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Steel Type
High-Carbon SteelCompare →
Handle
Green marble effect resin (chemically stabilised)
Knife Type
Set (Bread, Santoku, Nakiri, Petty, Filleting/Boning, Kiritsuke, Fruit)Compare →
Precision.
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Kitakami 北上川 Damascus Pattern Knife Set
The Kitakami 北上川 Damascus Pattern Series Knives by Shimeru. Our eye-catching, unique handle designs are made from ergonomic green marble effect resin, which is chemically stabilised. Highly impervious to heat, cold and moisture with military-grade strength and life-long durability.
What is in the set?
Kitakami 8" Bread Knife パン切りナイフ
Kitakami 7" Santuko Knife 三徳包丁
Kitakami 5" Santuko Knife 三徳包丁
Kitakami 7" Nakiri Knife 菜切り包丁
Kitakami 5" Petty Knife ペティナイフ
Kitakami 6" Filleting/Boning Knife 骨抜きナイフ
Kitakami 8" Kiritsuke Knife 切り付け包丁
Kitakami 3.5" Fruit Knife フルーツナイフ
Masterfully forged from professional-grade High-Carbon Steel, the Kitakami Collection features individually forged kitchen knives that are built to last so that you never need another kitchen knife set again.
High-Carbon Steel, which was once the metal of choice of Japanese swordsmiths, has been exploding in popularity due to its added hardiness and sharpness, to such a degree that high-carbon steel has become the premier choice of many professional chefs.
Each Kitakami knife is carefully heat-treated and sharpened to perfection for razor-sharp cutting and extreme durability. The knives are etched with a traditional Damascus pattern, paying homage to a style of knife-making whose history stretches back over 1000 years.
The knives boast a 15° edge for superior cutting, as compared to a typical 20-25° edge found in most Western knives. You WILL feel the difference from the very first cut.
Crafted from professional-grade, heat-treated high-carbon steel, Shimeru Knives deliver exceptional sharpness, durability, and edge retention. From the first slice, you’ll experience the precision that sets us apart.
Our knives are guaranteed to be the sharpest you’ve ever owned. No exceptions, no compromises. Just razor-sharp blades that elevate your culinary experience.
Shimeru Knives feature uniquely designed handles that not only add a sophisticated touch to your kitchen but also provide a comfortable, secure grip for effortless chopping and slicing.
With a double-bevel edge sharpened to 15° (compared to the standard 20-25° of most Western knives), our blades allow for smoother, faster cuts, enhancing your cooking efficiency by 2 to 3 times.
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Step 1, Rinse
Warm water and mild soap after each use. Never put your knife in the dishwasher, the harsh detergents and jostling will damage the edge and handle.
Step 2, Dry
Towel dry immediately. Don't leave it wet or in the sink, even stainless steel can develop spots if left damp.
Step 3, Store
Use a knife block, magnetic strip, or blade guard. Never toss it loose in a drawer, it dulls the edge and is a safety hazard.
That's it, no special maintenance, no fussy rituals. Your Shimeru knife is designed for daily use. With these three steps it'll stay razor-sharp for years.
Got this set as a birthday present for the wife and she's over the moon. She uses the 7" Santoku for pretty much everything, the bread knife slices through sourdough without crushing it, and the petty knife is a doddle for little jobs. The green marble handles look stunning in person, proper eye-catching. We were both a bit unsure about the weight at first but now we're used to it, feels solid in the hand. Massive upgrade from our old bogstandard set.
Decent enough set but I'm not blown away for the price. The knives are sharp out the box and the Nakiri does veg well enough, but the handles feel a bit light and the resin looks less premium than the photos suggest. Bread knife is average, and the paring knife is a bit awkward for my hands. It's fine if you need a full set in one go but I probably would have been better off buying two decent knives separately.
These knives are decent quality for the price. The damascus pattern is quite subtle and the green handles are comfortable but took a bit of getting used to as theyre bit chunkier than my old ones. The bread knife and nakiri are my go tos. My only moan is I wish the set came with a larger chef knife as the kiritsuke feels a touch short for some jobs, but that's more my personal preference than a fault. Overall would recommend for someone starting out.
Got this set for my birthday from the missus and its proper lovely. The green handles look much better in real life than the photos, really nice weight to them. I use the 7" santoku for pretty much everything, but the nakiri is brilliant for veg and the bread knife sails through crusty loaves. My old set was a cheap one from Tesco so this is a massive step up. They arrived really well packaged too in a proper box. Only had them a couple of weeks so cant comment on long term but so far the edges are razor sharp.
Really pleased with this set overall. Sharp and well balanced, the kiritsuke has become my go-to for meat and the petty is great for small jobs like peeling and trimming. Only gripe is the handles are a touch heavier than I expected – took me a few days to get used to, but now I dont mind so much. Would have liked the bread knife to be a bit longer but it does the job. Arrived next day in a nice presentation box which was a bonus.
Got this set for my husband's birthday after his old Procook set was falling apart – massive upgrade. The knives are sharp straight out of the box, that damascus pattern looks even nicer in person. We use the 7 inch santoku for most prep, the nakiri is brilliant for veg, and the bread knife sails through sourdough without tearing. Handle design is a bit unusual but honestly really comfortable and doesn't slip when your hands are wet. Covers everything we need, would be a cracking gift for anyone who cooks a lot.
Got this set as a birthday treat for myself after using the same old supermarket knives for years. Honestly the difference is mad. The handles look even better in person, that green marble effect is well nice. I've used the nakiri for veg prep most days and the 8 inch bread knife goes through sourdough without squashing it. The kiritsuke took a minute to get used to because of the flatter profile but its now my go-to for slicing meat. The paring knife is tiny but surprisingly handy for fiddly stuff like trimming strawberries. Came in a proper presentation box as well which made it feel a bit special even though it was for me lol. Only had them three weeks so cant speak to long term but so far so proper sharp.
Bought this set for my wife's birthday as she's been banging on about upgrading our kitchen knives. She proper loves them, the green marble handles are a bit different and feel really solid. A bit heavier than what I'm used to but she says they feel well balanced so maybe its just me. The 7 inch santoku is her favourite for day to day stuff, and she uses the nakiri for veggies constantly. I've been using the bread knife on my homemade loaves and it's a dream, doesn't tear the crust. The boning knife took the giblets out of a chicken quite nicely too. Only thing I'd say is the handle on the petty knife feels a touch small in my hand, but that's probably because I've got big mitts. Would still say good value for a full set that covers everything.
Got these as a birthday present for my wife. She's well pleased, especially with the nakiri for chopping veg. The whole collection covers everything really, fillet knife does a decent job on fish. Only nitpick is I wish the handle shape was a bit slimmer, they feel slightly chunky in my hand but my wife doesn't mind. Arrived well packaged and quickly.
Bought this set for my new kitchen, replacing a mismatched old lot. Really like the look of the marble effect handles, they do feel solid. The santoku gets used daily for veg, the bread knife is proper sharp, no squashing. The small petty knife is handy for garlic and small jobs. One thing - the handles are a bit heavier than what I'm used to, took a few days to adjust. Still a good set for the price.
