NEW FOR 2022
- Many Exclusive in the UK - Updated Weekly
*Limited Stock on most models
A cleaver is not so common in Japanese cooking as it is in China but is still used for skillfully preparing shredded vegetables.
Razor sharp and Long Lasting INOX STEEL with a lightweight but sturdy pakka wood handle. *NOT SUITABLE FOR CUTTING BONE
Don't be fooled by appearances. This limited edition Gyuto / Chef knife from Jikko packs a lot in! Our first Super Hard R2 Powdered Steel Knife with almost unrivalled edge retention, combined with high corrosion resistance. Coupled with a handcrafted 'burnt' Chestnut handle and Buffalo Horn ferrule you get a lot for your money
Steel Type: R2/SG2 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 62-64
Steel Type: Swedish Steel-stn (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 62-64
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 270mm (10.6")
Blade Height: 51.5mm (2")
Blade Thickness: 2.3mm (0.091")
Ferrule Material: Water Buffalo Horn
Handle: Burned Chestnut 'D' Shaped
Handle Length: 136mm (5.4")
Weight: 169g (6 ounces)
Invented by the Japanese, a Takohiki is almost exclusively used in the preparation of Sashimi. This weighty single bevel white carbon steel knife is the only one of this type we currently provide. With a single motion the knife effortlessly glides through your chosen fish.
Steel Type: White Steel (Carbon Steel, Rust Prone)
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-61
Blade Type: Single edged blade
Ferrule Material: Plastic
Handle Material: Magnolia
MISONO - Highly regarded amongst professionals as one of the first Japanese blacksmiths introduced to the West. A light weight, very versatile little Petty / Paring knife - Beautifully balanced with a slightly smaller handle for intricate work.
Steel Type: Swedish Steel
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-61
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 80mm / 120mm / 130mm
Handle Material: Pakka wood (Waterproof)
Full Tang
Molybdenum steel has a Rockwell rating of 58/59 HRC. It's hardness means it can hold a sharp edge, but not as sharp as some sharper and more expensive stainless steels, like VG10. This said the edge is very easy to maintain.
Steel Type: Molybdenum (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 58/59
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 180mm (7.1")
Blade Height: 42mm (1.7")
Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.079")
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Pakka wood
Handle Length: 104mm (4.1")
Weight: 160g (5.6 ounces)
Kanetsune Blue Steel No.2 Migaki Finished Nakiri 165mm Magnolia Handle
It doesn't get more traditionally Japanese than the Kanetsune Blue No.2 Carbon Steel Nakiri. This style of knife is used for almost every kitchen task in every Japanese home. With this version from Kanetsune you are getting centuries of knowledge in knife production and super hard Blue Steel No.2
Steel Type: Blue Steel No.2 (Carbon Steel, Rust Prone)
Blade Hardness: HRC 61-62
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 165mm (6.5")
Blade Height: 53mm (2.1")
Blade Thickness: 3.8mm (0.15")
Ferrule Material: Plastic
Handle Material: Magnolia
Handle Length: 133mm (5.2")
Weight: 111g (3.9 ounces)
Steel Type: VG10 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 58-59
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 180mm (7.1")
Blade Height: 42mm (1.7")
Blade Thickness: 3.5mm (0.138")
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Mahogany
Handle Length: 120mm (4.7")
Weight: 280g (9.9 ounces)
JIKKO R2/SG2 Japanese Carving Knife - 270mm Burned Chestnut / Buffalo Horn Handle
Don't be fooled by appearances. This limited edition Carving / Sujihiki knife from Jikko packs a lot in! Our first Super Hard R2 Powdered Steel Knife with almost unrivalled edge retention, combined with high corrosion resistance. Coupled with a hand crafted 'burnt' chestnut handle and Buffalo Horn ferrule you get a lot for your money
Steel Type: R2/SG2 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 62-64
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 270mm (10.6")
Blade Height: 38mm (1.5")
Blade Thickness: 2.3mm (0.091")
Ferrule Material: Water Buffalo Horn
Handle: Burned Chestnut ('D' Shaped)
Handle Length: 127mm (5")
Weight: 124g (4.4 ounces)
The Longest Gyuto we have introduced and a 'Beast to Behold' - Heavier than most knives we stock but a compact full tang handle gives excellent balance.
Misono is Japan’s oldest Western-style knife maker - Based in Seki since 1935
Misono uses Swedish carbon steel, considered to be one of the purest forms of carbon steel needing little maintenance. Hand made in Small batches.
Steel Type: Swedish Steel
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-61
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Composite
Full Tang
*Another Exclusive for 2022 - Small Independent supplier*
Born in 1979. After serving Masami Azai's (Echizen Marukatsu) apprenticeship, Nao Yamamoto went on to further apprenticeship with Kamotou Hamono in Takefu.
