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Kuro Series Set Handcrafted Kuro Series Blades
Would-be-Retail price:
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Reserve now price:
$329 (your price)
Kuro Series Set
Handcrafted Kuro Series Blades
Would-be-Retail price:
Reserve now price:
$329 (your price)
Specifications
- 7-inch Kuro Series Santoku Knife
- 6.5-inch Kuro Series Nakiri Knife
- 5-inch Kuro Series Utility Knife
- Double bevel 両刃 Ryo-ba blades
- Handcrafted Ashwood Box
- Lifetime Guarantee
Shipping
We offer free international shipping.
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About Kuro Series Set
Presenting our hardest blades ever, the Kamikoto Kuro Series. Kuro is Japanese for black.
These zirconium dioxide blades are the hardest blades we've ever made with superior edge retention.
KAMIKOTO | 神箏 – Masters of Tradition
KAMIKOTO 神箏
Masters of Tradition
How Kamikoto can offer such great value?
Thanks to the Direct-to-Consumer Model.
The Choice of Chefs
Josh Hershkovitz
Chef owner of Hersh's
Chef owner of Hersh's
These knives are beautiful. I was a bit skeptical trying them as I love my knife set and research extensively before I add to my collection. As soon as I picked up the nakiri, the weight and balance told me I was going to love it. Anything I cut with the nakiri feels like slicing through soft butter with that wonderful blade.
Josh Hershkovitz
Chef owner of Hersh's
Chef owner of Hersh's
Rupert Blease
Chef owner of Lord Stanley 1 Michelin Stars
Chef owner of Lord Stanley 1 Michelin Stars
We are so impressed with the Kamikoto knives. They are of both extremely high quality whilst being functional and appropriate for everyday kitchen use. We would highly recommend them for professional and home use.
Rupert Blease
Chef owner of Lord Stanley 1 Michelin Stars
Chef owner of Lord Stanley 1 Michelin Stars
Slade Rushing
Executive Chef of Brennan's
Executive Chef of Brennan's
You can feel the precision and old tradition of knife making simply by holding these knives in your hand. The weight and balance of these knives are perfectly designed as they truly feel like an extension of your hand with each razor sharp cut.
Slade Rushing
Executive Chef of Brennan's
Executive Chef of Brennan's
Hans Neuner
Executive Chef,
Ocean Restaurant, Alporchinhos
2 Michelin Stars
David Everitt-Matthias
Head Chef,
Le Champignon Sauvage
2 Michelin Stars
Yasuhisa Ouchi
Executive Chef & Owner,
YASU Sushi
Toronto
Rupert & Carrie Blease
Chefs & Owners,
Lord Stanley, San Francisco
1 Michelin Star
Gaetano Trovato
Chef & Owner,
Arnolfo, Colle di Val d'Elsa SI
2 Michelin Stars
Nikos Roussos
Chef & Owner,
Funkygourmet, Kerameikos
2 Michelin Stars
René Mathieu
Michelin-starred Chef,
Château de Bourglinster
1 Michelin Star
Jerry Trice
Executive Chef,
Gunther & Co.
Baltimore
Josh Hershkovitz
Chef & Owner,
Hersh's
Baltimore
Reden Ramos
Executive Chef,
Humphreys SoCal Dining & Music
San Diego
Denis Martin
Executive Chef & Owner,
Denis Martin, Vevey
1 Michelin Star
Lucas Forgy
Head Chef,
Block & Larder
Denver
Carrie Nahabedian
Chef & Owner,
NAHA, Chicago
1 Michelin Star
Aaron London
Chef & Owner,
Al's Place, San Francisco
1 Michelin Star
Holly Smith
Chef & Owner,
Café Juanita
Seattle
Patrick Jeffroy
Executive Chef & Owner,
L'Hôtel de Carantec Restaurant
2 Michelin Stars
Jonathan Kallini
Executive Chef,
Bacchanalia
Atlanta
Ignacio Ortiz
Chef & Partner,
Roy's
Bonita Springs
Jun Lee
Executive Chef & Proprietor,
SOIGNÉ, Seocho-gu
1 Michelin Star
Edouardo Jordan
Chef & Owner,
Salare
Seattle
Scott Schneider
Executive Chef,
Ai Fiori, New York City
1 Michelin Star
Margarita Manzke
Chef & Owner,
Republique
Los Angeles
Adam Palffy
Chef & Partner,
Roy's
Pasadena
Slade Rushing
Executive Chef,
Brennan's
New Orleans
Jerry Corso
Chef & Owner,
Bar De Corso
Seattle
Giulio Sturla
Chef & Owner,
Roots Restaurant
Lyttelton
Hadleigh Troy
Chef & Owner,
Hampton and Maley
Victoria Park
Joshua Mutchnick
Executive Chef,
Longman & Eagle
Chicago
Kim Mikalsen
Head Chef,
Aymara
Parkveien
Marc Lepine
Chef & Owner,
Atelier Restaurant
Ottawa
Jeremy Shigekane
