Western Knives

Miyako 33 Layers Deba 165mm One of our most affordable ranges of high end Damascus knives! With a core of Hitachi AUS 8 steel, a high Carbon stainless steel (.8% - .95%C), that has the capacity to be hardened and toughened to a high level, it holds a sharp and enduring edge that is easy to regrind. The 33 layer blade is forged by a small family-run factory under the expert eyes of Oda san, a 4th generation blacksmith. Surgical sharpness, easy maintenance and an appealing aesthetic - all at the most accessible price. The D-shaped handles are formed from laminated hardwood and have a stainless steel bolster and end cap for comfort and balance.

Without a doubt our best entry level knife collection. Fantastic for culinary students and particular amateurs. A 3 Layer Warikomi construction with a High Carbon Super Steel (VG10) core and soft steel cladding make these knives a fantastic choice for anyone looking for super sharpness, enduring edges and easy maintenance. This would be a great knife at twice the price! Hardened to 60:62 HRC with Durawood handles. Set includes: 1x Paring 90mm 1x Utility 150mm 1x Santoku 170mm(multipurpose) 1x Meat Carving knife 210mm 1x Soft Touch Magnetic knife block (to store the knives on the block)

Call us to add more /replace with other knife into the set(Bread knife/ Chef's knife)

Note: Only 4 Tojiro knives are included with the block in the set. (Knives displayed on the magnetic block are only to show how the blades should be stored)

Tojiro DP VG10 Santoku 170mm

Kida 63 Layers Santoku 170mm

Nozomi VG10 handmade Utility 150mm

Hokiyama Tsuchime Utility

Made in Seki by a small group of nokaji whose skills have been passed down over the course of 3 generations, Hammer Collection blades are amongst the sharpest we sell within their price point and beyond. The bewitchingly intricate beauty of these 33 layers Damascus knives is matched by their effectiveness and unparalleled ease of maintenance. The central core is VG10 which is laminated with 16 layers of soft stainless on each side. The hand hammered surface of the blade fulfils a number of practical functions as well as imbuing an intriguing pattern unique to each maker. By hand hammering the body of the blade's molecules are pushed closer together thus increasing strength and toughness, a much needed addition to these satiny edges tho’ enduring are delicate. The hand hammer process also allows the actual edge to be innately more even thus facilitating easy re-sharpening. Also, the random hollows along the body of the blade act like ‘granton' indentations thus ensuring that ingredients fall away more easily. The knives of the Hammer Collection hold a very special significance to JKC as they are the perfect tool to demonstrate the edge maintenance technique we call stropping. The inevitable disbelief of customers upon hearing that blades can be made and kept considerably keener by brushing the edge on a newspaper is easily dissolved, as nearly all our knives can easily be transformed into utter sharpness this way. Due to the ultra thinness of the central core, and exceptional qualities innate within these very special traditionally made blades the edge can be taken from resisting tomato skin backwards and forwards to absolutely silky cutting action within under 30 seconds of stropping on newspaper. Handles are D shaped and comprised of luxurious and enduring red sandalwood, with black lacquered collars. Knives come in individual boxes. Set Includes: 1 x Utility knife 150mm for utility work. 1 x Santoku knife 180mm for Multipurpose

Note: This price is only for web orders.

Hammer Santoku 180mm

Toshiyuki Utility 130mm

150mm - Utility Knife is the most familiar blade in Western kitchens and as such tends to be widely used in many homes; it does allow easy preparation of many ingredients and doubles up beautifully as a small carving and slicing blade. However the utility knife is with its narrow profile tapering to full point is actually designed for the preparation and filleting of fish and small game and thus is referred to as the Fish and Game knife essential in any professional chefs kitchen and reassuringly familiar for home cooks reluctant to venture into the domain of long wide blade chefs' knives.

SPECIAL NOTES: Handwash Only. Not to be used on bone or for ANY kind of twisting or prising. CUT ONLY on wood or HDP. Do not allow Knives to be abused as screwdrivers, tin openers or for any use other than food preparation. ONLY FOR CULINARY USE.

Made in a small workshop in the outskirts of Osaka in an area close to Sakai these 3 layer knives have a central core of VG10 No1. A compact range it represents the 4 most popular shapes. These knives are fully roll forged from a thicker blank than our Warikomi Collection (which uses the same steel). Therefore greater pressure was required to achieve a similar eventual thickness. This extra pressure has resulted in a slightly denser blade with a more aligned molecular structure which will stay sharper longer and is equally easy to resharpen. The hardness after final quenching is an outstanding 60:62 HRC. This is a good alternative to our Tamahagane Collection if a Multi-layered Damascus blade is not a priority. The handle is crafted from pakkawood to further enhance the quality and ensure longevity. Knives come in individual boxes. Set Includes: 1 x Utility knife 135mm for utility work. 1 x Nakiri knife 165mm for vegetables. 1 x Gyuto knife 180mm for meat

Miyabi Isshin Utility

Nagomi 33 Layers molybdeum and vanadium steel

The utility Knife is present in just about everyone’s knife collection.This universally familiar blade can be employed as a mini carving and slicing knife; with its slim base tapering to an extreme point it makes a fantastic tool for tackling poultry and game as well as making a very effective small fish filleting knife and a great quick sandwich maker.

SPECIAL NOTES: Not to be used on bone or for ANY kind of twisting or prising. CUT ONLY on wood or HDP. Do not allow Knives to be abused as screwdrivers, tin openers or for any use other than food preparation. ONLY FOR CULINARY USE.

JKC AUS10 Santoku

Senzo 33 Layers VG10

Made to a JKC custom design. We have contracted the best commercial maker in Seki to produce this range of 33 Layer hammer beaten Damascus blades to suit the needs of the typical Western kitchen which often has users that utilise a more European method to cut – using force rather than edge length. The cold forged blade is tough, hard and easy to look after . At this price point this si the best knife we sell. The sharpening, with the ultra-thin core is very easy and remains so over the many years this knife is designed to be used in a busy kitchen.

Miyako 33 Layers Utility 130mm One of our most affordable ranges of high end Damascus knives! With a core of Hitachi AUS 8 steel, a high Carbon stainless steel (.8% - .95%C), that has the capacity to be hardened and toughened to a high level, it holds a sharp and enduring edge that is easy to regrind. The 33 layer blade is forged by a small family-run factory under the expert eyes of Oda san, a 4th generation blacksmith. Surgical sharpness, easy maintenance and an appealing aesthetic - all at the most accessible price. The D-shaped handles are formed from laminated hardwood and have a stainless steel bolster and end cap for comfort and balance.

Made to a JKC custom design. We have contracted the best commercial maker in Seki to produce this range of 33 Layer hammer beaten Damascus blades to suit the needs of the typical Western kitchen which often has users that utilise a more European method to cut – using force rather than edge length. The cold forged blade is tough, hard and easy to look after. At this price point this si the best knife we sell. The sharpening, with the ultra-thin core is very easy and remains so over the many years this knife is designed to be used in a busy kitchen.

Set Include: 1x Yasuo Utility 135mm 1x Yasuo Gyuto 180mm