The One Knife You Need
If you only buy one knife, make it this.
For the Chef Who Wants It All
Four knives that cover every job in the kitchen.
For the Home Cook
Nakiri
For someone who actually enjoys cooking.
For the Baker
Bread Knife
Your sourdough deserves better than a cheap serrated knife.
For the Outdoors Type
Higonokami
Not a kitchen knife. A pocket knife they'll carry everywhere.
Can't Decide?
Starter Kit
Everything they need to get started, in one box.
Find your perfect knife
Answer 3 quick questions and we'll match you with the right blade.
What others have said :
★★★★★ 4.94 from 163 verified reviews
"I bought the gyuto and nakiri for my partner, but my father who used to chef in the Savoy saw them in our kitchen and has now requested them for his own Christmas present."
"This is a Christmas gift for my son, a keen cook who appreciates fine tools. It is the third knife in the range that I have bought him and again, an excellent knife for the job."
"Bought for my husband's birthday and he absolutely loves them. Stylish and professional product and just as described. Great customer service. Definitely recommend."
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 | £75 – £109 | £20 – £40 | £200+ |
FAQs
Order before 12PM and we dispatch the same day, otherwise next working day. Most UK deliveries take 1-3 working days. Free shipping on orders over £115.
Yes. There's nothing to learn, just pick it up and start chopping. The Nakiri and Gyuto are the most popular first Japanese knives.
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.
Every knife ships in a gift-ready box, so no wrapping needed. Add a wooden saya (sheath) for an extra touch.
Gyuto, if you only buy one knife. It does everything.
Four Knife Set, for the chef who wants it all.
Nakiri, for someone who loves cooking with vegetables.
Bread Knife, for the sourdough baker.
Higonokami, a pocket knife for the outdoors type.
Starter Kit if you can't decide, it has everything they need.
Hand wash and dry after use. That's it. The Kurouchi finish protects against rust, and the AUS-10 steel holds its edge for months. When it needs sharpening, a few minutes on a whetstone does the job.
Full care guide here.