Blade Hardness: HRC 61-62
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 180mm (7.1")
Blade Height: 46mm (1.8")
Blade Thickness: 5mm (0.2")
Handle Material: Walnut
Handle Length: 130mm (5.1")
Weight: 150g (5.3 ounces)
JIKKO R2/SG2 Santoku Japanese Knife 165mm Burned Chestnut / Buffalo Horn Handle
Super Hard R2 Powdered Steel Knife with almost unrivalled edge retention, combined with high corrosion resistance. Coupled with a handcrafed 'burnt' Chestnut handle and Buffalo Horn ferrule.
Blade Hardness: HRC 62-64
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 165mm (6.5")
Blade Height: 46.5mm (1.8")
Blade Thickness: 2.1mm (0.083")
Ferrule Material: Water Buffalo Horn
Handle Material: Burned Chestnut ('D' Shaped handle)
Handle Length: 127mm (5")
Weight: 119g (4.2 ounces)
Super Stylish, Streamline and incredibly comfortable to hold. Seki Kanetsugu PRO-J range is a high-tech knife made using traditional Japanese methods
Limited Availability
Steel Type: ZA-18 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 57-61
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 120mm (4.7")
Blade Height: 25mm (1")
Blade Thickness: 1.8mm (0.1")
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Black Micarta
Handle Length: 105mm (4.1")
Weight: 83g (2.9 ounces)
Full Tang
JIKKO R2/SG2 Japanese Chef Knife 240mm Gyuto Burned Chestnut / Buffalo Horn Handle
Don't be fooled by appearances. This limited addition Gyuto / Chef knife from Jikko packs a lot in! Our first Super Hard R2 Powdered Steel Knife with almost unrivalled edge retention, combined with high corrosion resistance. Coupled with a handcrafed 'burnt' Chestnut handle and Buffalo Horn ferrule you get a lot for your money
*A Favourite of Chef Thuy Pham 'Vietnamese made easy'
Steel Type: R2/SG2 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 62-64
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 240mm (9.4")
Blade Height: 49mm (1.9")
Blade Thickness: 2.3mm (0.091")
Ferrule Material: Water Buffalo Horn
Handle Material: Burned Chestnuts
Handle Length: 136mm (5.4")
Weight: 137g (4.8 ounces)
Seisuke work with many of the very best blacksmiths throughout Japan to offer an unrivalled selection of designs and something a bit different
Steel Type:Â VG10 33 Layer (Stain resistant steel)
HRC: 60-62
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 180mm (7.1")
Blade Height: 45mm (1.8")
Blade Thickness: 2mm
Handle Material:Â Blue Pakka wood Handle
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Length: 113mm (4.4")
Weight: 175g (6.2 ounces)
*Includes matching Saya (sheath)
Behind the Sakai Takayuki brand is more than 600 years of knife making history by skilled craftsmen of Sakai City, Osaka prefecture.
Originally famous for the production of Samurai swords, the makers in Sakai take pride in their work and never compromise on quality.
Steel Type: AUS10 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 59-60
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 160mm (6.3")
Blade Height: 46mm (1.8")
Blade Thickness: 1.7mm (0.067")
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Pakka wood
Handle Length: 123mm (4.8")
Weight: 160g (5.6 ounces)
Super hard steel that will retain it's edge for an incredibly long time!
Traditional Kurouchi styling and a solid two tone Morado handle
Steel Type:Â Blue Super (Carbon Steel, Rust Prone)
HRC: 63-64
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 165mm (6.5")
Blade Height: 46.5mm (1.8")
Blade Thickness: 2mm
Handle Material:Â Morado Handle
Ferrule Material: Pakka wood
Handle Length: 127mm (5")
Weight: 136g (4.8 ounces)
*NEW* And Exclusive to Chefslocker - We Love this little knife!
Perfect for chopping herbs and arguably best suited to home use. The unique mini santoku styling offers great control over the blade and perfect for those with somewhat smaller hands
Steel Type:Â VG10 (Stain resistant steel)
HRC: 60-62
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 135mm (5.3")
Blade Height: 37mm (1.5")
Blade Thickness: 1.9mm
Handle Material:Â Red Pakka wood Handle
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Length: 116mm (4.6")
Weight: 107g (3.8 ounces)
Misono is Japan’s oldest Western-style knife maker - Based in Seki since 1935
Misono uses Swedish carbon steel, considered to be one of the purest forms of carbon steel.
