanna C.
This konro has been perfect for a yakitori night whether its a date night or a party. The fire burns so evenly and perfectly. This is the perfect addition for summer, especially as we will be grilling more.
Yakitori Barbecue Konro - 54cm x 23cm
Michael S.
Beautifully balanced knife, perfect for both bulk vegetable prep and cutting a single tomato for a lunchtime salad. I own a couple other knives from them, and Sakai Takayuki seems to produce a great blend of performance and affordability, so overall the value is top notch.
Sakai Takayuki 33 Layer Damascus Nakiri 165mm (6.5")
Lukyanov O.
These knives have a very attractive hammered finish and excellent grinds. The tsuchime hammered pattern was actually first developed and patented by Takamura Cutlery 50 years ago. Since the expiration of the patent, it is now used by many knife makers.
Takamura Chromax Santoku 170mm (6.7")
+2Andres A.
I'm a fan of the Sakai Takayuki brand because the price/quality ratio is simply amazing. This is my second knife from this brand. I've had the first one for 8 years, and it's been fantastic. Thank you Chubo Knives because it was my first purchase, and your delivery service was very fast and it arrived in perfect condition (1 week). I'll be making a second purchase from this store soon.
Sakai Takayuki 33 Layer Nanairo Wa-Gyutou 210mm (8.2") w/ Brown Handle
Ree L.
Absolutely love this knife. Have used it multiple times to slice fish for nigiri and sashimi. Just a beautiful beautiful knife. Feels great in the hand with a good weight.
Sakai Takayuki White #2 Kurouchi Yanagi 270mm (10.6")
Roger M.
Chubo is a great company to order from! I ordered my purchase with confidence, and it arrived on time and in perfect condition. The shipping process was hassle free, and I had no worries about it.
As you can imagine, the Takeda Chinese Cleaver is an exceptional knife. It has become my go to knife in the kitchen. Before my new Takeda arrived, I usually reached for one of my gyuto knives, but now it has become my first to reach for. The knife has an excellent fit and finish, and I believe it is w...
Takeda Stainless Aogami Super Chinese Cleaver 200mm (7.9")
+1Akansha G.
Great skillet. Very happy with my purchase. Shibata’s pan competes with a best quality French, European, Argentinian carbon steel products.
Pros:
(1) Well designed cooking surface. Generous cooking surface area for cooking anything you need to: burgers, crepes, omelettes, flatbread, searing meat, you name it.
(2) Seasons beautifully both in the oven (see my attached photos of unboxing and after seasoning) and on the stovetop. Develops a lovely graphite color / glow when seasoned in the oven...
Shibata Carbon Steel Skillet
Lara W.
Absolutely LOVE these!! Have had my eye on them (posted to my Pinterest wish list) for over four years now. After asking for them for Christmas for all four years and never getting them, I finally broke down and bought them for myself. So glad I did!! They are sturdy and substantial in my hand (unlike so many other cooking shears I've had in the past), sharp and do an excellent job! Especially when I am breaking down a chicken carcass. I love them.
Professional Stainless Kitchen Shears
Anthony G.
one of the best knives i’ve ever used been using it for about 2 weeks now and it is slowly becoming my only knife I use, from breaking down ribeyes to butchering salmon this knife is fully functional in my kitchen now.
Glestain K Series Gyutou 240mm (9.4")
Mike S.
This is a beautiful knife, wonderfully sharp and I love the looks. The choil and spine are beautifully rounded for comfort. After my order was placed I got confirmation and then the knife shipped from Chubo’s warehouse in Japan maybe 10 days later. When it shipped I got further confirmation and tracking info. So happy!!! Thank you!
Shibata Koutetsu SG2 Battleship 195mm (7.7")
Raul D.
In the face of global turmoil, the freight experience my new foreign workhorse undertook was expeditious and reassuring.
The knife came sharp, has passed preliminary benchmarks with flying colors and looks damn great doing so. The design is thoughtful and without flaw in this cooks humble opinion.
If you were on the fence about picking one of these up, then let this be your sign. Quality craftsmanship, competitive pricing and extreme precision afforded by that bold tip.
Matsubara Ginsan Tsuchime Bunka 180mm
Jonathan C.
