Stays sharp for longer than your old knife
Most kitchen knives go dull in weeks. Ours don't.
Nothing sticks. Nothing rusts.
Most blades have nothing to stop food sticking or rust setting in.
Comfortable enough to hold all day
Heavy knives tire your hand out. Ours won't.
Why Yuzu Knives?
Budget knives vs Yuzu vs high-end Japanese brands
| Yuzu | Budget knives | High-end £200+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steel | AUS-10, HRC 58-60 | Stainless, HRC 54-56 | High carbon steel |
| Construction | San-Mai 3-layer | Single layer | San-Mai |
| Edge retention | High | Low | Very high |
| Easy to sharpen | |||
| Handle | Ebony & sandalwood | Plastic | Various wood |
| Rust protection | Kurouchi finish | ||
| Price | £65 – £95 | £20 – £40 | £200+ |
What our customers say
★★★★★ 4.91 from 148+ verified reviews
"Writing this as a professional chef. The weight is extremely well balanced, making veg prep easy and safer."
"Fantastic value for money. Having researched many Japanese knives, I am delighted to have found Yuzu."
"Super sharp, very light, the handle is very comfortable to hold. Very happy with how cheap this is compared to other brands."
Common questions
Same day dispatch on orders before 12PM GMT, next working day for everything else. Free shipping on orders over £99. Most UK deliveries arrive within 1-3 working days.
Full details on our shipping policy page.
14-day returns, no questions asked. Every knife also comes with a 6-month warranty. If something's not right, get in touch and we'll sort it out.
Full details on our returns page.
Hand wash and dry after use. Avoid leaving it sitting wet, and keep it away from bones or frozen foods. When the edge needs a refresh, a dual-sided whetstone will have it sharp again in a few minutes.
Full care guide here.
AUS-10 has high corrosion resistance for a carbon steel. The Kurouchi finish adds another layer of protection. Just hand wash, dry it off, and you won't have any issues.
Gyuto if you want an all-rounder. Nakiri if you cook a lot of vegetables. Petty for detail work. Can't decide? The Starter Kit comes with a knife, saya, and whetstone.
Forged from AUS-10 steel from Tokai, Japan. Three-layer San-Mai construction with a hard cutting core wrapped in two layers of protective stainless steel. The Kurouchi finish and hammered dimples are a natural result of the forging process.
