To start2 knivesEssential Set
Gyuto + Petty. The bare essentials to start cutting properly.
- Gyuto Kaen 20 cm
- Petty Kaen 9 cm
- Sheath included
$166.00$202.00
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Japanese cutlery · Damascus steel
The edge that changes how you cook.
Gyuto, Nakiri, Petty: three Damascus steel knives that cover your whole kitchen. The Complete Set for $261.00 .$344.00
- Free shipping · $100.00
- 30-day trial
- 3-year warranty
Recommended
Complete Set
$261.00Save $83.00
Free shipping
On orders over €100.00. Delivery in 2–4 días laborables.
30-day trial
If you don't fall in love, send them back. No questions.
3-year warranty
Against any manufacturing defect.
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Choose your set
Start with the full kit
Each set is built to complement, not repeat. All include sheaths and free shipping.
To start2 knivesRecommended3 knivesComplete Set
Gyuto + Nakiri + Petty. Everything you need. Nothing spare.
- Gyuto Kaen 20 cm
- Nakiri Kaen 18 cm
- Petty Kaen 9 cm
- Sheath included
$261.00$344.00
See detailsSave $83.00 versus buying them separately
Full collection6 knivesMaster Collection
All six Kaen knives. The complete kitchen, in one go.
- Santoku Kaen 18 cm · Blue
- Santoku Kaen 18 cm · Amber
- Santoku Kaen 18 cm · Mist
- Nakiri Kaen 18 cm
- Gyuto Kaen 20 cm
- Petty Kaen 9 cm
- Sheath included
$628.00$737.00
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Why Damascus
Folded steel. An edge you can feel.
What sets a Damascus steel knife apart isn't the pattern: it's how it cuts, and how long it keeps cutting.
An edge that lasts weeks
Damascus steel layers hard and flexible steel: the edge holds far longer than a conventional knife and sharpens easily.
No two knives are alike
The rippled pattern comes from folding the steel. Every blade carries a unique mark, like a signature.
A handle that fits your hand
Octagonal, in resin and stabilised wood. A firm grip even with wet hands, and a weight that balances the blade.
A clean cut, never crushed
A thin, properly sharpened blade separates fibres instead of tearing them. Tomato, onion, fish: everything stays intact.
Kaen · かえん · flame
Kaen means flame.
Every Damascus steel blade is born from fire: layers of steel folded, forged and sharpened until the metal shows its pattern, different in every knife.
We chose the pieces a home cook actually uses: a chef knife, a vegetable knife, an all-rounder and a small one for precision. Nothing decorative. Nothing that stays in the drawer.
Kaen is for anyone who cooks every day and wants to feel the difference on the first cut.
The collection
Every knife, on its own
Six pieces of Damascus steel. Pick the one you are missing, or build your own set.
Gyuto Kaen 20 cm
Chef knife · 20 cm · 339 g
The knife that does 80% of the work in your kitchen.
- Meat and fish
- Large vegetables
- Board work
Nakiri Kaen 18 cm
Vegetable knife · 18 cm · 406 g
Straight edge, wide blade: vegetables in perfect slices.
- Vegetables
- Julienne and brunoise
- Fine chopping
BlueSantoku Kaen 18 cm · Blue
All-purpose knife · 18 cm · 205 g
Three virtues: meat, fish and vegetables.
- Everyday use
- Chopping
- Meat, fish and vegetables
AmberSantoku Kaen 18 cm · Amber
All-purpose knife · 18 cm · 205 g
Three virtues: meat, fish and vegetables.
- Everyday use
- Chopping
- Meat, fish and vegetables
MistSantoku Kaen 18 cm · Mist
All-purpose knife · 18 cm · 206 g
Three virtues: meat, fish and vegetables.
- Everyday use
- Chopping
- Meat, fish and vegetables
Petty Kaen 9 cm
Precision knife · 9 cm · 80 g
Millimetre precision for peeling, turning and detail.
- Peeling in hand
- Turning
- Fine detail
Our promise
Try them for 30 days. No risk.
Cook with them, cut everything, put them to the test. If in 30 days you do not feel the difference, send them back and we refund you in full. And if they ever fail through a manufacturing defect, the 3-year warranty covers you.
- 30-day returns
- 3-year warranty
- Secure payment
Frequently asked
What people ask before buying
What does the Complete Set include?
Gyuto Kaen 20 cm, Nakiri Kaen 18 cm and Petty Kaen 9 cm, each with its protective sheath. These are the three pieces that cover any recipe: the Gyuto for meat, fish and the bulk of the work; the Nakiri so vegetables come out in perfect slices; the Petty for peeling and detail work.
Why does the set cost less than the knives separately?
Because we want you to start with the full kit. Separately they add up to €289.85; the Complete Set costs €219.95. You save almost €70, and you save yourself the decision.
What is the difference between the three sets?
The Essential Set (Gyuto + Petty) is the starting point: one big knife and one small one. The Complete Set adds the Nakiri for vegetables and is the one we recommend to almost everyone. The Master Collection includes all six knives, with the three Santoku in their three colours.
What is each knife for?
Gyuto (20 cm): the chef knife, for almost everything. Nakiri (18 cm): straight edge, the vegetable specialist. Santoku (18 cm): a light all-rounder, available in blue, amber and mist. Petty (9 cm): precision, peeling and detail.
Are they good for beginners?
Yes. A good knife is the fastest upgrade to your cooking: you cut with less effort and more safety. The Santoku, with its rounded tip, is especially easy to master.
How do I care for them?
Wash them by hand with warm water, dry them right away and store them in their sheath. Never in the dishwasher. A couple of passes on a honing rod or stone every few weeks keeps the edge like day one.
How long does shipping take?
Delivery in 2–4 días laborables. Shipping is free over €100.00, so any set ships free.
What if they are not for me?
You have 30 days to try them in your kitchen. If you do not fall in love, send them back and we refund you in full.
Three knives. Your whole kitchen.
The Complete Set for $261.00 . With sheaths, free shipping and 30 days to try it.$344.00