Hatori Kokuyō 黒曜 Series – Damascus Chef's Knife 15 cm
A small, light blade for the careful work: thin slices of cucumber, fruit in neat wedges, herbs and garlic cut fine.
The compact Damascus knife for fine work
- 67-layer Damascus steel
- Hammered upper blade
- Compact 15 cm size
- Full-tang build
- Mosaic-pin handle
- Sharp out of the box
Cut with it for 60 days. Love it, or send it back for a full refund.
Description
A small chef's knife is the one you pick up for the careful jobs: slicing a cucumber paper-thin, cutting an apple, mincing a clove of garlic or trimming a shallot. At 15 cm it is quick in the hand and easy to control, for cooks of every size.
Kokuyō 黒曜 means obsidian, the black volcanic glass: the Hatori line of dark Damascus knives. The blade is 67-layer Damascus steel, hammered on the upper blade with a flowing layered pattern below. The black composite handle is a full-tang build with three steel rivets, the middle one a round mosaic pin, and a polished steel bolster. It arrives sharp out of the box.
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.
of, 1 day ago
The product is a great addition to any
The product is a great addition to any kitchen, placed my order just took a few days for it to arrive very efficient.
Linda JAKAB, 1 day ago
Lovely product,high quality and easy
Lovely product,high quality and easy to use. I need to practice a little more to get the edge right.
Scott Grunwaldt, 1 day ago
The materials are of very good quality
The materials are of very good quality, and the sharpening process works really well. I am still not sure when to use the 15- or 20-degree angles, so I have been using the 15 and it works very well on all my knives. They
Vito Aluia, 2 days ago
The only thing that disappoints me is
The only thing that disappoints me is the fact that you can't sharpen a more narrow knife and to do that I Have to buy another one called the Mini for $80 more!
Heng Tuck Choy Alan, 2 days ago
I use to bring my knives to a knife
I use to bring my knives to a knife shop to sharpen. This is now over. I sharpen my knives as per video instruction and it works. My knives are razor sharp. I am really happy with the result. Thank you. Alan Heng
Jean-Pascal Bourque, 2 days ago
Knife sharpener is easy to use and great results
Knife sharpener is easy to use and provides the expected results. First knife I tested it on was chipped and dull. After sharpening, it could cut a tomato without any effort.
Gianni, 2 days ago
Perfect deal,
Perfect deal, everything is packaged perfectly with attention and care, items are perfect beyond expectations, I really appreciate the knife and the sharpener which really let me recover my old knives to new life and for
Jørgen Nielsen, 2 days ago
Well it actually works
Well it actually works. My knives may not be able to slice a small cherry tomato into 100 slices but they are much sharper than they have ever been the last many years.
John Groves, 2 days ago
Best sharpening
My favourite chefs knife has never been as sharp after using Hatori rolling sharpener.
Andy Jennings, 2 days ago
A great product
A great product. I was informed at all stages of packing and posting by the team. My knives have never been sharper and the tomato test really does work. Well done for producing the best sharpener on the market.
Bill Miller, 2 days ago
Interesting new design better blade angle take on the design of the
Interesting take on the design of the razor. Still getting used to the angle and the amount of pressure needed to shave. Really needs a lighter touch (pressure) for the shave.
Mhama, 3 days ago
Excellent product
Excellent product! Easy to use and shipping was fast.
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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
- 15.3 cm / 6 in
- TOTAL LENGTH
- 28 cm / 11 in
- BLADE
- 67-layer Damascus steel, hammered finish
- HANDLE
- Black composite, full tang, mosaic pin
- USE
- Vegetables, fruit, fine work
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
Over 250,000+ chefs and home cooks use Hatori
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.”
“These knives completely changed my meal prep. No more sawing back and forth—I barely need any pressure.”
“I bought them mostly because they looked great, but the performance is even better. Worth every penny.”
“Honestly, I didn’t expect much at this price—but these knives beat my old $300 set easily.”
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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