Utile & Ordinaire Exclusive

Yaxell's YO-IROHA range offers lightweight knives that are easy to handle and boast exceptional sharpness . Their premium VG10 stainless steel blades, ultra-dense and resistant to sharpening, make them an excellent introduction to high-end Japanese cutlery .

Each knife is handcrafted and assembled by artisans in Seki, the historical cradle of Japanese cutlery.

🔪 The paring knife

• 12.5 cm blade

• Small, maneuverable and versatile

• Ideal for slicing, mincing, peeling fruits and vegetables, chopping onions and shallots, or trimming meats.
  ➡️ An essential item in any kitchen, whether you're an amateur or a professional.

🔪 The Santoku knife

• 16.5 cm blade

• Versatile: vegetables, fruits, meats, fish

• Its name means "three virtues": cutting, slicing, and chopping.
  ➡️ The Santoku is the iconic knife of Japanese kitchens.

About the blades

• VG-10 steel (cobalt-enriched stainless steel): high-end, strong and corrosion-resistant

• Remarkably sharp, hand-sharpened

• Each blade is tested against an internal Yaxell standard ( minimum 100 sheets cut , compared to 60–80 as standard)

• Laser engraving of the brand

• Each piece is unique: curves, patterns, and texture may vary slightly.

About the sleeves

• Decagonal shape : ergonomic and easy to hold, regardless of hand size

• Reinforced laminated wood, resistant to water and stains

• Natural color finish
  ⚠️ As the handles are made of natural wood, each piece is unique and may have slight variations in color and pattern.

The Yaxell forge

Founded in 1932 in Seki (Gifu Prefecture), Yaxell has been manufacturing professional kitchen knives for almost a century.
The company combines the traditional know-how of ancient blacksmiths with modern techniques to create blades of exceptional quality, recognized throughout the world.

Seki, the capital of Japanese cutlery

Since the 14th century, the city of Seki has been considered one of the three major global centers of cutlery (along with Solingen in Germany and Sheffield in the United Kingdom).
Originally renowned for its samurai swords, the city perpetuates this tradition with around a hundred manufacturers still active, and expertise passed down from generation to generation.

Features

• Handmade in Seki, Japan

• VG10 3-layer steel blade, hand-sharpened

• Decagonal handle made of reinforced laminated wood

• Water and stain resistant

• Delivered in a cardboard box

Dimensions

• Utility knife : 12.5 cm blade | 10.5 cm handle

• Santoku : blade 16.5 cm | handle 12 cm