Phenomenal knife, balance and lightweight, fit and finish is great, performance is fantastic, cuts through food like soften butter, amazing R2 steel that provides the best of both worlds of stainless and carbon steel, and relatively easy to sharpen when using a good whetstone.
I always highly recommend this knife to all my industry colleagues looking for their first quality Japanese knife. Great value knife that performs like a $800 knife, this is my second purchase because it just ticks all t...
Takamura R2 Gyutou 210mm (8.2")
Patrick C.
I waited far too long to replace my restaurant supply store boning knife. What a difference the Tojiro Fujitora DP Honesuki has made in the kitchen. Butchering is now easier and more enjoyable than ever. Highly recommend this knife for home or professional use.
Tojiro Fujitora DP Honesuki 150mm (5.9")
Amy H.
I gave one of your knives to my son for Christmas. He’s a Sous Chef in Austin,Texas ant a trendy seafood restaurant and is always collecting new kitchen gadgets and utensils to help make his job easier. He LOVED his new knife. Thanks so much!! Also offering gift wrapping is fabulous and makes the gift-giving much easier!! Thanks so much!
Gift Wrap
David J.
I'm a home cook and this is the first nice knife I bought in celebration of finally figuring out how to sharpen one well. This turned out to be a prudent decision because they sent it in a completely dull state. I suppose with hand-crafted knives like this they assume the buyer knows how to make it sharp. I have no complaints, my onions are diced tearlessly and my arm hairs are well shaven. It's light, well balanced and the blade profile is on the flatter side as far as gyoutos seem go which I ...
Akira-Saku Blue #2 Funayuki Gyutou 210mm (8.2")
Bryan P.
The shipment took a little longer than expected but it was worth the wait! My garnishes and mise has never been better. Throw some crushed ice in the bottom of it if you want things to stay cold. Overall I wish I had three more.
Mise en Place Yakumi Pan - 5 Compartment with Lid
Andrew M.
I absolutely love this knife. The Masamoto VG Gyuto has completely changed the way I experience prep work in the kitchen. It glides through ingredients with a kind of quiet precision and then delicate when it needs to be, yet fiercely sharp and confident at the same time.
There’s a beautiful balance to it. It feels both peaceful and powerful in hand, it is refined, but strong. The thin geometry makes every cut feel intentional and controlled, and the craftsmanship is evident in every detail.
I...
Masamoto VG Gyutou 210mm (8.3")
Juan N.
It has a perfect balance, the handle is great, it is a perfect knife, I just forgot to order it for rights, for now practical to cut with the other hand, it is still a great knife.
Sakai Takayuki White #2 Kurouchi Yanagi 300mm (11.8")
+3Andrew B.
The Sakai Takayuki 45 Layer Damascus is a beautiful santoku and came razor sharp out of the box! The fit and finish is superb with no complaints. I would not hesitate to recommend this knife to anyone in the market for a Japanese style santoku. The wa style handle is very comfortable and the knife is well balanced in the handle and lends itself to a pinch grip especially if you have medium to large sized hands. I would definitely buy it again!
Sakai Takayuki 45 Layer Damascus Wa Santoku 180mm (7.1")
+1Shaakira B.
Love this knife! Literally one of the best purchases I've made! it's light weight and really sharp and, glides through cutting foods easily. I feel safer cutting fruit and vegetables as I don't need to put so much pressure and work into cutting them. This knife does all the work for me. Whenever I have questions I dm them on Instagram and get back to me very quickly great customer service 😁
Kazan SLD Wa-Santoku 165mm (6.4")
Sarah B.
I actually bought three sizes: one that fits four, one that fits three and recently ordered a two container. They are wonderful, they keep ingredients separate and make for easily individualizing (a word?) meals.
Mise en Place Yakumi Pan - 2 Compartment with Lid
+1Eugeniu G.
I bought this knife as a gift for my friend. He really likes and enjoys it. A good companion for a chef. Delivery was fast and without any problems. Also I would like to add that the Chubo team is very responsive and helpful. Thank you.
Akira-Saku Blue #2 Funayuki Gyutou 180mm (7.1")
Edwin C.
Great knife!
I bought my brother a different Japanese knife from Chubo and have been wanting my own for a while. This knife cuts through everything so effortlessly and looks great too. Definitely will be buying from Chubo again to build a set.
Sakai Takayuki AS Kurouchi Kengata Santoku 165mm
+1Gough K.
