Kitakami 北上川 Damascus Pattern Stainless Steel Kitchen 8 Knife Set

Really nice set of knives, they look fantastic and are very sharp. My only minor gripe is I wish the handles were a bit more contoured, they're quite round. Still, I use the nakiri almost daily, great for veggies.

It's an okay set. They do the job. The handles are a bit flashy for my taste but that's just aesthetics. They're sharp enough. Not blown away but not disappointed either, it's fine.

Been using these knives for a month now, massive upgrade from my old supermarket set. The damascus pattern is lovely and they're just so sharp, makes prepping dinner a joy. I use the nakiri for onions and the petty knife for little jobs like garlic. The filleting knife handled a whole salmon no problem. They feel solid and well made. Honestly can't fault the set, does everything I need.

So I got this set as a birthday present for my husband who loves cooking, and honestly he hasn't stopped going on about it. The green handles look amazing in the kitchen, really unique. He uses the big santoku for pretty much everything veg related, says the flat bit is perfect for chopping. The bread knife is a beast, cuts through crusty loaves like butter. Came in a really nice box too, felt proper posh. For the money, this set is brilliant, covers all the bases.

Cant believe how sharp these knives are out of the box. The petty knife is ideal for fruit and the nakiri makes quick work of herbs. A really solid set that should last years.

Really nice set of knives overall. The handles are a bit chunkier than I'm used to, took a day or two to get comfortable with the grip, but they're fine now. Love the look of them, and the edge is fantastic on the santoku. I use the kiritsuke the most, its a great all-rounder. Wish the petty knife was a bit bigger, but thats just me being picky. Definitely recommend, especially as a gift.

Bought this set for our new kitchen. They're great, really sharp out the box and the collection looks smart on the magnetic strip. My only minor thing is they're a touch heavier than I expected, but my partner actually prefers that he says it helps with the chopping. The bread knife is my favourite, works a treat. Good value for a full set like this.

The handles are the standout for me, really unique and easy to grip. I use the 7 inch santoku the most, its become my default knife. The whole set just feels premium.

Ok so these are good knives, no doubt. The damascus finish is beautiful and they arrived really well packaged. I use the 7 inch santoku daily, its a workhorse. The set has everything you'd need, even a boning knife which I used on a chicken last week. Handle shape is a bit square for my liking, but thats personal preference. Solid 4 stars, does the job nicely.

Bought for my dad's birthday, he's a keen cook. He rang me specially to say how good they are, reckons the damascus steel holds an edge better than his old ones. The presentation box was a nice touch.

So chuffed with this purchase. The damascus pattern is stunning in real life, photos dont do it justice. I use the santoku most days, just glides through onions. The set has everything I need, dont have to go rummaging for a specific knife anymore.

Positive experience. The set is comprehensive and the blades are quality. I just personally prefer a slightly longer petty knife, that's all. The bread knife and the kiritsuke are absolutely spot on though.

Absolutely love this set. The handles are gorgeous, like proper marble. I use the little petty knife for everything from trimming veg to slicing cheese, and the big kiritsuke is my go-to for meat. They all came razor sharp, way better than my old block set.

They're alright. Got them as a gift so can't complain too much. They cut things. I think I prefer a simpler handle design, the marble effect feels a bit slippery sometimes. The nakiri is probably the best of the bunch.

These are my first proper Japanese knives and Im impressed. They're so sharp you have to be a bit careful, but in a good way. The collection is really comprehensive, don't feel like I'm missing any type of knife.

My husband does most of the cooking and he's obsessed with these knives. Says the edge on the kiritsuke is fantastic for slicing beef thin. The set covers all the bases, great value for money.

Bought this to replace a cheap supermarket set. Massive difference. The weight and balance is perfect, they feel like proper tools. My favourite is the filleting knife, made deboning a chicken so much easier.

Brilliant set. Arrived next day which was a bonus. The handles are really comfortable, even when your hands are wet. The nakiri and the two santokus get the most use in our house.

Mixed feelings. The knives are perfectly serviceable and the set is complete. Just feels a bit... standard? Maybe my expectations were too high. They're good, not great. The bread knife works well.

Came really well packaged, no issues. The green handles are a lovely colour, much nicer than plain black. I find myself using a different knife for every task now, makes cooking more enjoyable.

Really pleased with this set. They look even better in person. The blades are thin so they don't wedge in food. I use a different one depending on what I'm cooking, covers all my needs.

I was a bit nervous spending this much on knives but so glad I did. They look amazing on the magnetic strip. The 5 inch santoku is perfect for smaller jobs, use it all the time.

Upgraded from a basic set and the difference is night and day. The knives are perfectly balanced. The filleting knife is a dream for fish. Very happy with the purchase.

Ok so I've had these a few weeks now and they're brilliant. The kiritsuke is fantastic for precision work. The set has a knife for every job, makes meal prep so much faster.

Been using them for a month now, still incredibly sharp. The bread knife is a beast, cuts through crusty loaves like butter. The whole set just feels really well made, no regrets at all.