Amazing showroom and top-tier service! Stopped by Yoshihiro Cutlery to browse their hand-forged Japanese knives and ended up buying knives, cutting board, and a pair of their scissors. You can immediately feel the exceptional quality and balance in their products. The staff took the time to explain the different types of steel and handles, making the whole shopping experience genuinely special. 1000/1000 read more

Yoshihiro Cutlery - Kitchen & Bath Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Great experience overall. The Japanese knives are very sharp, well-balanced, and feel high quality in hand. You can tell there's good craftsmanship behind them. The staff was helpful and knowledgeable when explaining the different styles and steels. Prices are not cheap, but the quality matches the value. Definitely a good place for anyone serious about cooking or sushi preparation. read more

Good enough! Knives are good and many selection and would definitely try buy it again

They do a fantastic job sharpening your knives! Then they show you how sharp it is by cutting a piece of paper. My knife easily sliced through tough veggies. read more

This review is for their knife sharpening service. I've been looking for a quality knife sharpening service that uses whetstones instead of a grinder and I'm so happy to say that I've finally found one. I walked in with my knives in hand and Bruce came over to help. He uses whetstones to sharpen which will give your knives an unbeatable sharpness compared to any other sharpening method. My knives haven't been sharpened in a really really long time because I couldn't find a quality knife sharpener so the cutting edge was almost non existent on some of my knives. When I got them back, they were perfect. He even took the time to restore the cutting edge on all my knives. He sharpened them so well that every knife I gave him came back with a mirror finish cutting edge. That takes a lot of time and effort to do well. Keep in mind whetstone sharpening will be more expensive than going somewhere that just uses a grinder because of the time it takes to sharpen each knife and the manual labor involved. If you're looking to get your knives ultra sharp, look no further. If you've never had a chance to get your knives whetstone sharpened, I suggest you give it a try. There's nothing like using a kitchen knife that's been sharpened by whetstone. Everything cuts like butter with zero effort. 100% worth it to get your knives sharpened here. Be safe in the kitchen by using sharp knives that have been sharpened by Bruce! read more

I took my knives here to be sharpened. They knew so much about my knives as soon as they looked at them. When I got my knives back, they were sharper than when I first bought them, I'm almost scared to use them. I will definitely be coming back! read more

Bought their 3-5 day delivery on Dec 13th to give the item as a Xmas gift. The item arrived like 3 weeks later. I had to buy another gift and keep the knife for myself (used zero times, as I don't cook) They have refused to accept the knife as a return or refund. USD 200 + down the drain. Would not recommend this shop to anyone. read more

Jason- " I was given a gift- an engraved cutting knife- from my kids and my fiancé last year- for Father's Day. I loved the knife so much. I used it for all my chopping needs and needed to have it sharpened. We made the trip to LA from the Central Valley and was blown away by all the beautifully crafted stoneware and knifeware! I ended up leaving with the matching pairing knife, among many other items I unexpectedly purchased I bought on just a sharpening trip. The owner Bruce went above and beyond! He sharpened my knife on the spot with such precision. We'll be purchasing more items in the near future! It was very worth the trip!" read more

Yoshihiro Cutlery - Yoshihiro Stainless Clad Nashiji Ginsan High Carbon Stain Resistant Steel Santoku Multipurpose Knife 7'' (180mm) & Saya - Kitchen & Bath Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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these people actually redirected my knife and said they never received it. wow... i have all the tracking info showing them that they requested it to be redirected and being delivered to their location. the same day they send me an email saying they responded to my bank. this was on the day they got the item 6/12/2025. 6/26/2025 they send and email to me bank saying they never got the item. reallly?? theives read more

This store has the best Japanese knives, cutting boards, even chop sticks. The owner is very knowledgeable. read more

Had a couple knives sharpened and they came out perfect. I took a look around and bought a yanagi. Very well made and it will be cutting up sashimi very soon. The man that helped me was knowledgeable and professional. I'll be back for sure. read more

Authentic Japanese knives and very knowledgeable staff. They specialize in what they do and have a variety of things for everyone.

Amazing quality Cutlery and well priced. They are very helpful with walking you though what knife you need, quality of materials, etc. Highly Recommend! read more

Yoshihiro Cutlery - Nikiri Vegetable Knife - Kitchen & Bath Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Drove up from San Diego specifically to buy a single-blade sashimi-cuttting knife. The sales person was extremely generous with his time and attitude. I was upfront that I am not a professional and have little experience, so I was looking for a modest-end priced knife to improve my skills. The recommended solution is a joy in hand-feel, well balanced, and sustainable by a novice like me (bonus: I can still afford my rent!). read more

