Yaxell Knife Product with Reviews

Again, from the land of origin of the famous forger of knives, the Capital of forging in Japan, Seki City Gifu Japan. Of the sixty members of the Seki Cutlery association, many of them have become well-known even abroad and continue to thrive.

One of them is Yaxell Corporation, the company that started in 1932 by making pocket knives. In 1947, their company became known as Yamada Cutlery Mfg. & Co., and in the following years they established branches in Tokyo and Osaka.

In 1976, again they changed their name to Yamada Mfg. Co., Ltd., and opened offices in Tokyo and Niigata. And again in 1992, changed its name again and was recognized as Yaxell Corporation to this day.

One of their achievements was the construction of a branch in Hong Kong (Yaxell Hong Kong Ltd. in 1993) and China (Yoyell Yaxell Table Ware Co., Ltd. in 1994).

They also received awards from Germany, Sweeden, Denmark and the USA.

Introducing Yaxell Knives

Let’s find out the treasures Yaxell is known for.

Super GOU Series

Super Gou has three types of series the Super Gou Ypsilon (193 Layers), Super Gou (161 Layers) and Gou (101 Layers).

Super Gou Ypsilon/ ENSO are made of SG2 Steel core and Molybdenum Vanadium steel with Damascus pattern giving the knife a beautiful appearance while the blade core shines like a mirror. The handle is made of Black Micarta with stainless steel bolster that screams elegantly caused by the inlaid samurai family crest. Holding this knife feels and looks like wood and this comes with a wooden Saya Sheath. Availabale types of knife are Chef’s, Santoku, Utility and Kiritsuke. For more information you may visit these sites:

https://www.yaxell-knives.com/super-gou-ypsilon

http://www.veitset.fi/yaxell-super-gou-ypsilon-c-140.html

Super GOU was formed by using Japanese Traditional forging techniques and made of SG2 Steel core and Molybdenum Vanadium steel with Damascus pattern giving the knife a beautiful appearance. The handle is made of red and black resin and linen Canvas Micarta with three stainless steel rivets and its Japanese name was engraved on the grip end. *Handwash only. Available types of knife are Bread, Chef’s, Slicing, Nakiri, Boning, Santoku, Utility, Steak, Paring and Carving Fork. For more information you may visit these sites:

https://www.yaxell-knives.com/super-gou

https://www.cutleryandmore.com/yaxell-super-gou

http://www.yaxell.co.jp/global/products/index.html

https://www.yaxell-knives.com/super-gou http://www.veitset.fi/yaxell-super-gou-damascus-c-108.html

Gou is just the same as the Super Gou their only difference is that the handle has a black color but also the same material is used and while this knife has a 101-layer blade the Super Gou have a 161-layer blade. Available types of knife are Bread, Chef’s, Slicing, Kiritsuke, Chinese Chef’s, Nakiri, Boning, Santoku, Utility, Steak, and Paring. For more information you may visit these sites:

https://www.yaxell-knives.com/gou

https://www.cutleryandmore.com/search?q=Yaxell+gou

http://www.yaxell.co.jp/global/products/index.html

https://www.hocho-knife.com/yaxell-gou-101-layer-sg2-damascus/ http://www.veitset.fi/gou-kokkiveitsi-20cm-p-1195.html

RAN

Ran has two series the Ran and Ran plus, both have 69-layer blade with Damascus pattern. Ran has its name engraved on the blade while Ran Plus has a Japanese name engraved on both side of the blade and on the grip end. The same handle made of Black Canvas-Micarta attached with two stainless steel rivets. Available types of knife are Bread, Chef’s, Chef’s with ground hollow, Slicing, Chinese Chef’s, Nakiri, Nakiri with ground hollow, Boning, Tomato, Santoku, Santoku with ground hollow, Utility, and Paring. For more information you may visit these sites:

https://www.yaxell-knives.com/ran-plus

https://www.yaxell-knives.com/ran

https://www.cutleryandmore.com/search?q=ran

http://www.yaxell.co.jp/global/products/index.html

http://www.veitset.fi/yaxell-ran-damascus-c-38.html

ZEN

Zen was formed by using Japanese Traditional forging techniques and made of VG10 Stainless Steel core with Damascus pattern giving the knife a beautiful appearance. The handle is made of black Canvas Micarta attached with two stainless steel rivets and its Japanese name was engrave. *Handwash only. Available types of knife are Bread, Chef’s, Slicing, Kiritsuke, Nakiri, Chinese Chef, Boning, Santoku, Utility, and Paring. For more information you may visit these sites:

https://www.yaxell-knives.com/zen

http://www.yaxell.co.jp/global/products/index.html

http://www.veitset.fi/yaxell-zen-c-83.html

Sayaka

Sayaka is a 3-layer blade that was formed by using Japanese Traditional forging techniques and made of VG10 Stainless Steel core. The handle is made of Stainless steel with a Zebra striped design and its Japanese name was inscribed on the blade while the Yaxell logo was also inscribed on the grip end. *Handwash only. Available types of knife are Bread, Chef’s, Chef’s with ground hollow, Slicing, Chinese Chef, Santoku, Santoku with ground hollow, and Utility. For more information you may visit these sites:

https://www.yaxell-knives.com/sayaka

http://www.yaxell.co.jp/global/products/index.html

Tsuchimon

Tsuchimon is a 3-layer blade with hammered marks that was formed by using Japanese Traditional forging techniques and made of VG10 Stainless Steel core. The handle is made of Black canvas-Micarta attached with two stainless steel rivets and its Japanese name character and Roman letter was inscribed on the blade while the Yaxell logo was also inscribed on the grip end. *Handwash only. Available types of knife are Bread, Chef’s, Slicing, Kiritsuke, Nakiri, Santoku, Panini, Boning, Steak, Paring and Utility. For more information you may visit these sites:

https://www.yaxell-knives.com/tsuchimon

http://www.yaxell.co.jp/global/products/index.html

MON

MON is a 3-layer blade made of VG10 Stainless Steel core with sand blast finish blade and Samurai sword wave line. The handle is made of Black canvas-Micarta attached with two stainless steel rivets and its Japanese name character and Roman letter was inscribed on the blade. *Handwash only. Available types of knife are Bread, Chef’s, Slicing, Filet, Kiritsuke, Nakiri, Santoku, Boning, Paring and Utility. For more information you may visit these sites:

https://www.yaxell-knives.com/mon

https://www.cutleryandmore.com/search?q=mon

http://www.yaxell.co.jp/global/products/index.html

http://www.veitset.fi/yaxell-mon-c-70.html

Yukari

Yukari is a 3-layer blade made of MOVAX Stainless Steel core manufactured by Aichi Techno Metal Fukaumi Co. Ltd., with sand blast finish blade and Samurai sword wave line. The handle is made of Black canvas-Micarta attached with two stainless steel rivets and its Japanese name character and Roman letter was inscribed on the blade. *Handwash only. Available types of knife are Bread, Chef’s, Slicing, Santoku, Paring and Utility. For more information you may visit these sites:

https://www.yaxell-knives.com/yukari

http://www.yaxell.co.jp/global/products/index.html

http://www.veitset.fi/yaxell-yukari-c-134.html

Top 10 Recommended Yaxell Knives

The top 10 Yaxell products as recommended by users on Amazon.

10.Yakuseru Domingo Dimple Santoku Kitchen Knife

This dimple Santoku knife by Yaxell is from the Yakusera Domingo series. It has 69 layers of woven steel that allows the sharpness to last longer than any other kitchen knife. The dimples on the blade edge makes it ideal for chopping meat, vegetables and fruits perfectly. This is a must for all professional and aspiring chefs.

Number of Amazon Reviews: 1

9.Yaxell Yo-u Small Santoku Knife

Similar to the Santoku knife by Yaxell, this is smaller in size. The 69 layers of steel cloth allows this Santoku knife to last decades. The blade has a cobalt core that makes the material sharp and hard lasting a lifetime. This knife also has a lifetime warranty which users can avail is there is any sort of complain,

Number of Amazon reviews: 1

8.Yaxell Kiritsuke Knife Tsuchnimon Series

The Tsuchnimon series from Yaxell has a few knives that are highly recommended by users on Amazon. The blade is made of Japanese VG10 stainless steel core that lasts for decades. This Kiritsuke knife has a 12 inches blade with a Rockwell hardness which does not bend with over use. The durability and balance of the knife is ensured with the design. 

Number of Amazon reviews: 3

7.Yaxell Mon Chef Knife

This is a chef knife with an FDA approval on the handle and the blade. The core of the blade is a three layer Japanese cobalt vanadium and moly VG10. This means that it has a stainless steel coating on each side. The sand blasting technique used by Yaxell to give off a beautiful appearance is also used for this Mon chef knife.

Number of Amazon reviews: 11

6.Yaxell Gou. Chef Knife

This chef’s knife is ideal for professional work as it is a heavy knife. The blade is heavy and must be used on a chopping board. This chef knife is made with a SG2 coated blade with 101 layers of carbon stainless steel. The technique results in a layered Damascus appearance. The micarta handle is durable which can last years. The size of this knife is 15 inches long with a 5 and 10 inch handle.