Executive Chef,
Chef Mavro
Honolulu
Victor Wagman
Head Chef & Owner,
BROR
Copenhagen
Jason Prah
Sommelier and General Manager,
Acadia Chicago
2 Michelin Stars
Thomas Laczynski
Executive Chef,
Truluck's
Austin
Jean-François Perron
Sous Chef,
Manitoba
Louie Jocson
Vice President Food & Beverage,
California Fish Grill
Paul Bak
Executive Chef,
Astral
Michael Cerny
Head Chef,
Truluck's Miami
Pino Posteraro
Chef & Owner,
Cioppino’s
Vancouver
Mike Genest
Executive Chef,
Hart House Restaurant
British Columbia
Lucais Syme
Chef & Owner,
Cinara
Vancouver
Todd Perrin
Executive Chef & Owner,
Mallard Cottage
St. John's, NL
Lorenzo Loseto
Executive Chef,
GEORGE Restaurant
Toronto, ON
Alan Ferrer
Executive Chef,
Minami Restaurant
Vancouver
Walid El-Tawel
Executive Chef,
Fairouz
Ottawa
Mark Cutrara
Executive Chef,
Northern Maverick Brewing Co.
Toronto
Nick Liu
Executive Chef & Owner,
DaiLo
Toronto
Lukasz Bochenski
Chef,
ANA インターコンチネンタルホテル東京
Tokyo
神箏 ショールーム
Headquarter
Tokyo
What Kamikoto Buyers Are Saying
Frank M. from United States
FAR exceeded my expectations
I bought these knives based on the reviews on the web. As you can all see, the reviews are very positive. So, I purchased these with VERY high expectations. I was reluctant based on how expensive these knives are. After using them now for several months I am blow away by the quality of these. It has changed my whole view of how important great knives make to my meal preparation. I can say without reservation that these knives are a bargain. These are a great investment in yourself and your family. Man, are these sharp! Recommend these without reservation.
Richard D. from United States
Exceeds Expectations
I bought this wonderful knife on faith. I was told in March when it would ship. I received emails alerting me that my knife would be arriving as promised. It came early, thanks! Tthe quality and feel of the knife exceeded my wildest dreams. I lived in Tsubami ahi where knives are hand forged. This has a place amongst the best. I have it on display for now as I view it as a supreme work of art.
Isacc S. from United States
Kamikoto has exceeded all expectations
Thanks to the legacy at Kamikoto, I'm the proud owner of the last cooking knives I will ever need. Strong, perfectly balanced, comfortable and beautifully designed. Kamikoto has truly exceeded all expectations. Along with a superior product comes excellent customer service. Every inquiry was answered quickly and diligently. The moment these blades are removed from their casing you can feel the craftsmanship. But it's when you put them to the counter they truly sing. I will enjoy my Kamikoto blades for the rest of my life. Thank you from Hawaii !! Isaac S.
Chris C. from United States
Exceptional quality and service
From the moment I ordered the knife set, I was emailed every step of the way till they were delivered. When I opened the box I instantly knew I made the correct decision. The weight, balance and edge were perfect. A few of my friends have handled them as well and all have asked the same question. How can I get these. I highly recommend these knives.
Robert A. from United States
Kanpeki Knife Set
I will definitely be purchasing additional knives from this company. The quality and customer service was excellent. I purchased these for a gift and they arrived in time and were even expedited by then at no request from me. Great purchase experience.
Allan F. from United States
Great Company
My order came in incomplete. I contacted the company and had a response within a couple hours. They immediately responded, researched and started the replacement process. I had my order replacement within 1 week or so. Every email was answered the same day. I so highly recommend this company. LOVE MY PRODUCT AND LOVE THE SERVICE MORE. GREAT COMPANY.
JOSH L. from United States
A beautiful gift
I got this (along with the santoku) for my dad as a Christmas gift. He collects knives, and doesn't mind cooking with them either. The packaging was lovely. He claims they are some of the sharpest knives he's ever worked with before, and was quite impressed.
