1. Are Shokunin USA knives handmade?

Yes. Shokunin USA offers handmade and artisan-crafted knives made with carefully selected materials. Our collection includes pocket knives, hunting knives, fixed blade knives, EDC knives, chef knives, and custom designs.

What types of knives does Shokunin USA offer?

We offer a wide selection of pocket knives, folding knives, hunting knives, fixed blade knives, Bowie knives, EDC knives, chef knives, Japanese knives, Damascus knives, and personalized knives.

Can I personalize or engrave my knife?

Yes. Many Shokunin USA knives can be personalized with custom engraving, including names, initials, dates, short messages, and other text depending on the knife design.

What is Japanese VG10 steel?

VG10 is a Japanese stainless cutlery steel valued for its combination of edge retention, corrosion resistance, and ease of maintenance. We offer Japanese VG10 knives in several folding, pocket, and kitchen knife designs.

What is the difference between Damascus, VG10, D2 and CTS XHP?

These steels have different characteristics. Damascus is especially known for its layered appearance; VG10 combines corrosion resistance with good edge retention; D2 is a high-carbon, high-chromium tool steel known for wear resistance; and CTS XHP is a premium stainless tool steel designed to provide strong edge retention and corrosion resistance.

Can I order a custom knife?

Yes. Shokunin USA offers customization and personalization on many designs. Available options vary by product and may include engraving, handle materials, blade styles, and other custom details.

Are personalized knives good gifts?

Personalized knives can make distinctive gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, Father's Day, weddings, groomsmen, graduations, and other special occasions. Adding a name, date, initials, or message can make each piece more personal.

What handle materials does Shokunin USA offer?

Depending on the design, our knives are available with materials such as olive wood, maple burl, exotic woods, resin, antler, bone, carbon fiber, titanium, G10, Micarta, and other premium materials.

Japanese VG-10 Knife Guide: Choose Your Knife Format

The Shokunin buying guide

Find your VG-10 favorite.

A Japanese VG-10 knife range includes very different tools. A chef knife, nakiri and folding pocket knife may share a steel designation while serving different needs. Choose the cutting task and comfortable size first; use blade construction and handle details to refine your shortlist.

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Shinobi VG10 Handmade Damascus Chef Knife with Exotic Olive Wood Handle — FEATURED / ShinobiSHOKUNIN USA

Free engravingLeather sheath includedComplimentary pro sharpening

Begin with what matters to you

A better way to choose.

Practical advice.
Specific options. Personal detail.

01 / START HERE

Choose the format for your routine

Begin with a chef knife for general meal preparation, a nakiri for a vegetable-focused kitchen choice, or a folding knife for everyday tasks. Compare the actual blade shape and measurements rather than treating the steel name as a complete buying decision.

02 / LOOK CLOSER

Compare the complete blade and handle

Read each listing for its stated VG-10 construction and care instructions. Layer count and hardness are product-specific details. Compare the handle contour too, especially when moving between a kitchen knife and a folding design.

03 / MAKE YOUR CHOICE

Check the finishing details.

Review your preferred size, material and included items on the selected listing. For a gift, confirm personalization and occasion timing before ordering.

The Shokunin selection

6 options worth a closer look.

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Compare the details before you choose.

Showing all 6 options

01 / CHEF KNIFE

Shinobi

8″ blade

Olive Wood

A chef knife with olive wood for general kitchen use.

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02 / CHEF KNIFE

Imperium

Olive Wood

A second olive wood chef design to compare by profile and size.

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03 / NAKIRI

Kotetsu

Olive Wood

A nakiri format with olive wood for vegetable-focused preparation.

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04 / BUNKA

KODACHI

6″ blade

Rosewood Burl

A bunka format with rosewood burl.

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05 / POCKET KNIFE

Magnum

4″ blade

Red Sandal Wood

A folding choice with red sandalwood.

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06 / POCKET KNIFE

Inferno

4″ blade

Birch Burl

A folding choice with birch burl for a different wood appearance.

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Choose with confidence

The details make
the difference.

Your Shokunin knife includes a leather sheath and complimentary professional sharpening, with free engraving to make the choice personal. Use the product page to select your engraving before adding the knife to your cart.

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The practical details

Compare your shortlist.

Option	Format	Material or design	Blade length
Shinobi ↗	Chef knife	Olive Wood	8″
Imperium ↗	Chef knife	Olive Wood	See listing
Kotetsu ↗	Nakiri	Olive Wood	See listing
KODACHI ↗	Bunka	Rosewood Burl	6″
Magnum ↗	Pocket knife	Red Sandal Wood	4″
Inferno ↗	Pocket knife	Birch Burl	4″

Blade measurements shown are taken from the selected product descriptions. Compare blade length with overall and closed dimensions on the individual listing.

Where can I see the complete product details?

Open a photograph or the View this option link to see the current product page, including its full description, available options and included items.

Can you help me compare two choices?

Send us the exact product links, the use or occasion, and any size or material preferences. We can help you narrow the choice and discuss the available options before you order.

Can I personalize my knife?

Complimentary engraving is available. Use the selected product page to review the options and enter your personalization before adding the knife to the cart. A gift message is available, with optional gift wrapping for an additional charge.

Shokunin USA / Japanese VG-10 knives