Western Knives

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)

Kida 63 Layers (2 Sizes)

Tojiro DP VG10 Santoku 170mm

Miyabi 5000MCD Shotoh with a 14cm blade. MC63 steel core - 101 total layers CRYODUR ice-hardened blade Honbazuke hand-honed edge Masur Birch D-shaped handle Mosaic pin in handle MIYABI logo end cap Made by MIYABI in Seki, Japan For best results wash by hand

Hammer Utility 150mm

Note: This price is only for web orders.

JKC AUS10 Santoku

This small versatile knife is ideal for everyday tasks and is commonly the most used knife in domestic kitchens. The pointed tip makes easy work of tricky jobs such as removing eyes from potatoes, whilst the length is just long enough for everyday slicing, dicing and peeling jobs. It is designed for performing tasks in the hands as well as for prep work on the board. For those who prefer smaller knives this little blade will prove invaluable, whilst for professionals and keen cooks it is a must for intricate work like fluting, peeling and paring. SPECIAL NOTES: Hand wash 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. Includes: One Free Sharpening

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 Nakiri knife 160mm for vegetables. 1 x Gyuto knife 210mm for Multipurpose

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 1x Yasuo Sujihiki 240mm

Brieto Triple Layer Boning Knife is laminated western style knife.With the very straight edge profile and pointed sharp tip, it makes boning both meat and poultry very easy. The rigid blade allows sliding or shinning along the bone not only far safer but permits cutting the flesh right next to the bone. This blade is thicker and slightly heavier than most other Japanese shapes giving the knife the strength and toughness required of a good boning blade. Like all boning knives it is not intended for chopping or cutting through bones but removing the flesh off the bone or carcass. Once you get used to the different profile you will never use any other shape when boning any meat, poultry or game. Some of the most esteemed and busy chefs for whom meat preparation is the backbone of their menu.

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 etc. Designed specifically for food preparation, FOR CULINARY USE ONLY.

Kida 63 Layers Santoku 170mm

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.

Izumi 65 Utility 150mm

Hammer Santoku 180mm

Note: This price is only for web orders.

The MIYABI 5000MCD series of knives combine perfect functionality and ergonomics with a unique design. Each individual knife is an authentic masterpiece made in Seki City, Japan using traditional Japanese craftsmanship in synergy with modern technology and materials to create a blade of the highest quality that is unmatched by any other commercially produced knife. The extremely hard core of Micro Carbide MC63 powder steel is encased in 100 layers of steel of two different grades of hardness. A special blade treatment alters the surface structure of every layer, giving each blade its individual pattern and then given its authentic Japanese Honbazuke honing by hand. The tempering process results in a central core hardness of 63 HRC after final quenching. Each knife has a unique Katana cutting edge, a visible sign of master craftsmanship that is reminiscent of the blades of Japanese swords. Traditionally, these swords received their individual Hamon, the line dividing the less hard blade body from the extremely hard cutting edge, by hand. Each handle is made of top-quality Masur Birch and is totally unique. The structure of the wood out of which the handle has been crafted is revealed through the interplay of lines and stripes. The warmth of the natural wood contrasts attractively with the steel blade. A mosaic pin and decorative end cap provide the finishing touches to this sophisticated look.

The 130mm Utility/Paring is the most familiar shape and size in most Western kitchens and thus amongst the most heavily used blades in domestic kitchens. It is comfortable for those who are disconcerted by large blades. With its very sharp edge, narrow profile and manageable length this knife is actually designed for the preparation of fish & game as well as gentle shinning and skinning work.

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 etc. Designed specifically for food preparation, FOR CULINARY USE ONLY.

This small versatile knife is ideal for everyday tasks and is commonly the most used knife in domestic kitchens. The pointed tip makes easy work of tricky jobs, such as removing eyes from potatoes, whilst the length is just long enough for everyday slicing, dicing and peeling jobs. It is designed for performing tasks in the hand as well as for prep work on the board. For those who prefer smaller knives this little blade will prove invaluable, whilst for professionals and keen cooks, it is a must for intricate work like fluting, peeling and paring. SPECIAL NOTES: Hand wash 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 Includes: One Free Sharpening

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