Holiday Gift Guide
Kitchen Gifts for Your Favorite One Who Loves Cooking and Eating!
Looking for the perfect gift this holiday season that fits your budget? Luckily, we have a great selection of gifts, from under $50 to over $200.
We're focusing on gifts for your favorite chefs, who love to cook or BBQ, and deserve to be appreciated for their hard work.
Our Japanese knife selections are used by professional chefs and would make your special chef very happy this holiday season.
Gifts under $25
Universal knife protector for western style knives. Safely protect any blade regardless of knife thickness or shape. While using a durable resin, these protectors gently wrap the blade with a soft cloth inside.
Three different sizes are available to match the length of the blade.
Stainless Steel Japanese Grater / Oroshigane Mini
Japanese oroshigane is great for grating or shredding wasabi, horseradish, ginger, daikon radish, carrot or fruits. Japanese oroshigane's produce a finer grating, so they differ significantly from Western-style graters. These Japanese oroshiganes are the best and are used by professional chefs.
Gifts under $50
Ceramic Roll Sharpener Kyocera
This ceramic roll sharpener is for stainless-steel and titanium knives.
It sharpens both sides of the knife blade for fast results and is safe to use.
Japanese Brass Folding Pocket Blade Aoniko Higonokami (Blue Steel #2)
The Aoniko Higonokami folding pocket knife has one of the oldest traditional blade styles in production today. The forging method is very similar to the Japanese sword, and the blade can carry a razor sharp edge. This blade needs to be cared for more than stainless-steel because it will rust more easily. Water should be removed immediately. Three different sizes are available.
Gifts under $100
Bread Knife 250 mm (9.8") Black
This Sakai Takayuki molybdenum stainless steel bread knife is designed to be functional and long lasting. Check out other similar knives - Bread Knife Collection.
Petty Knife 120mm (4.7") Damascus 33 Layer
This is part of the Sakai Takayuki Western style series paring knife which is resistant to rust. The blade has a hammer pattern finish which creates a beautiful ripple effect.
This knife is very popular with both home to professional. Check out other similar knives - Petty Knife Collection.
Gifts under $200
Kengata Santoku Knife 160mm (6.3”) 33 Layer Damascus
The Santoku knife is a great multi-purpose kitchen knife, useful for cutting fish, chicken and vegetables. This knife has a VG-10 stainless steel core with 33 layer Damascus cladding, giving this knife a gorgeous finish. Check out other similar knives - Santoku Knife Collection.
Nakiri Knife 160mm (6.3”) 45 Layer Damascus
The Nakiri knife is a vegetable knife and wonderful for chopping or slicing vegetables. This knife is 45 layer Damascus with an AUS-10 stainless steel core and would make a great addition to any kitchen. Check out other similar knives - Nakiri Knife Collection.
Gifts over $200
Ginsan Damascus Petty Knife 150mm (5.9”)
This Ginsan Damascus series has a stunning raindrop pattern. The petty knife is a utility knife that can be used for small meat, fruits and vegetables. Ginsan stainless steel is a high-quality stainless steel that can retain a sharp edge similar to high carbon steels. Check out other similar knives - Petty Knife Collection.
Ginryu Honyaki Kengata Yanagiba 300mm (11.8”) Slicer
The Sakai Takayuki Yanagiba is a traditional Japanese single bevel slicer. This version is made out of Swedish stainless steel and comes with a Saya. The Yanagiba is not for the faint of heart but will make short work out of any fish. Check out other similar knives - Yanagiba Knife Collection.
Gifts for Cooking / BBQ
Sujihiki Slicer Knife 240 mm (9.4") Damascus 17 Layer
The Sujihiki style blade is used for cutting large pieces of fish or meat in a single slice and for sashimi. The blade has a hammer pattern finish and is a fascinating chef knife that features a beautiful ripple effect. It is appropriate for both home to professional use. Check out similar knives - Sujihiki Knife Collection.
Kengata Gyuto Japanese Chef Knife 190mm (7.5") Damascus 33 Layer
The Gyuto, also known as a Chef's knife, is one of the most well-known and versatile knives. This is a Sakai Takayuki Western style series that is resistant to rust. The blade has a hammer pattern finish and is a fascinating knife that features a beautiful ripple effect. It is appropriate for both home to professional. The handle uses Spanish Mahogany and Japanese Keyaki which is a precious tree with a beautiful hard grain of wood in Japan. Check out similar knives - Gyuto Knife Collection.
Gifts for Cooking / Baking
Santoku Knife 180mm (7.1") Damascus 45 Layer with Walnut Handle
This is one of the Sakai Takayuki Japanese style series that is resistant to rust. The blade has a hammer pattern finish and is a fascinating knife that features a beautiful ripple effect. It is appropriate for both home to professional. Check out other similar knives - Santoku Knife Collection.
Petty Knife with Wenge Handle 150 mm (5.9" ) Kurokage VG-10 with Non Stick Coating
The blade has a hammer pattern finish. This knife has fluorine coating which is not easy to get dirty and resistant to rust. The blade repels water and oil, so easy to clean. The handle is beautiful Wenge wood. Wenge is an African timber that has a beautiful black and gentle color tone and a unique delicate grain. It is known as very strong and hard wood. Check out other similar knives - Petty Knife Collection.
Gifts for Vegetable Lovers
Nakiri Vegetable Knife 160 mm (6.3") Damascus 45 Layer Mirror Finish
This is a Sakai Takayuki Western style series that is resistant to rust. The blade has a mirror finish that features a beautiful ripple that can be used widely from home to professional. Check out other similar knives - Nakiri Knife Collection.
Nakiri Knife 170 mm (6.7") Kurouchi Aoniko / Blue Steel #2
The blade has a stunning custom finish, with an elegant appearance. The black finish is an older, more traditional Japanese finishing method. The method does not scrape the entire surface of the blade that has been hardened by quenching, but leaves the black portion of the side other than the blade. This blade is made of Aogami number 2 (blue steel #2) and is characterized by its excellent sharpness and durability. Check out other similar knives - Nakiri Knife Collection.
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