David M. from United States
Nice Set of Knives
I purchased this set as a gift to myself and my wife we both love to cook . It’s only been a couple of months we use them almost every day and the knives are excellent they are razor-sharp but I highly recommend you order the Whetstone for keeping them that way. I’ve used many different knives sets over my life and these seem to be by for the best quality.
Patricia W. from United States
Highest praise
This was a gift for my grandson who is in culinary school. He absolutely loves them!
Chace L. from United States
As advertised so far
I have used the knives a couple of times since receiving them. Razor sharp, no imperfections noticed. I don't know why I waited so long to purchase high end cutlery and these knives work beautifully.
Janet L. from United States
Incredible cutlery
When I use your amazing knives it is a pleasure to cook. Each is perfectly balanced with a beautifully honed blade. They are a worthy investment.
John P. from United States
Great Quality and Great Price
We received the three knives and they are as advertised. We have enjoyed using them since we received them a month ago.
Kurt P. from Canada
Superb Blade
After several uses the Kamikoto is proving itself to be better than expected. As a professional I use different knives all the time and in fact have several thousand dollars worth of very fine blades of various manufacture. As it stands right now, if I could pick only one knife from all of them, I would take the Kamikoto. Fish, vegetables, raw meat, cooked meat, it handles them all very well and is a pleasure to use because of excellent balance and weight. And the edge… magnificent. Care and careful sharpening will be important, but then it always is with the finest of things. I would unhesitatingly recommend this product to people who appreciate the best. This is not a knife for fools or clumsy people. Buy, use, enjoy. And to the people at Kamikoto; “Thank You for making such a beautiful thing!”
Judy C. from United States
Life Changing!!
These knives were recommended to me by a Seattle chef and they are incredible. I look forward to all my prep work as they are a joy to use. The handles are perfect, so comfortable.
David F. from United States
Quality customer service >>
A Terrific Knife Set
My recent purchase of Kanpeki Knife Set is one of the best decisions I’ve made. I couldn’t be happier with these knives. They are outstandingly beautiful and very functional. They have terrific weight and balance and very sharp.
Lifetime Guarantee
Kamikoto knives carry a limited lifetime guarantee for the lifetime of the product. Blades crafted in the hands of true masters, they are skillfully forged to serve you generations over. Learn more about it here.
Our Commitment
Individually inspected & signed
Japanese Ibaraki Steel
Single bevel blades
Ash Wood Box
Kevin G. from United States
Quality and workmanship
The time and effort put into the making of these knives show in the feel and handling. I highly recommend them for anyone looking for well crafted knives.
Daniel S. from United States
Best knives ever
I have had my knives for a few months now. Love them. The quality and precision is phenomenal. The blades are very sharp and are everything they claim to be. I could not be happier.
James D. from United States
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Very pleased
The knife is clearly excellent quality. I immediately noticed the difference in the feel in my hand and the way the steel went through anything I was cutting. The feel was far different than any other knife I've ever used. Highly recommended.
John M. from United States
Completed set!
These Senshi dual knives complete my Kamikoto sets. The Honshu steel, craftsmanship, design and balance are perfect. I was a chef for 13 years and have many beautiful knives, but these are my favorites! I'll cherish them for life, and pass them to my next generation! Thank you Kamikoto!
Gavin W. from Australia
Honshu
An outstanding product From the opening of the presentation box to the first slice of the first tomato, the luster and sheen of the Honshu steel is a joy to behold. The blades are as sharp as can be imagined, if not... more so. The balance and beauty of the knives is perfect and I’m totally in love with this purchase.
James Malandro from Nashville, TN
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Chef james
I have been a professional chef for over 30 years and have owned some great knives. The Kanpeki Knife Set is unquestionably the best knives I have ever owned. There is nothing I don't love about these knives. I just ordered the 7-inch Santoku Chef's knife. You can't go wrong with these knives.
Ronald K. from United States
Happiness is...
I was delighted to discover, on opening my recently purchased Kanpeki knife set, single-edged blades. I had never used single-edged blades in the kitchen. I was pleasantly surprised to find each knife was so versatile. Able to do the most delicate cutting, to the workhorse of basic slicing and dicing. I am pleased to say, I will be purchasing the remaining knives and whetstone.
michelle h. from United States
A Most Welcome Gift
I first received my Kamikoto knife as a gift. I have found my new favorite knife! I am very pleased with the balanced grip, which in itself is a work of ergonomic art. I have never used a single bevel blade before and, after a bit of experimenting, find it an improvement for several tasks. Based on my experience with the Kamikoto knife, I purchased the Knife Set for my son who is a graduate chef of many years experience. He also is very pleased with his gift.
