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Kiritsuke knife with hammered Damascus blade, dark handle, and metal bolster

Yoshihiro VG-10 16 Layer Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel Kiritsuke Multipurpose knife 8.25"

Yoshihiro VG-10 16 Layer Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel Kiritsuke Multipurpose knife 8.25"

From $179.99
From $179.99
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Kiritsuke chef knife with stainless blade, dark rosewood handle, and wooden sheath

Yoshihiro AUS10 Ice Hardened Stainless Steel Kiritsuke Japanese Chef Knife Rosewood Handle

Yoshihiro AUS10 Ice Hardened Stainless Steel Kiritsuke Japanese Chef Knife Rosewood Handle

$219.99
$219.99
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Kiritsuke chef knife showing full blade and ebony triple-ring handle

Yoshihiro AUS10 Ice Hardened Stainless Steel Kiritsuke Japanese Chef Knife Triple Ring Ebony Handle

Yoshihiro AUS10 Ice Hardened Stainless Steel Kiritsuke Japanese Chef Knife Triple Ring Ebony Handle

$269.99
$269.99
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Kiritsuke chef knife with white stainless blade, rosewood handle, ivory-look bolster.

Yoshihiro AUS10 Ice Hardened Stainless Steel Kiritsuke Japanese Chef Knife Rosewood Handle with Alternative Ivory Bolster

Yoshihiro AUS10 Ice Hardened Stainless Steel Kiritsuke Japanese Chef Knife Rosewood Handle with Alternative Ivory Bolster

$269.99
$269.99
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Kiritsuke chef's knife and wooden saya, ebony handle with wavy damascus blade

Yoshihiro HAP40 High Speed Stainless Steel Damascus Kiritsuke Multipurpose Chefs Knife, Octagonal Ebony Wood Handle with Triple Ring

Yoshihiro HAP40 High Speed Stainless Steel Damascus Kiritsuke Multipurpose Chefs Knife, Octagonal Ebony Wood Handle with Triple Ring

From $569.99
From $569.99
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Kiritsuke Japanese knife with mirror blade, dark handle, and light wooden saya

Yoshihiro SVG-10 Semi-Stainless Steel Mirror Finished Single Edged Kiritsuke Multipurpose Japanese Knife Ebony Handle with Triple Ring

Yoshihiro SVG-10 Semi-Stainless Steel Mirror Finished Single Edged Kiritsuke Multipurpose Japanese Knife Ebony Handle with Triple Ring

$999.99
$999.99
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Dark denim kitchen apron front view with adjustable neck strap and waist tie

Yoshihiro Dark Navy Denim Professional Kitchen Apron

Yoshihiro Dark Navy Denim Professional Kitchen Apron

$79.99
$79.99
3000-grit whetstone sharpening stone with white block and wooden base

Yoshihiro Toishi Sharpening Stone Whetstone 3000 Grit

Yoshihiro Toishi Sharpening Stone Whetstone 3000 Grit

$89.99
$89.99
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A knife you'll never have to replace.

Every knife we sell can be sharpened, engraved, and restored by hand at our Redondo Beach workshop. Mail it in, or bring it by.

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Japanese cypress cutting board with Yoshihiro logo on corner

Yoshihiro Hinoki Japanese Cypress Cutting Board Anti-Twist Core

Yoshihiro Hinoki Japanese Cypress Cutting Board Anti-Twist Core

From $99.99
From $99.99
Japanese sushi knife with rosewood handle and pale steel sakimaru blade

Yoshihiro Hongasumi White Steel Sakimaru Takobiki Sushi Sashimi Japanese Knife Rosewood Handle

Yoshihiro Hongasumi White Steel Sakimaru Takobiki Sushi Sashimi Japanese Knife Rosewood Handle

From $319.99
From $319.99
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4-stone whetstone set with wooden bases and rectangular stone blocks, plus black stone fixer

Premium Toishi Sharpening Stone Whetstone

Premium Toishi Sharpening Stone Whetstone

From $79.99
From $79.99
Brown leather knife roll case with handle strap and front flap patch

Yoshihiro Genuine Natural Leather Knife Culinary Roll Storage Bag Case Brown

Yoshihiro Genuine Natural Leather Knife Culinary Roll Storage Bag Case Brown

$189.99
$189.99
Two yanagi sashimi knives with white steel blades and black magnolia handles

Yoshihiro Kasumi White Steel Yanagi Sushi Sashimi Japanese Knife Magnolia Handle

Yoshihiro Kasumi White Steel Yanagi Sushi Sashimi Japanese Knife Magnolia Handle

From $249.99
From $249.99
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Soft cutting board with beveled corners, light cream color, flat top view

Yoshihiro Hi Soft High Performance Professional Grade Cutting Board

Yoshihiro Hi Soft High Performance Professional Grade Cutting Board

From $99.99
From $99.99
Kiritsuke chef knife with black pakkawood handle and white blade, 210mm

