Ittetsu Knives

Ittetsu knives are made in Echizen, Japan, one of the key centers of knifemaking in the Land of the Rising Sun. The range includes popular models of traditional Japanese kitchen knives: santoku, nakiri, sujihiki, and gyuto. Most Ittetsu knives feature carbon steel blades and traditional Japanese wa-style handles. These knives have an authentic, slightly rustic look and are perfect for those looking for a classic, simple, and functional Japanese kitchen knife.

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Kitchen knife Ittetsu Honesuki 15cm IS-47
Ittetsu Honesuki knife with 15 cm blade. Honesuki is specifically designed for de-boning and breaking down poultry, but is also capable of filleting fish or meat and carrying out many tasks. Blade is made of SLD steel by Hitachi. SLD is a cold work die steel with high abrasion resistance for general use, excellent harden-ability and minimal quench stress. Handle: ashtree / quince. Ittetsu knives are handmade in Echizen city, Japan. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. 
€141.13

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Sujihiki Kitchen knife Ittetsu Shirogami 27cm IW11813
Sujihiki Ittetsu with 270 mm blade is a double edge slicing knife with a long narrow blade that smoothly slices through meat or vegetables and preserves the integrity of each ingredient's freshness. This Ittetsu sujihiki is made from 3 layers of material: iron clad and Shirogami steel. A layer of iron on each side protecting a layer of carbon steel at the core, in a process referred to as Sanmai or forge welding. Iron and carbon steel are both susceptible to rust and must be kept dry and clean at all time’s to avoid oxidation and discolouration. Handle: waterproof mono octagonal walnut. Ittetsu knives are handmade in Echizen city, Japan. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. 
€208.87

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Nakiri Kitchen knife Ittetsu Shirogami 18cm IW11834
Nakiri knife Ittetsu with 180 mm blade. This nakiri is made from 3 layers of material: iron clad and Shirogami steel. A layer of iron on each side protecting a layer of carbon steel at the core, in a process referred to as Sanmai or forge welding. Iron and carbon steel are both susceptible to rust and must be kept dry and clean at all time’s to avoid oxidation and discolouration. Avoid Bones, Frozen foods, nuts and hard candies or anything other than fruits, vegetables and proteins. Handle: waterproof mono octagonal walnut. Ittetsu knives are handmade in Echizen city, Japan. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. 
€125.00

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Gyuto Kitchen knife Ittetsu Shirogami 24cm IW1189
Gyuto knife Ittetsu with 24 cm blade. Blade is made of Shirogami Iron Clad steel. Handle: waterproof mono octagonal walnut. Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break. For Ittetsu gyuto knife recommended hand wash with warm water and towel dry. The Gyuto is the Japanese equivalent to a standard western style chef's knife and is an essential for the professional cook/chef.
€169.35

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Santoku Kitchen knife Ittetsu VG-10 Damascus 16.5cm IWZ-113
The Ittetsu Santoku knife has a 165 mm blade. The Santoku is one of the most popular Japanese kitchen knives, designed for everyday kitchen work. It features a relatively short, wide blade with a straight cutting edge and a distinctive rounded tip. The Santoku is a popular alternative to the classic European chef's knife. The blade is made of Damascus steel with a VG10 core. The handle is made of stabilized Pakka wood.
€112.35

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Sujihiki Kitchen knife Ittetsu Aogami Super 27cm IWK-209
The Ittetsu Sujihiki knife has a 27 cm blade. The Sujihiki is a Japanese kitchen knife with a long, narrow blade, designed primarily for accurately slicing meat, fish, and prepared dishes into thin, even slices. Thanks to its thin blade and relatively low height, the knife glides easily through food with a long, gliding motion, minimizing damage to the texture. The blade is made of three-layer steel with an Aogami Super steel core and stainless steel facings. The knife is hand-washable and should be wiped dry immediately after use. The knife features a traditional Japanese wa octagonal handle made of walnut wood.
€190.44

