Knife Life Japan Reviews 44

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great products, great price, fast shipping, and very polite customer service from Julia, despite my old age and failing mind! :)

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Quick shipping, but wished Knife Life Japan's customer support was more responsive. I thought my order was having issues because I had two different tracking numbers for just one order, which I reache... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Legit with Fast shipment to the US. The website is a little clunky so I was concerned if it was legit but I received my order with no issues. The order was also packaged well so it wouldn't get damage... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recommend Sakai Genkichi, I ordered three knives made of Shirogami 2 steel. The sharpness is really great already in the production sharpening! After polishing on the 8000 stone and smoothing on th... See more

Company details

  1. Kitchen Supply Store
  2. Cutlery Store
  3. Gift Shop
  4. Home Goods Store
  5. Knife Store

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Knife Life Japan is introducing Japanese Kitchen Knives. Japanese knives are the most razor-sharp and useful for professional cooking use as well as for daily cooking in your house. We offer the best value on the knives, fast shipping, and the best Japanese service. Highly recommended as a gift.


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4.7

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top Shelf!

Great products, great price, fast shipping, and very polite customer service from Julia, despite my old age and failing mind! :)

23 October 2025
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Reply from Knife Life Japan

Thank you for your concern and your time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Legit with Fast shipment to US

Legit with Fast shipment to the US. The website is a little clunky so I was concerned if it was legit but I received my order with no issues. The order was also packaged well so it wouldn't get damaged during shipment. I would recommend and would shop with them again.

1 October 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast process & shipping

Fast process & shipping. Qualified for Free shipping so that was great. I wished the online order would get a confirmation once it was approved. It's odd that nothing was emailed once the order was accepted. Excellent range of knives at fair prices.

9 October 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Japanese carbon white stell 2 - really great choice

I recommend Sakai Genkichi, I ordered three knives made of Shirogami 2 steel. The sharpness is really great already in the production sharpening! After polishing on the 8000 stone and smoothing on the real skin, it cuts like a razor! The surface treatment, except for the edge, prevents rusting, so you only need to wipe the sharpened edge against rust. This traditional Japanese material really pleasantly surprised me how easy it can be sharpened, despite the hardness of 63HRC! Great Japanese masters! Keep your traditional Shirogami steel (white steel) for generations to come!

2 April 2024
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Arancel

I had to pay more than an additional 30% (customs/duty) of the total cost of the knives to be able to pick up the order. Very dissatisfied

5 February 2024
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Reply from Knife Life Japan

Dear customer, we have the Shipping/Payment Policy on our website, where you can find the notice "The Customer is responsible for all fees and taxes". We are sorry you didn't check the Policies before buying the knife.
https://knife-life.jp/customer-service/shipping-payment/

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simply love this gyuto

The knife is of exceptional quality and crazy sharp, the service was stellar and I received the knife within 5 days from ordering.
Will definitely support again.

4 December 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All good

All good, Love the product. I have to pay extra because some taxes Of my country.

18 July 2023
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Reply from Knife Life Japan

We appreciate you taking the time to provide the comment. Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a knife

The knife is superb (a fine combination of Japanese know-how and European expectations).
The delivery was very fast. In short, I am satisfied and happy with this purchase.

17 July 2023
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Reply from Knife Life Japan

Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast shipping

Fast shipping. Acurate discription of the knife. Impressing craftmanship. Beautiful and very practical knife. Fits well and comfortably in the hand. Perfect balance. Flawless and sharp.

22 May 2023
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We appreciate you taking the time to provide the comment. Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

very fine!

nice shape and quality.

5 May 2023
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Reply from Knife Life Japan

Thank you for your feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ultra fast shipping

Ultra fast shipping, Got it agter 3-4 days agter i order.
And i live i Greenland, sometimes shipping aint so fast, but this was super fast.
Verry happy with the experience, and a beautiful kagekiyo silver 3 knife i ordered.
I can only recommend to others.

3 February 2023
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Reply from Knife Life Japan

We appreciate you taking the time to provide the comment. Thank you!

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