Jeffry K. from United States
Next >>
A well made and Versatile Chef's Knife
A well made and Versatile Chef's Knife I received this in 2 days with prime, and it arrived in perfect shape.This is a marvelous Chefs knife! I find it well balanced, and very sharp.It does require some knowledge on how to sharpen the one-sided bevel on the blade, but once you learn it's easy to maintain a razor sharp edge! I also really appreciate the wood box it comes in.The slight curve of the blade also makes it ideal to ""rock"" when finely chopping herbs. Very Pleased.
Zev B. from Thailand
Superb!!!
I’ve been a chef for 40 years and have owned many of the best knives on the market. Workmanship, balance and edge on my Kamikoto is superb, most Excellent! Even the packaging is a cut above, has its own wooden box and the packaging around the box was wrapped thoughtfully and carefully. Highly recommended!
Pamela M. from United States
Excellent knives!
We love this knife set. Even our dog sitter mentioned how much she liked them (she's a professional cook). We pulled the foam out of the beautiful box and set that in a drawer to keep them protected. We got rid of a lot of other knives and don't miss them a bit.
Lista L. from United States
Next >>
Beautiful Set
The set was purchased as a wedding gift. They were floored when they opened the beautiful wooden gift box. The groom is a professional chef and was very complimentary of the expert craftsmanship.
Our Commitment
Individually inspected & signed
Japanese Ibaraki Steel
Kevin G. from United States
Quality and workmanship
The time and effort put into the making of these knives show in the feel and handling. I highly recommend them for anyone looking for well crafted knives.
Daniel S. from United States
Best knives ever
I have had my knives for a few months now. Love them. The quality and precision is phenomenal. The blades are very sharp and are everything they claim to be. I could not be happier.
James D. from United States
Next >>
Very pleased
The knife is clearly excellent quality. I immediately noticed the difference in the feel in my hand and the way the steel went through anything I was cutting. The feel was far different than any other knife I've ever used. Highly recommended.
John M. from United States
Completed set!
These Senshi dual knives complete my Kamikoto sets. The Honshu steel, craftsmanship, design and balance are perfect. I was a chef for 13 years and have many beautiful knives, but these are my favorites! I'll cherish them for life, and pass them to my next generation! Thank you Kamikoto!
Gavin W. from Australia
Honshu
An outstanding product From the opening of the presentation box to the first slice of the first tomato, the luster and sheen of the Honshu steel is a joy to behold. The blades are as sharp as can be imagined, if not... more so. The balance and beauty of the knives is perfect and I’m totally in love with this purchase.
James Malandro from Nashville, TN
Next >>
Chef james
I have been a professional chef for over 30 years and have owned some great knives. The Kanpeki Knife Set is unquestionably the best knives I have ever owned. There is nothing I don't love about these knives. I just ordered the 7-inch Santoku Chef's knife. You can't go wrong with these knives.
Single bevel blades
Ash Wood Box
Ronald K. from United States
Happiness is...
I was delighted to discover, on opening my recently purchased Kanpeki knife set, single-edged blades. I had never used single-edged blades in the kitchen. I was pleasantly surprised to find each knife was so versatile. Able to do the most delicate cutting, to the workhorse of basic slicing and dicing. I am pleased to say, I will be purchasing the remaining knives and whetstone.
michelle h. from United States
A Most Welcome Gift
I first received my Kamikoto knife as a gift. I have found my new favorite knife! I am very pleased with the balanced grip, which in itself is a work of ergonomic art. I have never used a single bevel blade before and, after a bit of experimenting, find it an improvement for several tasks. Based on my experience with the Kamikoto knife, I purchased the Knife Set for my son who is a graduate chef of many years experience. He also is very pleased with his gift.
Jeffry K. from United States
Next >>
A well made and Versatile Chef's Knife
A well made and Versatile Chef's Knife I received this in 2 days with prime, and it arrived in perfect shape.This is a marvelous Chefs knife! I find it well balanced, and very sharp.It does require some knowledge on how to sharpen the one-sided bevel on the blade, but once you learn it's easy to maintain a razor sharp edge! I also really appreciate the wood box it comes in.The slight curve of the blade also makes it ideal to ""rock"" when finely chopping herbs. Very Pleased.
Zev B. from Thailand
Superb!!!