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Gyuto Kitchen knife Ittetsu Hokiyama Hamono 21cm IWH-108
The 210 mm long Ittetsu Hokiyama Hamono gyuto chef's knife embodies Japanese blacksmithing traditions, adapted for the modern kitchen. The heart of the knife is a forged blade made of Ginsan (Silver Steel) from Hitachi Metals. This high-quality stainless steel combines the sharpness of carbon steel with the practicality of stainless steel, providing excellent edge retention and balanced hardness for daily use. The blade's surface is decorated with a traditional Nashiji pattern—a matte, slightly rough texture reminiscent of pear peel. This not only gives the knife a unique, handmade look, in keeping with the wabi-sabi philosophy, but also prevents food from sticking. The natural walnut wa handle fits perfectly in the hand, providing balance and comfort. Its warmth and elegance harmoniously complete the knife's traditional appearance. Dishwasher safe.
€134.66

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Kitchen knife Ittetsu Hokiyama Hamono Petty 13.5cm IWH-102
A small kitchen petty knife with a 135 mm blade. The blade is made of stamped Ginsan (Silver Steel) by Hitachi Metals. The handle is made of walnut wood. The blade has a Nashiji coating—a matte, slightly rough surface with a fine, uneven texture reminiscent of the skin of a ripe pear. Nashiji is part of the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, which values ​​natural imperfection and the "handcrafted character" of a product. Japanese kitchen knives are not dishwasher safe.
€102.79

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Gyuto Kitchen knife Ittetsu VG-10 Damascus 21cm IWZ-104
An excellent knife Gyuto IWZ-104 from Ittetsu with a blade length of 21 cm for chopping and slicing fish, meat, vegetables and fruits. The blade is made of high quality VG10 Damascus steel, hammer finish. The octagonal handle is made of pakkawood wood. This knife cannot be washed in the dishwasher. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. Japanese kitchen knives have a very hard but thin blade. Japanese knives are not allowed to cut bones and meat with bones, coconuts and other nuts, and other hard foods. Ittetsu knives due to handmade may differ slightly from those shown in the photos and sizes. Echizen city, Japan. Weight 250 gr.
€131.47

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Gyuto Kitchen knife Ittetsu Shirogami 21cm IW1188
Japanese chef knife gyuto Ittetsu with 21 cm blade. Blade is made of Shirogami Iron Clad steel. Handle: waterproof mono octagonal walnut. Ittetsu knives are handmade in Echizen city, Japan. Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry.
€139.44

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Santoku Kitchen knife Ittetsu Hokiyama Hamono 16.5cm IWH-104
A santoku knife with a 165 mm blade. The blade is made of Ginsan steel, also known as Silver Steel. This Japanese stainless steel was developed by Hitachi Metals. The handle is made of walnut wood. The Hokiyama Hamono santoku is dishwasher safe. This multi-purpose knife is suitable for both professional chefs and home cooks.
€118.73

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Gyuto Kitchen knife Ittetsu VG-10 Damascus 24cm IWZ-105
Gyuto IWZ-105 from Ittetsu is a Japanese-designed chef's knife with a blade length of 24 cm, designed for chopping and slicing meat, fish, fruits and vegetables. The octagonal handle is made of pakkawood wood. The blade is made of high quality VG10 Damascus steel, hammer finish. This knife cannot be washed in the dishwasher. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. Japanese kitchen knives have a very hard but thin blade. Japanese knives are not allowed to cut bones and meat with bones, coconuts and other nuts, and other hard foods. Ittetsu knives due to handmade may differ slightly from those shown in the photos and sizes. Echizen city, Japan. Weight 270 gr.
€142.63

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Sujihiki Kitchen knife Ittetsu Black Pakka wood 27cm IWY-9008
Sujihiki slicing knife from Ittetsu with 27 cm blade. The blade is made of stainless Sandvik 19C27 steel. Handle is black pakka wood. Ittetsu knives are handmade in Echizen city, Japan. Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. 
€129.03