I absolutely love the knife!
I've never owned a nice knife yet alone a Japanese hand forged knife .
Yes the up keep is a must, but it holds well to non stop daily use!
I can't wait to order more!
Karaku Aogami Gyutou 210mm (8.2")
+1Bill J.
Do you want a light saber? Because this knife is basically a light saber…
My 3rd knife from this company and they have all been exemplary in craftsmanship. I am proud to display these versatile works of art and they all hold their edge like no other knife I’ve ever owned. Thank you so much!
Sakai Takayuki 45 Layer Damascus Wa Gyutou 180mm (7.1")
+3Aldair A.
This is the second time I have bought this same knife and I am delighted with it. It is very light and the edge it has is surprising, very easy to sharpen and lasts a long time. It is certainly not a knife for beginners as it needs a lot of care and maintenance due to the rustable steel. I would buy it a third time without thinking, it is an excellent value for money.
Akira-Saku Blue #2 Funayuki Gyutou 210mm (8.2")
Juan N.
It is a beautiful all-purpose knife, the best gyuto in my collection, I can work my 10 continuous hours and it cuts perfectly, light and effective, the handle is beautiful, it is an excellent gift for friends and family who love cooking, it is a very beautiful, as well as super functional, the edge is unbeatable, I love it
Sakai Takayuki Kurokage Wa Gyutou 240mm (9.4")
+1Connor M.
Definitely my new favorite knife! Super sharp right out of the box. It’s a bit longer than 180mm (closer to 190mm) and it’s has a nice weight to it that helps the blade slide through vegetables like they’re made of butter. Also, it looks great in person.
Matsubara Blue #2 Bunka 180mm (7.1")
Charles F.
I wanted a large stainless steel cleaver for everyday use, and this foots the bill. The spine is a little thicker than a CCK, and the blade is massive. It's a beast of a knife, but not too hard to use due to the relative thinness of the spine. It comes pretty sharp and crisp out of the box, but it can probably get a laser edge with a touch up. Also, this is a great knife to use as a scooper during prep, due to the size ... it's almost the size of a plate!
Sakai Takayuki Inox Cleaver 225mm
Ubaldo D.
Great quality and great looking saya that is custom fit for the knife. Love the black finish and the orange string on the pin makes it really easy to locate when dropped or misplaced.
Magnolia Saya for Shibata Koutetsu Ko-Bunka 135mm
Bradley R.
It's a laser! Out of box, it's slicing through anything I can throw at it like it was butter. I also use it to trim fat from briskets, and it slices through the blubbery fat like nothing. I highly recommend knives from Makoto Kurosaki!
Makoto Kurosaki SG2 Petty 135mm (5.3")
Gabriel C.
This has become my little buddy in the kitchen. Easy to keep sharp, perfect size to get in the hard spaces, but hearty enough for just about any vegetable prep as well as boning and cleaning meats.
Takamura R2 Petty 130mm (5.1")
Marisa M.
I could not be happier with the transaction with Chubo. I purchased a knife and sheath for my daughter’s Christmas present and was delivered in time and packaged pristinely. I highly recommend ordering from them!
Shibata Koutetsu SG2 Battleship 195mm (7.7")
+1Johannes W.
So sharp. Nice thin blade, perfect for delicate knife work, tomatoes feel non existent, scallions sliced so clean. It makes me realize how much I need to sharpen my older knives...
Sakai Takayuki 45 Layer Damascus Wa Gyutou 180mm (7.1")
+1Gough K.
It's been a good minute, I feel bad about not leaving a review, but this knife it's the bees knees for what I do and it holds true to the edge. I appreciate the sence of urgency too when I got help replacing this knife, as for the others I've ordered they're great! Now only of I can keep people away from them at work since they never wipe them off after 😂
Akira-Saku Blue #2 Sujihiki 240mm (9.4")
Alex Q.
This knife is simply amazing. Incredibly light and thin, yet keeps and holds the most insane edge out of all my knives due to Takeda's excellent heat treatment. There is a hint of flex to the blade, so it isn't a workhorse, but with some technique it simply flies through ingredients, and the zero grind ensures that the cut pieces hardly ever stick or slow you down with friction.
Takeda Stainless Aogami Super Gyutou 210mm (8.2")
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