First time on google review, I drove 40 minutes to buy their hi-soft cutting board. At first the guy who taking care of me was very nice and polite. After decided which cutting board I gonna get, I asked him about Yoshihiro Knive which I always consider of buying but decided to pick other brand every time. He guided me on what they have. After I asked to see 3 particulars knives and asked in detail, other guy who I assumed to be a manager or supervisor of the first guy came talk to him in Japanese then came take care of me instead. I asked him to see another knife which I was interested in and he said "No!". I asked him why not. He asked me what I really looking for, what the budget which is fine if his intention is to help, but not. So I just check out my cutting board as I didn't wanna waste my drive as actually I plan for the knife and some other sharpening kits that I need to buy. I was so upset but just told him politely before I left that I don't like how he approached me like that and will never come back or buy some things from Yoshihiro again. By the way, I am a chef who has some knowledge on knives and just another knife enthusiast who has more knives than he needed. And, This is a very common practice to choose a knife (you need to feel the balance, blade profile, weight, etc. to suit your cutting technique). In the situation, I was an only customer there and everything happened in about 15 minutes. In conclusion, - very rude service. - First and last time on the brand - My suggestion is to close the showroom and do only online business if you don't wanna waste time on customer service. Imagine that you walk into showroom and was refused to see the merchandise that is what I felt. (Even cars or brand name bags, they are welling to show you their merchandise, but in this case I only asked to see 3 knives that is under $500, not even their hi-end knives and swords. read more

Yoshihiro Cutlery - Kitchen & Bath Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Yoshihiro Japanese knives are the best. They have a long list of Japanese knives collection different kinds cutting boards and accessories. I'm just a home cook and using Japanese knives is a different ballgame. It's so satisfying and enjoyable to cook. Bruce helps me a lot. He ask me what I'm going to do with the knives if I want it stainless or stainless clad or pure carbon. He is well informed and a master on what he does. He takes his time to explain to me the history and the pros and cons of the knife. The staff are so helpful and well informed as well. read more

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I brought in two very dull Henckels knives to be sharpened. Picked them up the next day and they were razor sharp. Very reasonable price. They also have an incredible assortment of hand-made knives available. read more

Do NOT shop here, particularly if you are shopping for a gift. I bought a beautiful $400 knife for my husband in September as a Christmas gift (I am a planner so I bought it early). On Christmas Day he opened it, and to my extreme disappointment and lack of culinary knowledge, it was the wrong knife. I thought, it will be ok, we'll reach out in the morning and talk to them about exchanging it. It had been less than 24 hours of the knife seeing the light of day because the knife had been unopened from the box it was shipped in right up until he opened it. They're a small boutique shop and would surely understand. Well, they did NOT, they had zero grace, understanding, or flexibility. We offered to pay the shipping fee, re-stocking fee, and even exchange it for a less expensive knife. They said we have a strict 14 day (yes, 14 day) return policy with very few exceptions. I would think this would fall under that category, but they were firm in their rejection. The knife itself is a beautiful knife and I acknowledge my part in all of this, but the customer service, or lack there of, is pretty appalling considering the amount I spent on one item. There are plenty of other specialized knife shops that will provide customer service and more importantly customer satisfaction. I WILL NOT be shopping here again. read more

This knife and board are the best ! I've been cooking for myself for the last 8 years with the same knife and figured I should get myself something nice since I cook almost every day. Ive always been fascinated by the manufacturing history and differences between kitchen knives. I'm a youtube historian not a professional chef. I went in to the store twice to get the knife and board on separate occasions and my interactions were nothing but friendly, polite, and helpful. They're happy to answer any questions and will guide you through using their products. I got the softer wood board to avoid damaging my knife. It is just the right amount of hardness to cut on but gives if your knife pierces it by accident. With a knife that cuts carrots like cold butter, I look forward to prepping more than cooking ! read more

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Amazing service, Bruce is the man and has a vast knowledge on his products as well as almost anything that had to do with cutlery in general. I came in here twice to get my knives when I was a sushi chef at Nobu. His knife's quality cannot be found anywhere else in LA. I still have them to this day and they after still damn near perfect. read more

Yoshihiro Cutlery - Weapons of choice. - Kitchen & Bath Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Entering the showroom was kinda like walking into a museum. All the knives were on display in the glass cabinets. Really good selection of stainless and carbon steel Japanese knives. The guy who helped me was very knowledgeable and helpful. With his help I was able to pick out the knife that fit my needs out quickly. My friend that came with me was talking about how Japanese businesses are so good at customer service and he was really impressed with how they treated us. Great store. Highly recommend. read more

Yoshihiro Cutlery - Yoshihiro super blue carbon steel petty knife. - Kitchen & Bath Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

These knives are top tier! Yoshihiro knives are some of the most beautiful knives I have ever seen and used. Bruce made the whole buying experience very interesting and end interactive. He explains in detail what each knives strengths are and how they came to be. I'm on my third knife now and I'm soon to get another. As a Sues Chef, I work long hours chopping vegetables and slicing fish. I needed a knife that could keep up with my volume of work without dulling too quickly. Bruce recommended I try the ZDP-189 Super steel line, a steel that is highly renowned for its high edge retention. I haven't touched another knife ever since. They also offer sharpening services with skills that go above and beyond what anyone els has offered me. 100/10 would highly recommend! Big thanks to the Yoshihiro team! read more

