Hatori Mori 森 Series – Small Chef's Knife 13.5 cm
A chef's knife scaled down for easy control. Dice an onion, slice a chicken breast or trim a fillet with a knife that feels light and agile.
A small chef's knife with big-knife control
- Layered steel blade
- 13.5 cm (5.3 in) blade
- Finely tapered edge
- Dark wood handle
- Meat, fish and vegetables
- Balanced and lightweight
Cut with it for 60 days. Love it, or send it back for a full refund.
Description
This is a small chef's knife with a 13.5 cm (5.3 in) blade. It slices, dices and chops meat, fish, vegetables and herbs, with a shape that feels familiar and a size that feels easy.
The blade is layered steel with a finely tapered edge. The handle is dark wood, shaped for a comfortable, balanced grip. The blade joins the handle in one smooth line, and the whole knife is 25.5 cm (10 in) long. It is from the Mori 森 series: Mori means forest.
It is a good fit for smaller kitchens, smaller hands and quick weeknight prep. Use it for everyday cooking, from chopped onions to trimmed chops. Free shipping and a 60-day money-back guarantee.
Shipping & returns
Shipping
Free on every order. A tracking link follows the moment it leaves the warehouse. Delivery is 6–8 business days.
Returns
Sixty days. Use it in your own kitchen, and send it back within sixty days for a full refund.
Care
Wash by hand with warm water and mild soap, and dry straight away. Keep the edge with a few passes on a rolling sharpener.
Guarantee
Sixty days in your own kitchen, with a full refund when you send it back, and a 2-year warranty.
The blade: steel shaped the Japanese way
Japanese kitchen knives are made to be kept sharp, so the edge does the cutting and the hand only guides it. This blade is shaped on those principles: a fine edge, an even balance, and uncoated steel for clean contact with food.
- Fine cutting edge
- Even balance
- Uncoated steel
- Ergonomic handle
- Daily kitchen use
- Made to be kept
The knife, measured
- BLADE LENGTH
- 13.5 cm / 5.3 in
- TOTAL LENGTH
- 25.5 cm / 10 in
- BLADE
- Layered steel
- USE
- Meat, fish, vegetables
What this knife does on the board
A fine edge goes through tomato skin, fish and meat in one pull.
The weight sits evenly between blade and handle, so long prep stays comfortable.
The blade is steel all the way through, for pure contact with food.
An ergonomic handle sits steady in the hand through a whole evening of prep.
Vegetables, fish and meat: one tool for daily cooking.
A few passes on the Hatori rolling sharpener bring the edge back in under a minute.
A Hatori knife against an ordinary kitchen knife
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Verified buyers, in their own words.
“Didn’t realize how much easier cooking would be with proper knives. These feel amazing in the hand and glide through everything.”
“I thought my old knives were fine… until I used these. Super sharp, well-balanced, and honestly look stunning on my counter.”
“Finally a knife that actually stays sharp. Been using it daily for weeks and its still cutting like day one.”
“The craftsmanship is next level. Every detail feels thought out—from the weight to the beautiful handle.”
“Cutting meat used to be a chore. Now it feels effortless. Even my partner commented on how smooth they slice.”
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“I bought them mostly because they looked great, but the performance is even better. Worth every penny.”
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Cut with it for 60 days. Keep it for years.
60-day money-back guarantee
Use it in your own kitchen for sixty days. Love it, or send it back for a full refund.
2-year warranty
Every Hatori knife carries a 2-year warranty.
Free shipping, tracked
Every order ships free, with a tracking link from the day it leaves the warehouse.
Questions, answered
How do I keep it sharp?
A few passes on a rolling sharpener every couple of weeks keep the edge. The Hatori Diamond Rolling Knife Sharpener holds the angle for you.
How do I wash it?
By hand, with warm water and mild soap. Dry it straight away and it stays bright for years.
What is it used for?
Daily cooking: vegetables, fish and meat. The specifications above list what each blade is made for.
Is it a good gift?
Yes. A Japanese kitchen knife is a classic gift for a cook, and it arrives boxed.
What is the guarantee?
Sixty days in your own kitchen. Send it back within sixty days for a full refund.
How long does shipping take?
Every order ships free. Delivery takes 6 to 8 business days, and a tracking link arrives the moment it leaves the warehouse.
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- 2-year warranty
- 60-day returns
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