Number of Amazon Reviews: 20

5.Yaxell Mon Nakiri Knife

This nakiri knife by Yaxell is one-of-kind knife which is ideal for chopping meat, vegetables and fruits. The core of the blade is made with a three later Japanese Cobalt molybdenum vanadium stainless steel of superior quality. The pattern of the katana sword on this Nakiri knife is achieved using the sand-blast technique. The handle is black in color of black resin and linen canvas.

Number of Amazon reviews: 22

4.Yaxell Mon Paring Knife

This paring knife from Yaxell is manufactured with a three layer Japanese cobalt molybdenum vanadium stainless steel. The high quality steel clads the knife from both sides making it sturdy and strong. Similar to Santoku knife, this also has a beautiful wave like pattern on the blade. The handle is designed to last longer as well with a black resin and linen canvas of micarta material. 

Number of Amazon Reviews: 23

3.Yaxell Mon Santoku Knife

The blade of this multi-purpose Santoku knife is made with a three layer Japanese Cobalt Molybdenum Vanadium stainless steel. The knife is enclosed within a high quality stainless steel blade on both sides. The finished look of this knife are waves on the blade which looks beautiful. Moreover, the technique used for making this knife results in a sharpness and hardness that lasts for decades. This knife comes with a lifetime warranty.

Number of Amazon reviews: 27

2.Yaxell Ran Plus Kiritsuke Knife

This 7.9 inches Kiritsuke Japanese knife is manufactured using VG10 cobalt. It is made using the Damascus method of sword forging using molybdenum vanadium stainless steel. On each side of the blade is a 34 layer hard and soft stainless steel, this makes it 69 layers total resin knife. The micarta fabric handle ensures strength, balance and durability of this knife.

Number of Amazon reviews: 30

1.Yaxell Mon Chef Knife VG10

This chef knife by Yaxell is the most recommended product according to users on Amazon. The VG10 stainless steel is coated with high-quality steel on each side. The appearance of this knife comes from the Katana sword wave lines that not only looks impressive but gives its Rockwell 61 degree sharpness. The resin and black linen Micarta handle has two stainless steel rivets.

Number of Amazon Reviews: 236

YAXELL Knife Reviews

Here are some reviews of YAXELL Knives.

I’m very happy with a Yaxell knife that recently came into the household. It’s ridiculously sharp, and it’s made from a quite hard steel so it holds well. (Hard metal just has different considerations – may chip, harder to hone. But holds.) I think. Still a noob!

— Kristleifur Daðason (@kristleifur) January 13, 2020

#New kitchen knife

In a chef’s review

I’ve always been interested

# Chef knife 210mm

Not only cuts well

The feeling of cutting is transmitted

Easy to control

Very easy to use

Cooking has become fun again

#Day #YAXELL #Yaksel

#Stainless steel knife #Chef’s knife #I want to connect with people who like cooking

#包丁 を新調しました

あるシェフのレビューで
前から気になってた#シェフナイフ の210mm

よく切れるだけでは無く
切れる感じが伝わって来て
コントロールがしやすくて
凄く使いやすいです

また料理が楽しくなりました#曜 #YAXELL #ヤクセル #ステンレス包丁 #牛刀 #料理好きな人と繋がりたい pic.twitter.com/dCGyyKsm1f

— 古来 昭和 (@akikazu_furuki) October 9, 2020

I got the Mon line which was the same VG10 core but only 3 layers on each side. It works fine for me and I don’t need all the flash on the knife… Oh.. It was 47 bucks.

Yaxell Mon 8 Inch Chef Knife Review. A Tough Alternative To The Shun Classic. https://t.co/ot8nRGTFrs pic.twitter.com/6rymeqzcCC

— Nothing But Knives (@nothingbknives) March 25, 2021

A professional using a Yaxell knife 8 hours a day and 5 days a week says that it is perfect! The sharpness lasts very long with him having to hone the sharpness only twice in a month. This chef is based in the United States. Moreover, the knife is tough and very comfortable to use. The handle and the blade are perfectly balanced.

Another user says that she has a number of German, Pakistani, American and Chinese knives. Yaxell being the first Japanese knife has outclassed everything else! She looks after all her knives well by keeping them sharp, clean and dry. She highly recommends purchasing a Yaxell kitchen knife.

SUMMARY

We introduce the Super GOU, RAN, ZEN, Sayaka, Tsuchimon, MON and Yukari products, a brand series of the YAXELL CORPORATION under the leadership of its president Yoshihisa Yamada and chairperson Takeshi Yamada.

They produce many variations of knives in Japan, they even sell abroad by the use of various e- commerce platform. You can search these knives in different online selling websites or you may visit them on their official sites Yaxell. You can choose the knife you will love from here; we also show some review to help you from some aspects.

We already discuss here the different types, and materials they use and if you want to know more Visit these sites Yaxell, Hocho knife and Cutlery and more.