Japanese Small Kitchen Knife

The onion gives way in one clean pass and the Damascus pattern catches the light over the cutting board.

This is a forged Japanese kitchen knife with a Damascus steel blade, the layered grain rippling across the metal so no two knives carry the exact same pattern. It arrives sharpened to a 60 degree edge, ready to slice the moment it leaves the box, with a resin-stabilized wood handle that sits balanced in the hand.

The blade runs 18 cm and the whole knife measures 30 cm from tip to handle end, light enough to rock through herbs yet long enough to break down a squash or carve a roast. The handle is sealed resin over wood, so it shrugs off the moisture of a busy counter and keeps its grip when your hands are wet from rinsing produce.

Key Benefits

• Forged Damascus blade Layered steel gives a hard, durable edge and a distinctive rippled pattern on every knife.
• Sharp out of the box Ground to a 60 degree edge angle, ready to slice, chop and dice with no extra honing.
• Moisture-resistant handle Resin-stabilized wood seals against water on the counter and stays comfortable when wet.
• Balanced 30 cm length An 18 cm blade and 12 cm handle keep the weight steady for long prep sessions.
• Three knife styles Pick the chef, cutting or kitchen profile to match how you work at the board.
• Six handle colors Black, white, green, blue, red and big red so the knife suits any kitchen.

Best for: home cooks who want a sharp, forged blade for daily slicing, chopping and dicing on the kitchen counter.

Why It Works

Damascus steel folds many layers into one blade, so the edge stays hard and keen while the spine holds enough flex to absorb the work. The resin-stabilized handle resists the swelling that plain wood suffers near the sink, which keeps the grip secure through a full board of vegetables.

Quick Product Facts: Blade material: Damascus steel; Handle material: resin-stabilized wood; Blade length: 18 cm; Handle length: 12 cm; Total length: 30 cm; Edge angle: 60 degrees; Craftsmanship: forged; Styles: chef, cutting, kitchen knife; Colors: black, white, green, blue, red, big red.

How It Fits Your Routine

Reach for it at the start of dinner prep when the board fills with onions, garlic and herbs. The sharp edge glides through soft tomatoes and firm carrots alike, so one knife handles most of the cutting before the pan goes on.

When the meal is plated, rinse the blade under warm water and dry it right away rather than leaving it in the sink. The sealed handle takes the splash of a busy counter, but hand washing keeps the Damascus pattern bright and the edge true.

FAQ

Does the knife come sharpened? Yes. It ships ground to a 60 degree edge angle, ready to use straight from the box.

What is the handle made of? Resin-stabilized wood, sealed so it resists moisture and holds a steady grip when wet.

How long is the blade? The blade is 18 cm, the handle 12 cm, for a total length of 30 cm.

Can I put it in the dishwasher? Hand wash and dry the knife to protect the forged edge and the Damascus pattern.