Ichika Damascus Knife Range — VG10 Steel, Octagonal Handle

What’s in the box

5 pieces, one set

Every piece below comes in the set, ready to use from day one.

Bought separately: €489,75
Set price: €342,95
You save: €146,80

8.5" Chef Knife€97,95
7" Santoku Knife€97,95
7" Nakiri Knife€97,95
8.5" Kiritsuke Knife€97,95
8" Butcher Knife€97,95

Is it the right knife?

The Ichika santoku. Slice, dice and mince.

A 7" blade with a VG10 Japanese steel core and 67 layers of stainless steel, hand-finished to a mirror-polished edge, on an octagonal handle in its own unique colours. The Japanese all-rounder, shorter and flatter than a chef knife.

7" all-round blade for meat, fish and veg
VG10 Japanese steel core, 67 layers
Octagonal handle, every one coloured differently

Best for

Choose the santoku if you want a lighter, more compact all-rounder. Its flatter edge suits straight up-and-down cuts, and it feels nimble in smaller hands and kitchens.

Is it the right knife?

The Ichika chef knife. One knife for almost everything.

An 8.5" blade with a VG10 Japanese steel core and 67 layers of stainless steel, hand-finished to a mirror-polished edge, on an octagonal handle in its own unique colours. The all-rounder for chopping, slicing and dicing.

8.5" blade for meat, fish and veg
VG10 Japanese steel core, 67 layers
Octagonal handle, every one coloured differently

Best for

Choose the chef knife if you want one knife for most jobs. The long, curved edge rocks through herbs and onions and slices meat and fish cleanly.

Is it the right knife?

The Ichika nakiri. Built for vegetables.

A 7" blade with a VG10 Japanese steel core and 67 layers of stainless steel, hand-finished to a mirror-polished edge, on an octagonal handle in its own unique colours. A flat, straight edge that meets the board along its whole length.

7" flat blade for fast vegetable prep
VG10 Japanese steel core, 67 layers
Octagonal handle, every one coloured differently

Best for

Choose the nakiri if you cook a lot of vegetables. The flat edge cuts all the way through in one push, with no half-attached slices, and the tall blade scoops prep off the board.

Is it the right knife?

The Ichika kiritsuke. Long, precise, unmistakable.

An 8.5" blade with a VG10 Japanese steel core and 67 layers of stainless steel, hand-finished to a mirror-polished edge, on an octagonal handle in its own unique colours. A long edge and an angled tip, made for precise slicing.

8.5" blade with an angled tip
VG10 Japanese steel core, 67 layers
Octagonal handle, every one coloured differently

Best for

Choose the kiritsuke if you slice a lot: fish, meat, finely sliced veg and herbs. The long edge makes clean push cuts, and the angled tip handles detail work.

Is it the right knife?

The Ichika butcher knife. Made for meat.

An 8" blade with a VG10 Japanese steel core and 67 layers of stainless steel, hand-finished to a mirror-polished edge, on an octagonal handle in its own unique colours. Built for trimming, slicing and portioning meat.

8" blade for slicing and portioning meat
VG10 Japanese steel core, 67 layers
Octagonal handle, every one coloured differently

Best for

Choose the butcher knife if you trim, slice and portion a lot of meat, from steaks to roasts. Not for cutting through bone or frozen food.

How it compares

Ichika vs the usual suspects

Feature	Ichika	Supermarket knife	German steel knife
Cutting feel	Effortless, clean cuts with light pressure	Tears and squashes soft food	Clean, but needs more force
Stays sharp	VG10 core keeps its edge for longer	Dulls quickly	Needs honing more often
Precision work	Mirror-polished edge for slicing and detail	Thick, clumsy blade	Heavier, thicker blade
Value	67-layer Damascus from €97,95	Cheap, but replaced often	Premium prices for softer steel

Feature	Ichika	Supermarket	German
Cutting feel	Yes	No	Partly
Stays sharp	Yes	No	Partly
Precision work	Yes	No	Partly
Value	Yes	Partly	No

4.86/5

Loved in home and pro kitchens

Based on 56 reviews

Fantastic knife

This knife is great. I have tried typical store bought brand which have been good but never fantastic. I bought this based on a TikTok review and have to say it was the best decision I ever made. Chopping vegetables and meats isn’t daunting anymore.

It’s a pretty knife as well as functional.

Better than expected

Really pleased with knife, very very sharp

Unique designs, and nicely weighted very sharp knives

I was looking for a unique set of knives that would feel nice to use and actually cut meat, fish and veg without any hassle. Santoku's knives fitted the bill perfectly. The Damascus effect blades are very pretty, and the swirling random colours in the handles so unusual - they feel like they once belonged in a baroque Victorian kitchen. They also work beautifully - I've had no problem cutting through everything I've tried them on, and the weight makes them comfortabel and easy to use. They're also sharp enough that I'm very careful washing them! I'm very happy with my purchase, and am alreday considering other knives from the range.