Shop Knife by Usage/Purpose

Petty Knife
Small version of Gyuto. Perfect for fruits and cutting small object.
Gyuto, Santoku, Bunka
Multi-purpose knife that can be used for not only meat but also vegetables, fish and bread.
What is the differences between Gyuto, Santoku and Bunka?
Deba
Fantastic for cutting through meat and even soft bones or joints in seafood and poultry
Nakiri
Dedicated vegetable chopper. With its length and shape, it's great for cutting food in a consistent size and scooping up chopped vegetables.
Yanagiba
Known as a sushi knife, the long blade is designed to cut through fish in a single stroke.

Magnolia Wooden Handle

Smooth, Comfortable, and Natural Feel

There are many reasons that home cooks and chefs choose to use a magnolia handle. The foremost is that they're incredibly comfortable and feel perfect in hand. The importance of this can't be understated - a knife that's easier to hold is easier to cut with.

High-quality, solid wood.
Smooth, easy hold that feels good.
Great color - water and fade resistance.

Magnolia Wood Handle

Why Magnolia Wood?

Magnolias are beautiful, large flowering trees that have sweet, floral fragrances. The wood of the Magnolia tree is beloved by Japanese artisans for a number of reasons. Such as its easy workability, strength, and lightness. It is also highly water-resistant, has a lovely bright color, and is reasonably priced. These qualities have made it a popular material choice for a variety of objects, including chopping boards, sheaths, furniture, and knife handles.

Magnolia Wood

The Benefits Of Magnolia Wood For Knives

Magnolia handles are the most popular in Japan. The bright-colored wood adds a beautiful natural look and comfortable feel. The wood itself is lightweight and soft, yet tough. It provides a textured grip that helps prevent slipping while cutting. It’s a great choice for knives as it is water-resistant and doesn’t contain any resins that might cause corrosion in carbon steel.

Learn More about Magnolia Wooden Handle

The shape of the Wooden Handle

Shape of the wooden handle

For Left Handed knives, we will situate the D-shape in the opposite way than right-handed knives.

Knife Collar Options

Plastic Collar (Default Option - No cost)

Vegan Friendly & Economical
For those concerned about using animal products - we offer a plastic alternative. It’s just as reliable, waterproof, and durable. It is also the standard, free option.

Vegan friendly.
Waterproof & durable.

Helps protect your fingers.
The cheaper option.

Molded Buffalo Horns

For an additional $100

Buffalo horn is a waterproof, durable, and natural material pleasing to the eye. It feels especially nice when held. This material is a traditional choice and gives knife handles a classic Japanese look. It also makes the knife 100% natural origin.

Ethically sourced.
From Japanese water buffalo.

Helps protect your fingers.
Smooth & natural to the touch.