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Awesome knife!

It quickly became my go to knife. I’ve had many carbon knives but this is my first with a stainless clad. Holds an edge pretty well and it’s easy to maintain.

Japanese Knife Imports is (Ahem) On Point!

I came in to purchase a gift for my husband for our anniversary, a decision initially driven largely by aesthetics. Armed only with my rudimentary knowledge of the knives that we use at home, Jon Broida seized an opportunity to educate me about the function of different blade shapes and materials. Though I was committed to walking out with a gift that I could wrap that day, Jon recommended (rightly) that I purchase a gift card instead and come back with my husband so that he could select an option that felt right for him. It was during the second visit that I truly understood how personal selecting a knife is. My husband is a lefty and I hadn't considered that there would be different blades specifically designed to suit his hand. Josh took us through an extensive tour of blade materials and discussed the purpose of the blade shapes so that we could narrow down the type of knife we were looking for. Not only were we shown a variety of beautiful options that fit our budget, but we got to watch the care and maintenance process up close as Jon hand sharpened the blade until it cleanly severed a sheet of paper. The product knowledge and the passion that both Jon and Josh provide is what makes JKI a destination for chefs and novices alike. New customer for life!

Another Great Experience with JKI

This is my fifth handmade Japanese knife through JKI and there are still a couple more I would like to buy through JKI. I also buy all of my serious kitchen gear through JKI. This Usuba looks great and I am excited to learn how to use it and sharpen it. I have already used this knife to make Japanese cucumber pickles, pickled ginger, and peeling and slicing daikon. I am excited to learn more about the techniques used with the usuba. I have been talking to Jon and Kevin for over a year about getting this knife. The support from them throughout this year long process has been overwhelmingly generous in the time and insight they provided. Customer service from JKI is far beyond anything I have ever experienced and their knowledge is second to none. I look forward to working with them and the rest of the JKI team on my next purchase.