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Kitchen knife Ittetsu Bunka 17cm IS-49
Ittetsu Bunka knife with 170 mm blade. This all-purpose blade is suitable for cutting fruits, vegetables, fish, meat and more. Blade is made of SLD steel by Hitachi. SLD is a cold work die steel with high abrasion resistance for general use, excellent harden-ability and minimal quench stress. Handle: ashtree / quince. Ittetsu knives are handmade in Echizen city, Japan. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. 
€134.66

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Nakiri Kitchen knife Ittetsu Middle VG-10 Damascus 15cm IWZ-107
Ittetsu middle nakiri knife with a blade length of 15 cm. This Japanese kitchen knife is designed for cutting and shredding vegetables. Double-sided sharpening. The blade is made of Damascus steel VG10, 33 layers. The handle is made of moisture-resistant laminated material Pakka wood. Ittetsu knives cannot be washed in the dishwasher. This knife cannot be used as a kitchen hatchet or to cut excessively hard products. Ittetsu knives are made in Japan.
€131.47

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Gyuto Kitchen knife Ittetsu Damascus VG10 21cm IWC-105
Chef's knife Gyuto Ittetsu with a blade length of 21 cm. The handle is made of mahogany. The blade of this chef knife is made of VG10 Damascus steel, 33 layers, hammered finish. Hand wash only with warm water and towel dry. Japanese kitchen knives have a very thin blade, so it is not allowed to cut any hard foods. Ittetsu knives are made in  Echizen city, Japan. This Ittetsu Chef's gyuto knife weights 375 g. 
€123.51

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Gyuto Kitchen knife Ittetsu Aogami 2 S/S Clad 24cm ISW-09
Gyuto Japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu Aogami 2 S/S Clad ISW-09 from Ittetsu knife with a 24 cm blade for any task in the kitchen. Octagonal handle is made of walnut. The bolster is made of Macassar ebony. The blade is made of Aogami #2 with stainless steel clad, Nashiji finnish. This is very similar to white paper steel but with tungsten and chromium added to it which helps with edge retention and slows down rusting. The steel has then been hardened to 62-63 Rockwell and wrapped in stainless steel to further ease maintenance.  This knife cannot be washed in the dishwasher. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. Japanese kitchen knives have a very hard but thin blade. Japanese knives are not allowed to cut bones and meat with bones, coconuts and other nuts, and other hard foods. Ittetsu knives due to handmade may differ slightly from those shown in the photos and sizes. Echizen city, Japan.
€176.61

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Sujihiki Kitchen knife Ittetsu Aogami 2 S/S Clad 27cm ISN-11
Sujihiki Ittetsu OEM Aogami 2 ISN-11 knife with 27 cm blade. The blade is made of Aogami #2 with stainless steel clad, Nashiji finnish. This is very similar to white paper steel but with tungsten and chromium added to it which helps with edge retention and slows down rusting. The steel has then been hardened to 62-63 Rockwell and wrapped in stainless steel to further ease maintenance. Handle is made of walnut. This knife cannot be washed in the dishwasher. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. Japanese kitchen knives have a very hard but thin blade. Japanese knives are not allowed to cut bones and meat with bones, coconuts and other nuts, and other hard foods. Ittetsu knives due to handmade may differ slightly from those shown in the photos and sizes. Echizen city, Japan. Weight 440 gr.
€201.61

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Gyuto Kitchen knife Ittetsu Tall Shirogami 21cm IW-11844
Tall gyuto chef knife with a wide 60x210 mm blade. Weight 440 g. This kitchen knife is made from 3 layers of material: iron clad and Shirogami steel. A layer of iron on each side protecting a layer of carbon steel at the core, in a process referred to as Sanmai or forge welding. Iron and carbon steel are both susceptible to rust and must be kept dry and clean at all time’s to avoid oxidation and discolouration. Avoid Bones, Frozen foods, nuts and hard candies or anything other than fruits, vegetables and proteins. Handle: waterproof mono octagonal walnut. Ittetsu knives are handmade in Echizen city, Japan. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry.
€149.19

