Excellent 4.91/5 (469 reviews)
Every man needs one proper knife.
Kōri™ Shōgun Edition Chef Knife
Built for steak nights and daily prep
VG10 Japanese steel for cutting performance.
The knife guests remember
66 layers of HRC-60 Damascus cladding.
Arrives ready to impress
Presented in a gift box.
Built to last
Backed by a 20-year guarantee.
Ships from Norway: 3-5 business days
Materials & Specs
- Blade Length: 205 mm / 8 in
- Steel: 66-layer Damascus cladding
- Core: VG10 Japanese steel
- Hardness: HRC 60
- Edge Angle: 15 °
- Weight: 220 g
- Handle Length: 130 mm / 5 in
- Handle type: G10 anti-slip ergonomic handle
- Use: vegetables, meat, fish, herbs
- Box: premium presentation box included
Care instructions
- Only use wood or soft cutting boards.
- Clean the knives after each use with lukewarm water and a soft cloth.
- Avoid the dishwasher to prevent damage to the steel and handle.
- Dry the knives thoroughly and store them in a dry place, preferably in a knife holder or on a magnetic strip.
- With proper use, the knives remain sharp for a long time. Sharpening is only rarely necessary. When it is needed, use a high-quality whetstone or have them professionally sharpened.
What’s Included
- 1 × Kōri Damascus Chef Knife
- 1 × Premium gift box
- 1 × 20-year warranty
Where are the knives made?
- Our very own Kōri team designed the blade from scratch. We then partnered up with expert knife makers in Yangjiang, Guangdong—one of the world’s best-known centres for knife and cutlery production with over 1000 years of blade making heritage, to produce every Kōri batch.
- By combining VG10 Japanese steel with specialist knife-making experience in Yangjiang, we create a blade made for sharpness, balance, durability and everyday use.
66 Layers Around Japanese VG10 Core
At the centre of every Kōri™ blade is a VG10 steel core, a high-end Japanese stainless steel, famous for its superior edge retention and sharpness. Enriched with carbon and chromium, it offers excellent corrosion resistance and dependable everyday performance.
The core is clad in 66 layers of stainless Damascus steel and finished with a hammered texture. The harder (HRC-60) inner steel does the cutting, the outer layers absorb shock. The pattern on the blade isn't just decorative. It's the visible proof of every layer.
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No Two Knives Leave the Forge Identical
Signature Tsuchime Hammer Finish
Our very own Kōri team designed the blade from scratch.
Each batch is produced by our expert knife-making partners in Yangjiang using their signature Tsuchime hammer finish — a traditional Japanese forging technique dating back to the 17th century.
The resulting blade texture is as functional as it is beautiful, creating tiny air pockets that help minimise food sticking while giving every blade its handcrafted character.
The Knife Guests Remember
Saturday. Your closest friends. Wagyu on the board. Someone asks what knife that is. You tell them. They remember.
A proper host knows the details matter.
The board, the blade, the first cut — every detail says something about how you host.
Premium Gift Box
Ready to Impress
Some gifts get forgotten, this one gets used every day.
For a man who deserves professional tools.
Every Kōri knife arrives in a premium presentation box, ready to impress. No wrapping. No filler. Just the knife, the box, and the moment they open it.
This is a gift he'll be proud to own and happy to display.
★★★★★
The Kōri Circle
469 verified Kōri owners