Meticulously hammering this type of steel strengthens the blade for optimum sharpness and durability
Steel Type: Swedish Steel (Carbon Steel, Rust Prone)
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-61
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 210mm (8.3")
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Composite
Full Tang
Traditional Japanese Nakiri / Usuba knife with mahogany handle perfect for julienne vegetables
Steel Type: VG10 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 58-59
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 165mm (6.5")
Blade Height: 45mm (1.8")
Blade Thickness: 3.5mm (0.138")
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Mahogany
Handle Length: 120mm (4.7")
Weight: 156g (5.5 ounces)
We Love this little knife!
Perfect for chopping herbs and arguably best suited to home use. The unique mini santoku styling offers great control over the blade and perfect for those with somewhat smaller hands
Steel Type:Â VG10 (Stain resistant steel)
HRC: 60-62
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 135mm (5.3")
Blade Height: 37mm (1.5")
Blade Thickness: 1.9mm
Handle Material:Â Black Pakka wood Handle
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Length: 116mm (4.6")
Weight: 107g (3.8 ounces)
French style blade with a slight curve makes this knife super nice to use. Super Stylish, streamline and incredibly comfortable to hold. Seki Kanetsugu PRO-J range is a high-tech knife made using traditional Japanese methods. Full Tang, reassuringly weighty and easy to maintain - Limited availability
Blade Material: PRO-J ZA
Blade Hardness: HRC 57-61
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 230mm (9.1")
Blade Height: 50mm (2")
Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.079")
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Black Micarta
Handle Length: 125mm (4.9")
Weight: 230g (8.1 ounces)
Described as a Sujihiki knife (generally used in preparation of Sashimi) we find this knife absolutely perfect for carving the Sunday Roast
Misono is Japan’s oldest Western-style knife maker - Based in Seki since 1935.
Misono uses Swedish carbon steel, considered to be one of the purest forms of carbon steel, needing little maintenance.
Steel Type: Swedish Steel
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-61
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 240mm
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Composite
Full Tang
An Exclusive to Chefslocker
Classic, Stylish design - Lightweight and easy to sharpen
Steel Type: Molybdenum (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 58/59
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 210mm (8.3")
Blade Height: 46mm (1.8")
Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.079")
Handle: Black Pakka wood (Octagonal)
Handle Length: 124mm (4.9")
Weight: 128g (4.5 ounces)
*NEW* for 2022 - Kunihira of Echizen city are a small Blacksmith that specialize in using the very best materials and traditional methods to produce some truly unique designs.
Many Kunihira knives tend be somewhat 'stubby', giving more control over the blade and perfect for those with slightly smaller hands
Steel Type: VG10 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-62
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 170mm (6.7")
Blade Height: 45mm (1.8")
Blade Thickness: 1.9mm (0.075")
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Pakka wood
Handle Length: 120mm (4.7")
Weight: 142g (5 ounces)
Exclusive to Chefslocker - Attractive Octagonal composite handle for improved water resistance. Classically made under Blacksmith Yoshinori Seto
Steel Type: VG10 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-62
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 210mm (8.3")
Blade Height: 47mm (1.9")
Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.079")
Handle: Cocobolo/pakka wood handle (Octagonal)
Handle Length: 220mm (8.7")
Weight: 178g (6.3 ounces)
Super Stylish, streamline and incredibly comfortable to hold. Seki Kanetsugu PRO-J range is a high-tech knife made using traditional Japanese methods. Full Tang, easy to maintain and reassuringly weighty - Limited Availability
Steel Type: ZA-18 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 57-61
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 210mm (8.3")
Blade Height: 35mm (1.4")
Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.079")
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Black Micarta
Handle Length: 125mm (4.9")
Weight: 196g (6.9 ounces)
Traditional Japanese Santoku chefs knife by Kunihira made from VG10 Steel and an elegant mahogany handle
Steel Type: VG10 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-62
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 170mm (6.7")
Blade Height: 46.5mm (1.8")
Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.1")
Ferrule Material: Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Mahogany
Handle Length: 120mm (4.7")
Weight: 142g (5 ounces)
Kazoku Black Saya for Santoku (160mm - 180mm)
*NEW for 2022* An Elegant black 'sand effect' Plywood Saya wide enough to fit most Santoku Knives upto 180mm - The traditional way to store your knife to protect the edge safely.
- Lacquered Plywood
- Designed to fit most Santoku knives upto 180mm
- Pin included
- Handmade in Japan
Kazoku Black Saya for Gyuto / Chef Knife (180mm - 210mm)
*NEW for 2022* An Elegant black 'sand effect' Plywood Saya wide enough to fit most Gyuto / Chef Knives upto 210mmmm - The traditional way to store your knife to protect the edge safely.
- Lacquered Plywood
- Designed to fit most Gyuto knives upto 210mm
- Pin included
- Handmade in Japan