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Bunka Kitchen knife Ittetsu Tall Shirogami 21cm IW-11843
Tall bunka knife with a wide 60x210 mm blade. Weight 450 g. This kitchen knife is made from 3 layers of material: iron clad and Shirogami steel. A layer of iron on each side protecting a layer of carbon steel at the core, in a process referred to as Sanmai or forge welding. Iron and carbon steel are both susceptible to rust and must be kept dry and clean at all time’s to avoid oxidation and discolouration. Avoid Bones, Frozen foods, nuts and hard candies or anything other than fruits, vegetables and proteins. Handle: waterproof mono octagonal walnut. Ittetsu knives are handmade in Echizen city, Japan. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry.
€181.45

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Bunka Kitchen knife Ittetsu Tall Shirogami 18cm IW-11842
Tall bunka knife with a wide 57x180 mm blade. Weight 400 g. This kitchen knife is made from 3 layers of material: iron clad and Shirogami steel. A layer of iron on each side protecting a layer of carbon steel at the core, in a process referred to as Sanmai or forge welding. Iron and carbon steel are both susceptible to rust and must be kept dry and clean at all time’s to avoid oxidation and discolouration. Avoid Bones, Frozen foods, nuts and hard candies or anything other than fruits, vegetables and proteins. Handle: waterproof mono octagonal walnut. Ittetsu knives are handmade in Echizen city, Japan. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry.
€149.19

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Kitchen knife Ittetsu Usuba Shirogami 2 18cm IJF-15141
 Usuba knife with 180 mm forge-welded blade made of Shirogami #2 carbon steel. Weight is 400 g. Usuba is a traditional Japanese knife for slicing vegetables. Unlike nakiri, usuba is a single-beveled knife. The oval shaped handle is made of magnolia wood. Carbon steel is susceptible to rust and must be kept dry and clean at all time’s to avoid oxidation and discoloration. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. Ittetsu knives are handmade in Echizen city, Japan.
€157.26

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Yanagiba Kitchen knife Ittetsu Stamped Shirogami 2 30cm IJS-11126
 Polished blade the knife Ittetsu Yanagiba IJS-11126 is made of Shirogami #2 carbon steel. The blade lenght is 300 mm. Handle is made from magnolia and has good water resistance. This knife has a bevel on only one side of the blade, to help achieve even slices. Carbon steel is susceptible to rust and must be kept dry and clean at all time’s to avoid oxidation and discolouration. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. Ittetsu knives are handmade in Echizen city, Japan.
€120.97

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Nakiri Kitchen knife Ittetsu Shirogami Tall 75 mm 18cm IW-11840Z
The Ittetsu Tall Nakiri knife W-11840Z with 180 mm blade. Tall nakiris are longer and taller than a normal nakiri knife. This one is 75 mm tall. This nakiri is made from 3 layers of material: iron clad and Shirogami steel. A layer of iron on each side protecting a layer of carbon steel at the core, in a process referred to as Sanmai or forge welding. Iron and carbon steel are both susceptible to rust and must be kept dry and clean at all time’s to avoid oxidation and discolouration. Avoid Bones, Frozen foods, nuts and hard candies or anything other than fruits, vegetables and proteins. Handle: waterproof mono octagonal Keyaki (Zelkova). Ittetsu knives are handmade in Echizen city, Japan. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry.
€137.10

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Ittetsu knives are handcrafted by various master smiths. Most Ittetsu Japanese kitchen knives feature a triple-layer steel blade with an inner layer of Shirogami steel and are hardened to approximately 60 HRC. The Kurouchi finish gives the knives a classic Japanese look and a slightly more rustic feel. If you are looking for an authentic and affordable Japanese kitchen knife, Ittetsu is a great choice. The sharpness and durability of the blade are excellent, so it is worth emphasizing the good value for money of these high-quality knives. Ittetsu has all the popular models of Japanese kitchen knives: santoku, gyuto chef's knife, nakiri, yanagiba and others.