Yoshihiro High Speed Steel Kiritsuke Multipurpose Chefs Knife 210mm 8.25" (Black Pakkawood Handle)

Yoshihiro High Speed Steel Kiritsuke Multipurpose Chefs Knife 210mm 8.25" (Black Pakkawood Handle)

From $229.99
From $229.99
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Natural leather knife bag with handle and zip, dark brown, brass hardware

Yoshihiro Genuine Natural Leather Knife Culinary Bag (Brown)

Yoshihiro Genuine Natural Leather Knife Culinary Bag (Brown)

$199.99
$199.99
Traditional Japanese vegetable chef knife with white steel blade and rosewood handle

Yoshihiro Kasumi White Steel Edo Usuba Traditional Japanese Vegetable Chopping Chef Knife, Rosewood Handle

Yoshihiro Kasumi White Steel Edo Usuba Traditional Japanese Vegetable Chopping Chef Knife, Rosewood Handle

From $289.99
From $289.99
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Japanese cypress cutting board with Yoshihiro logo on corner

Yoshihiro Hinoki Japanese Cypress Cutting Board Anti-Twist Core

Yoshihiro Hinoki Japanese Cypress Cutting Board Anti-Twist Core

From $99.99
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Knife being sharpened in Japanese blacksmith studio

Wondering About the Differences Between White Steel, Blue Steel, and Super Blue?

Discover everything you need to know about these high-performance high carbon steels in our detailed guide.

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Hand-Forged in Japan

Yoshihiro Chef Knives

Hand-forged and polished by our craftsmen — built to hold an edge through a lifetime of service.

Japanese chef's knife with hammered Damascus blade and dark octagonal rosewood handle

Yoshihiro VG-10 46 Layers Hammered Damascus Gyuto Japanese Chefs Knife (Octagonal Shitan Rosewood Handle)

Yoshihiro VG-10 46 Layers Hammered Damascus Gyuto Japanese Chefs Knife (Octagonal Shitan Rosewood Handle)

From $174.99
From $174.99
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Damascus gyuto chef knife with hammered silver blade and dark wood handle

Yoshihiro VG-10 16 Layer Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel Gyuto Chefs Knife

Yoshihiro VG-10 16 Layer Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel Gyuto Chefs Knife

From $144.99
From $144.99
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Damascus gyuto chef's knife with black bolster, light handle, and pointed blade

Yoshihiro VG-10 46 Layers Hammered Damascus Gyuto Japanese Chefs Knife (Octagonal Ambrosia Handle)

Yoshihiro VG-10 46 Layers Hammered Damascus Gyuto Japanese Chefs Knife (Octagonal Ambrosia Handle)

From $174.99
From $174.99
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Japanese chef knife with ice-hardened stainless blade and Shitan rosewood handle

Yoshihiro AUS10 Ice Hardened Stainless Steel Gyuto Japanese Chef Knife Shitan Rosewood Handle

Yoshihiro AUS10 Ice Hardened Stainless Steel Gyuto Japanese Chef Knife Shitan Rosewood Handle

From $179.99
From $179.99
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Kiritsuke knife with hammered Damascus blade, dark handle, and metal bolster

Yoshihiro VG-10 16 Layer Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel Kiritsuke Multipurpose knife 8.25"

Yoshihiro VG-10 16 Layer Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel Kiritsuke Multipurpose knife 8.25"

From $179.99
From $179.99
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Kiritsuke chef knife with ebony handle and wooden saya cover, blue-gray blade

Yoshihiro Kurouchi Black-Forged Blue Steel Stainless Clad Kiritsuke Multipurpose Chef Knife (Ebony Handle)

Yoshihiro Kurouchi Black-Forged Blue Steel Stainless Clad Kiritsuke Multipurpose Chef Knife (Ebony Handle)

From $254.99
From $254.99
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Chef's gyuto knife with black handle and blue steel blade on cutting boards

Yoshihiro Kurouchi Black-Forged Blue Steel Stainless Clad Gyuto Chefs Knife (Ebony Handle)

Yoshihiro Kurouchi Black-Forged Blue Steel Stainless Clad Gyuto Chefs Knife (Ebony Handle)

From $239.99
From $239.99
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Japanese gyuto chef knife with white blade and cocobolo handle, black collar details

Yoshihiro Nashiji High Carbon White Steel #2 Japanese Gyuto Chefs Knife with Cocobolo Wood Handle

Yoshihiro Nashiji High Carbon White Steel #2 Japanese Gyuto Chefs Knife with Cocobolo Wood Handle

From $239.99
From $239.99
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Japanese chef's knife with hammered Damascus blade and dark octagonal rosewood handle

Yoshihiro VG-10 46 Layers Hammered Damascus Gyuto Japanese Chefs Knife (Octagonal Shitan Rosewood Handle)

Yoshihiro VG-10 46 Layers Hammered Damascus Gyuto Japanese Chefs Knife (Octagonal Shitan Rosewood Handle)

From $174.99
From $174.99
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Cutting Boards

Which Board Is Right For You?

