Kagayaki

Just received this gyuto as my first purchase from JCK, and it certainly won't be my last. This is now easily my favourite knife in my collection, and Koki's customer service has been excellent. The gyuto itself is spectacular; the fit and finish feels on the same level or even...

This SG2/R2 sharpens easily with the simplest conventional stones. Quite remarkable, as the steel is well-known for being difficult to deburr. Not in this case. The hardness of 63Rc is well chosen: offers a remarkable edge retention without any brittleness. The relatively flat profile further contributes to the edge...

Really good stuff. Comfortable, with a nice Fit & Finish. Most of my knives are carbons, but with fruit a stainless is more convenient. Got the ES-version. It offers an edge in accordance to the blade's geometry. It's a bit weak, so I suggest to sharpen it following that...

This is great knife. Razor sharp right from the box. Don’t cut your self like I did. Cuts vegetables like butter. It’s the real deal. Has a good feel in the hand. Thx Jkc for help with my order also.

This is a nicely designed kiritsuke knife. Nice fit and finish and it comes with a saya included. It has an asymmetrical bevel and you need to sharpen each side of knife with a different angle. I have other knives with this kind of bevel and if you know how...

Much love for this only apparently simple cleaver. Looking at the spine you don't see a distal taper. But the front is far thinner than the back. Quite a subtle grinding. Be aware, it comes UNSHARPENED. No big deal, but there are a few fundamentals you should be aware...

Have tried different SG2/R2 knives, amongst those the most reputable, and found sharpening on conventional stones problematic, especially when deburring. Not so with this one. Very easily goes straight from SG500 to SG4kHR. Must have to do with a smart, careful Heat Treatment. Apart from that, Fit&...

I recently placed an order with JCK for this kgr2-2 knife. It arrived quickly and is now a favorite in the kitchen arsenal. Lovely knife, feels great in hand and is of the highest quality for our service

5/5 the knife was delivered 2 or 3 days before it was supposed to arrive. I haven’t used the knife however my chef sister said it wasn’t sharp then instantly cut herself. lol, It’s a beautiful piece of steel and I will purchase more knives from this company.

Very useful in the kitchen,very sharp. This knife was delivered very quickly!

Very pleasant communication with seller, also great quality of product. Thank you!!

Good quality and good price

Truly amazed by what I've seen here. I am familiar with the somewhat difficult deburring with other, some very well known knifes of this steel: here, all went very easy, with conventional stones. The knife takes and holds a surprising keen edge. All signs of a very well mastered Heat...

Very happy with the knife after exactly one year of daily use. Delivered to Europe with no problems.

I watched a YouTube of a Japanese udon master prepping his vegetables using a Honesuki. The blade shape and especially the handle interested me. It is a boning knife for sure but it works quite well for chopping vegetables, It works great on dense root vegetables like turnips, and cutting...

I used it as a thicker version of gyuto. Perfect quality of using vg1 for this western deba, it provides balance of Hardness and Sharpness at the same time. It fits for cutting salmon with bones and heads, it acts like hot knife over butter. Quick delivery, 3 to 4...

I brought this VG-1 240mm gyuto, it shows perfect quality with good price. It took 3days delivery from Japan to California. Excellent Sharpness fit for cutting tuna, salmon and hamachi, etc..

I would just like to thank Koki and his team for such an excellent level of service. This was my first time purchase of a Japanese knife and JCK did not disappoint. My CarboNext Gyuto 210mm knife and Magnolia wood Saya arrived very promptly and was packaged really well. I...

I bought this knife about a year ago and haven’t used it all that often, but also haven’t had to sharpen it until now. It surprised me that something out-of-the box could stay that sharp for that long. But once I sharpened it myself on the Suehiro Cerax whetstones, it...

Excellent fast delivery, their service is you asked and they answered + tips of extra answers, they really treat you with heart.

I work at a Japanese restaurant and use this knife as a paring knife. This knife is small enough to cut small vegetables and fish. It is also lightweight, so I do not get tired even after working all day.

A beautiful quality knife in a gift box that will be much appreciated. Prompt delivery and care instructions included.

This was a gift for my son, as he loves to cook with me. The knife is really great for the price.

This is a great knife. Thin and well balanced. Holds an edge well. Made with love.

I have my own Japanese knife, purchased right here and I figured my wife should also have one. I’m tall, she’s petite, I’m right handed, she’s left handed. She wanted a smaller knife (compared to my 8.2 inch blade) but designed to accommodate her left handed cutting stroke. She’s thrilled...

Best knife I have so far

Blade ergonomics is very good, cuts and sharpens well, overall a great value for money.

Brought it to my French kitchen and everyone loved it! Super great at everything to be honest

Preciously held

This is a step above a basic Western Gyuto. The R-2 holds an extremely sharp edge for an amazing amount of time and use, and the finish and details of the blade and the smooth handle are well above my expectations. It’s the perfect balance and length for my everyday...