MITSUMOTO SAKARI 4-Piece Japanese Chef Knife Set, San-Mai 9Cr18MoV

This is the first time that I decided to splurge on kitchen knives. As somebody who used to purchase individual knives because they were on sale or as needed, I immediately noticed a difference. Anyone who complains about Rust is just not taking care of their knives appropriately. The box comes with knife oil so that you can take care of the blades that you don’t use regularly for long-term storage. However, if you are somebody who uses your knives regularly and keep them clean, these are going to last you quite a while. The spines are very thick and the blades themselves have been crafted beautifully. I’m quite proud to show them off when I’m cooking. I purchased this when it was on sale for around $150 so about $50 a knife with a free pairing knife thrown in. So the cost is fair. I will say that the handles could be better as they don’t feel like real wood? This for me is a non issue as the primary reason I purchased a Japanese style knife is so that I could replace the handles instead of having to go and buy a new blade. The box itself is nice for presentation, but I don’t see myself using it for long-term storage. It’s honestly a little cheap feeling. But hey, it’s just a box. The knives are also quite well balanced just past the heel of the blade.

Beautiful set! Bought as a birthday present for my man and he loves them. Extremely sharp! They come with an oil and clothe to shine them up.

Such amazing knives! I have them displayed on a knife block and everyone comments how beautiful they are. Cuts through everything super well and I haven’t needed to sharpen it yet - they came super sharp.

Amazing quality. Great in your hand. Very sharp.

Truly excellent knife set. Ergonomics suit my medium size male hand. Weight pretty much the same as my previous conventional US knife set. The handles are very pretty and are holding up to daily use and hand washing.

his MITSUMOTO SAKARI 4-piece Japanese chef’s knife set completely exceeded my expectations. Each knife feels incredibly well-balanced, sharp, and thoughtfully crafted, and you can immediately tell they’re hand-forged with real attention to detail. They glide through everything (vegetables, meat, herbs, with absolutely no effort, and the handles sit comfortably in your hand, giving you control without feeling heavy. The set covers all the essentials, looks beautiful on the counter, and genuinely elevates the cooking experience. For the price and quality, it’s an amazing find and one I’m happy I added to my kitchen.

I expected less of a knife considering the price. I was mistaken. I’m not a chef but a biased home foodie. I love cooking and this has been the best set I have ever owned. Better than my Henkels or “kitchen sets.” I love the look and the feel of the knives. So worth the money spent.

Love these knives. Just be careful, I get nicked almost every time I use them. Very sharp.

Ces couteaux sont bien balancés, ils sont un peu lourd ce qui est très appréciable. Ils tiennent bien en main, ne sont pas glissant même lorsque j'ai les mains mouillées. Leurs tranchant est extra, ils coupent comme une lame de rasoir. Ne pas mettre dans les mains d'inexpérimentés. pour me rien gâcher, ils sont très jolis et ils viennent dans une belle boîte en bois pratique. Je les recommandent fortement.

Excelente calidad

This is the second set of these knives I have bought (as a house warming gift for my son) after having purchased all of the knives individually. These knives are incredibly sharp and hold their sharpness well. Although I have purchased a proper sharpening stone I have never used it ; 3-4 runs along a good knife steel has been all that is needed to bring these back to full sharpness. These knives are also well balanced and comfortable to hold and use.

These are like Mini Samurai swords: one side left raw and the other side is razor sharp. Excellent cooking. Excellent in the kitchen. Excellent for cooking. Watch out for your fingers

Really incredible presentation in a nice travel/storage case. The knives themselves are perfectly balanced and genuinely are things of beauty! I almost didn’t want to use them!! Well, I did and boy are they sharp. When cutting tomatoes the fruit offered no resistance as the knife sliced easily through. Meat, no problem - cooked or raw. Highly recommend for anyone looking for stylish and functional kitchen knives.