I’ve been a chef for 40 years and have owned many of the best knives on the market. Workmanship, balance and edge on my Kamikoto is superb, most Excellent! Even the packaging is a cut above, has its own wooden box and the packaging around the box was wrapped thoughtfully and carefully. Highly recommended!
Pamela M. from United States
Excellent knives!
We love this knife set. Even our dog sitter mentioned how much she liked them (she's a professional cook). We pulled the foam out of the beautiful box and set that in a drawer to keep them protected. We got rid of a lot of other knives and don't miss them a bit.
Lista L. from United States
Next >>
Beautiful Set
The set was purchased as a wedding gift. They were floored when they opened the beautiful wooden gift box. The groom is a professional chef and was very complimentary of the expert craftsmanship.
Customer Queries
What is the shipping time?
We allow 24 hours after a client places an order before the order is processed and shipped. Clients have 24 hours to notify our team regarding any changes they wish to make to their order.
We would ask that our clients allow 5 business days for the item to arrive to their home from the time that they receive the shipping confirmation email.
We would ask that our clients allow 5 business days for the item to arrive to their home from the time that they receive the shipping confirmation email.
Where are Kamikoto Knives made?
Fully versed in traditional blade-making practices, Kamikoto’s blades are handmade from Japanese Ibaraki Steel by a select group of experienced craftsmen in Yangjiang, China – a town with over 1,000 years of knife and sword making heritage.
Today, Yangjiang, China is the leading center of Japanese-style knife making, polishing, sharpening and balancing – where the Japanese-style knife making legacy is preserved, and carried on, with reverence for the skill of the knifesmiths who evolved this craft centuries ago.
Kamikoto’s Ganjo Series knives are handmade in Niigata, Japan, where blacksmithing can be traced back to before the Edo period.
Today, Yangjiang, China is the leading center of Japanese-style knife making, polishing, sharpening and balancing – where the Japanese-style knife making legacy is preserved, and carried on, with reverence for the skill of the knifesmiths who evolved this craft centuries ago.
Kamikoto’s Ganjo Series knives are handmade in Niigata, Japan, where blacksmithing can be traced back to before the Edo period.
What type of Japanese steel is used?
Our Ibaraki Steel blades are handcrafted from SUS420J2 steel. With an HRC of 53 +/-2, the Ibaraki Steel Knives offer the benefits of a practical, highly corrosion-resistant blade, with an extremely sharp edge. We recommend the Ibaraki Steel Knives to customers who do not mind tending to and sharpening their blades with a whetstone from time to time.
The Damascus Steel knives – from 67-Layer AUS-10 Steel with an HRC of 58 – offer a harder steel alternative that retains its edge longer, but is more challenging to grind into a perfect edge.
The SLD Steel Knives (Ganjo Series) are more likely to chip and rust over time than the AUS-10 or SUS420J2 steel blades, but they compensate for this with a significantly higher HRC of 62 +/- 2.
The Damascus Steel knives – from 67-Layer AUS-10 Steel with an HRC of 58 – offer a harder steel alternative that retains its edge longer, but is more challenging to grind into a perfect edge.
The SLD Steel Knives (Ganjo Series) are more likely to chip and rust over time than the AUS-10 or SUS420J2 steel blades, but they compensate for this with a significantly higher HRC of 62 +/- 2.
Do the lengths stated in the description refer to the full knife or just the blade?
The dimensions on the product page refer to the length of the blade only.
How do you sharpen the knives?
We recommend that customers invest in Kamikoto’s Toishi Sharpening Whetstone to keep handcrafted knives sharp and ready to cut. The Toishi Sharpening Whetstone sits on a beautiful wooden bamboo stand and features two sides – one with a coarse grit to grind away any roughness, and the other with a fine grit that sharpens and polishes the edge. The finer the grit, the finer the edge on your knife. The sturdy wooden stand holds the whetstone safely in place so you can concentrate on gaining the sharpest edge possible.
Click here to see full set of instructions.
Click here to see full set of instructions.
Do you have knives made for left-handed users?
At the moment we only offer knives for right-handed users. However, we are looking into an option for our left-handed clients.
Are the knives dishwasher safe?
Do not place handcrafted knives in the dishwasher. This is because knives and cutlery rub against each other or against other objects during the wash cycle – this can leave scratches, damage the blade or damage the plastic finish on the cutlery basket.
Spirit of the service
For queries, reach out to Tsuyoshi Inagaki, Client Relationship Manager at support@kamikoto.com