Soft cutting board with beveled corners, light cream color, flat top view Cream cutting board with salmon fillets being sliced with a chef’s knife Cream cutting board with vegetables and pepper knife on top surface Cream cutting board laid flat lengthwise, smooth surface and straight beveled edges

Which Board Is Right For You?

Hi-Soft — Built to Protect Your Edge

A soft, closed-cell EVA surface, made in Japan, that absorbs every cut instead of resisting it — better edge retention for your knives, and a smoother, more hygienic surface than rigid plastic ever gets.

  • Material: EVA (closed-cell foam), made in Japan
  • Care: Hand wash only — no oils, no sealants
  • Sizes: Small through XXA, for home kitchens
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Japanese cypress cutting board top with wood grain and small Yoshihiro logo Japanese cypress cutting board with Yoshihiro logo on corner Japanese cypress cutting board with Yoshihiro logo stamp Japanese cypress cutting board side profile with Yoshihiro logo near corner

Which Board Is Right For You?

Hinoki Cypress — Anti-Twist Core

Genuine Hinoki cypress from Kouchi, Japan — its natural oils resist bacteria, insects, and rot, and it's gentle on knife edges. A maple anti-twist core keeps the board stable rather than warping over time.

  • Material: Genuine Hinoki cypress, Kouchi, Japan
  • Construction: Anti-twist maple core
  • Care: Mild soap, air dry
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Cream Japanese cutting board, long rectangle with beveled edge profile. Japanese cutting board with salmon fillets and a chef slicing knife in hand. Cream Japanese cutting board with raised center seam and beveled edges. Cream Japanese cutting board with raised center section and flat top surface.

Which Board Is Right For You?

Hi-Soft Commercial Line — Built for Volume

The same closed-cell EVA surface as our standard Hi-Soft line, sized for restaurant prep stations and full commercial sushi lines — one board built to take hundreds of cuts a shift.

  • Material: EVA (closed-cell foam), same as Hi-Soft
  • Care: Hand wash only — no oils, no sealants
  • Sizes: XXA through XXXL, for restaurant and commercial kitchens
Shop Commercial Line
Hinoki Japanese cypress cutting board, one-piece plank with engraved gold logo Hinoki cypress cutting board with knife, stacked one-piece planks and gold logos Hinoki cypress cutting board with knife, layered one-piece boards with gold logos Hinoki cypress cutting board with knife, stacked one-piece planks with gold logos

Which Board Is Right For You?

Hinoki One-Piece — Carved From a Single Plank

Each board is carved from a single, solid piece of Hinoki cypress — no core, no seams. The same natural oils that resist bacteria and rot give it a soft fragrance that lifts the whole kitchen.

  • Material: Solid Hinoki cypress, carved from a single plank
  • Natural oils resist bacteria, insects, and rot
  • Sizes: Large through XX-Large
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Or browse every board we carry

Soft cutting board with beveled corners, light cream color, flat top view

Yoshihiro Hi Soft High Performance Professional Grade Cutting Board

Yoshihiro Hi Soft High Performance Professional Grade Cutting Board

From $99.99
From $99.99
Japanese cypress cutting board with Yoshihiro logo on corner

Yoshihiro Hinoki Japanese Cypress Cutting Board Anti-Twist Core

Yoshihiro Hinoki Japanese Cypress Cutting Board Anti-Twist Core

From $99.99
From $99.99
Large rectangular Hinoki wood cutting board with logo on front

Yoshihiro Hinoki Japanese Cypress Cutting Board Anti-Twist Core — Large

Yoshihiro Hinoki Japanese Cypress Cutting Board Anti-Twist Core — Large

$99.99
$99.99
Cream Japanese cutting board with raised center seam and beveled edges.

Yoshihiro Hi Soft Commercial Line Cutting Board

Yoshihiro Hi Soft Commercial Line Cutting Board

From $269.99
From $269.99
Soft cutting board with beveled corners, light cream color, flat top view

Yoshihiro Hi Soft High Performance Professional Grade Cutting Board

Yoshihiro Hi Soft High Performance Professional Grade Cutting Board

From $99.99
From $99.99
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Our Story

Welcome to Yoshihiro Cutlery

For over 100 years, Yoshihiro has perfected the art of Japanese knife making — handcrafted in Japan, trusted by professional chefs worldwide, and designed to be cherished for a lifetime.

Ichigo Ichie — every moment is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. We bring that same reverence to every blade we make.

One great knife can change the way you cook. We hope your one great knife will be a Yoshihiro knife.

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