Eight Practical Blade Profiles
The collection covers everyday chopping, controlled slicing, quick prep, bread cutting, carving, trimming, and precise detail work.
Eight purpose-built double-bevel knives for complete everyday prep, bread cutting, precise slicing, and boneless meat work.
Japanese Knife Set – Yakushi 8-Piece Kitchen Knife Set
Build a complete kitchen toolkit with an 8-inch chef knife, 7-inch and 5-inch Santokus, 7-inch cleaver, 8-inch bread and slicing knives, 6-inch boning knife, and 3.5-inch paring knife.
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- Canada: 5–10 business days
- United Kingdom & Australia: 7–12 business days
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Returns & 3-Month Warranty
Try your knife at home with our 15-day satisfaction guarantee. If you’re not completely satisfied, contact us within 15 days of ordering to arrange a return and full refund.
Your knife is also covered by a 3-month warranty. If you experience a workmanship or quality issue, contact us with your order number and photos so we can help.
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Japanese Knife Set – Yakushi 8-Piece Kitchen Knife Set
Sale price$ 270.00
Regular price$ 450.00
A COMPLETE MATCHING KITCHEN COLLECTION
Why You’ll Love the Yakushi 8-Piece Knife Set
The Yakushi 8-Piece Knife Set brings together eight practical blade profiles for home cooks who want one coordinated collection for everyday preparation, bread cutting, carving, boneless meat work, and precise detail tasks.
Each knife combines a high-carbon stainless-steel blade, distinctive Damascus-style pattern, double-beveled edge, and pakka wood handle. The familiar double-beveled geometry makes the complete set suitable for both right-handed and left-handed cooks.
Eight Knives for Complete Kitchen Coverage
8-Inch Chef Knife: The Everyday Workhorse
Use the chef knife for all-purpose chopping, slicing, dicing, mincing herbs, and preparing vegetables, fruit, and boneless proteins.
7-Inch Santoku: Controlled Chopping and Slicing
The full-size Santoku supports straight, controlled cuts through vegetables, fruit, herbs, and boneless meat or fish.
5-Inch Santoku: Compact and Agile
Reach for the smaller Santoku during quick vegetable prep, fruit slicing, dicing, and tasks where a compact blade offers added control.
3.5-Inch Paring Knife: Precise Detail Work
Use the paring knife for peeling, trimming, scoring, cutting berries, deveining shrimp, and other small, controlled tasks.
8-Inch Bread Knife: Clean Serrated Cutting
The serrated bread knife cuts through crusty loaves, soft bread, tomatoes, and other delicate foods without excessive crushing.
7-Inch Cleaver: Broad-Blade Preparation
The wide cleaver handles larger vegetables, dense produce, and thicker cuts of boneless meat. Its broad surface also helps transfer prepared ingredients. It is not intended for bones or frozen food.
8-Inch Slicing Knife: Long, Controlled Slices
Use the narrow slicing knife for carving roasts, poultry, cooked proteins, and other foods where long, clean slices improve presentation.
6-Inch Boning Knife: Trimming Around Joints
The narrow boning knife provides added control when trimming poultry, meat, and fish or working carefully around joints and bones. It is designed for trimming, not chopping through bone.
A Complete Set Without Mismatched Blades
The 8-piece collection adds dedicated bread, slicing, and boning knives to the everyday chef, Santoku, cleaver, and paring essentials. It is a practical choice for cooks who want broader coverage without assembling a collection one knife at a time.
Simple Care for Lasting Performance
Hand-wash each knife with mild dish soap and dry it immediately. Use a wood or suitable synthetic cutting board and store the knives where their edges cannot contact other utensils. Avoid dishwashers, frozen food, chopping through bones, twisting, and prying.
EIGHT KNIVES. ONE COMPLETE COLLECTION.
The Right Blade for Every Stage of Prep
From everyday chopping and quick vegetable prep to bread cutting, carving, trimming, and detailed knife work, the eight coordinated blade profiles give you a practical tool for every major stage of home cooking.
KNOW WHAT YOU’RE BUYING
Why Choose an 8-Piece Japanese-Style Knife Set?
An 8-piece set gives enthusiastic home cooks a coordinated collection for everyday preparation and more specialized tasks. Alongside the core chef, Santoku, cleaver, and paring knives, this set adds dedicated bread, slicing, and boning blades.
High-Carbon Stainless Steel
Each blade combines dependable cutting performance with a distinctive Damascus-style patterned finish.
Double-Beveled Edges
Familiar double-beveled geometry makes the complete collection suitable for both right-handed and left-handed cooks.
Pakka Wood Handles
Coordinated pakka wood handles provide a comfortable, secure grip across the collection’s large and precise blade profiles.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT BLADE
Which Knife Should You Reach For?
Everyday Chopping and Slicing
Choose the 8-inch chef knife or either Santoku for vegetables, herbs, fruit, and boneless meat or fish.
Bread Cutting and Carving
Use the serrated bread knife for loaves and soft-skinned foods, or the slicing knife for roasts, poultry, and long, clean slices.
Trimming and Detail Work
Reach for the boning knife when trimming around joints and the paring knife for peeling, scoring, and other precise tasks.
Dense Produce and Larger Prep
Use the broad cleaver for larger vegetables, dense produce, thicker cuts of boneless meat, and transferring prepared ingredients.
COMPARE YOUR OPTIONS
Which Yakushi Knife Set Fits Your Kitchen?
3-Piece Chef Set
The compact essentials for everyday chopping, quick prep, and precise detail work.
5-Piece Master Set
Broader daily coverage with a full-size Santoku and cleaver added to the essential kitchen trio.
COMPLETE COLLECTION
8-Piece Full Set
The widest selection, adding dedicated bread, slicing, and boning knives for more specialized preparation.
Best Uses
Vegetables, fruit, herbs, boneless meat and fish, bread, cooked proteins, carving, trimming, peeling, scoring, and detailed prep.
What to Avoid
Do not chop through bones or frozen food. Avoid extremely hard surfaces, forceful impacts, twisting, prying, and scraping with an edge.
Care and Storage
Hand-wash and dry immediately. Use a wood or suitable synthetic cutting board and store each edge where it cannot contact other utensils.
SET CONTENTS, USE & CARE
8-Piece Japanese-Style Knife Set FAQs
Quick answers about the eight included knives, specialized uses, double-beveled edges, and proper care.
What knives are included in the 8-piece set?
The set includes an 8-inch chef knife, 7-inch Santoku, 5-inch Santoku, 3.5-inch paring knife, 8-inch bread knife, 7-inch cleaver, 8-inch slicing knife, and 6-inch boning knife.
How is the 8-piece set different from the 5-piece Master Set?
The 8-piece set includes the five everyday blade profiles found in the Master Set and adds dedicated bread, slicing, and boning knives. It provides broader coverage for loaves, carving cooked proteins, and careful trimming around joints.
Can left-handed cooks use this knife set?
Yes. All eight knives use familiar double-beveled edge geometry, making the complete set suitable for both right-handed and left-handed cooks.
How should I care for and sharpen these knives?
Hand-wash each knife with mild dish soap and dry it immediately. Use a wood or suitable synthetic cutting board and store the edges safely. Sharpen the straight-edged knives with an appropriate whetstone or quality sharpener when needed, and use a professional or serrated-knife specialist for the bread knife. Avoid dishwashers, frozen food, chopping through bones, twisting, and prying.