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This place has very high quality japanese knives. Bruce knows everything there is to know about them and is extremely helpful and kind. They make the knives by hand so you know they put in a lot of care and time into them. You cannot find service like theirs anywhere else. Handmade best Japanese knife and Best customer service ever!! read more

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It's been a year since I last had such a great time at Yoshihiro Cutlery. My brother in law came back in town and we did again as we did last year. We went to sushi, then stopped in at Yoshihiro. Bruce met us there and we had a great time. We brought in our knives we purchased a year ago to have them sharpened. And we talked about all the different knives and stories and ended up I bought 2 knives this time. They are amazing quality at amazing prices. I am not a chef or anything near it. I just enjoy cooking and the prep work is almost like a time of mediation for me. These knives just make that time that much more enjoyable!! If you're reading this review and are contemplating stopping in the shop, just go. I promise you won't be disappointed. read more

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They have a wide variety of Japanese made knives with a wide range of prices. They also have some Japanese kitchen tools. Bruce was very friendly and a great help for picking out my first gyuto. As a home cook, I think it helps to do some research to figure out what you want. The selection can be overwhelming! read more

Walked in right when they opened and Bruce was able to help me right away! Asked me what I was looking for and we started from there. I was interested in an 8 inch gyuto knife. Showed me a couple. but I was really interested in one in particular. It was a Beautiful Damascus forged gyuto knife with an ebony handle. I was sold instantly! I told him this was the one! He said its the only one made in with the ebony handle l ! One of a kind! Haha. Also asked if he could make the saya black instead of the regular one. He said no problem! As he's preparing my knife I looked around some more and decided why not get a 6 inch utility knife while Im here. He came back and I told him to throw this one in too! He also threw in a free pair of fish bone tweezers! What a great guy! He's happy and I'm happy! Great service and definitely would be back! Letting all my chef friends know about this place! read more

Yoshihiro Cutlery - Damascus forged gyuto knife ebony handle & Petty utility knife. - Kitchen & Bath Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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I went into the store about a year ago and purchased a beautiful knife from them. The owner was there and talked with us for a few hours, answering all of our questions and made it one of the most pleasant experiences. After having the knife for about a year, I'll tell you that I'll never buy another brand, and plan on visiting the shop every year to get a new one for my kitchen. The quality is incredible, and you really can't beat these knives. If you have the opportunity, go to the store to purchase and talk with the owner. 10/10 would recommend and will be back in a week for my second kitchen knife. read more

Amazing Japanese knives and absolutely fantastic customer service. I ordered a HAP30 Nakiri vegetable knife on line. When I was erroneously sent a much more expensive ZDP189 steel version they promptly identified the problem and told me I could keep the finer knife.... or exchange at their expense if I preferred. I will be going back soon. read more

Over the past few years, I've purchased several different knives from Yoshihiro. I have never been to the store (as I live in Portland, OR) but I have worked with them through their web site. I'm not a professional chef, but I do like to to a lot of cooking at home, and while my Wusthof Trident Classic's have served me well for many years, I was really outgrowing them, and due to the soft metals German knives use, was really dulling them quite quickly. It was time for some upgrades. After researching knives, and desiring to start preparing sushi and other more intricate dishes at home, I purchased my first Yoshihiro knife: A Kasumi Yanagi (shiro-ko white steel, 300mm sushi slicing knife). It arrived amazingly quickly--probably 2 business days after I ordered it. Even being one of their lower-end products, this knife is beautiful, very hard, and very well made. After putting my own edge on it (I hone all my knives on a progression of 2K, 5K, 8K water stones, and then strop them with 1micron (16K) and 0.5 micron (32K) diamond paste) I wound up with a beautiful mirrored finish and this knife is far sharper than a razor blade. It retains its edge amazingly well thanks to the hard steel. It cuts beautifully, is nicely balanced for a foot-long blade, and only rarely requires touch-up sharpening. After my first impression with the Yanagi, I added a Kurouchi (black-steel) Gyuto (chef's knife). Another beautiful knife that takes an excellent edge and retains its sharpness for months of everyday use. Comparing it to my Wusthof Chef's knife, despite the inch-longer blade it weighs 2 ounces less. The lighter weight shines through after a long session--it's very responsive, and less fatiguing to use. It also has a beautiful Rosewood Wa (Japanese) style handle. And finally, my latest acquisition: an Edo Usuba (vegetable-cutting) knife. I went with a blue-steel #1 (very hard) Aonamiuchi Edo style knife. This cuts through vegetables as if they were butter. It chops almost on its own weight, and is a very precise knife. An Usuba can be a difficult knife to master, as it has a very flat straight cutting edge, so it tends to force your hand into proper position. This knife is not only extremely sharp and very functional out of the box, but also really is a work of art, with its beautiful Yew handle. I have not had a knife that I've purchased from them yet that I haven't been completely in love with. Moving from Western to more-capable Japanese knives has improved overall cooking skill (as it takes a lot less effort to prepare 5-10 veggie and meat ingredients) and plating skill (as the Yanagi and Usuba allow for very precise design elements and cuts). I have had opportunity to have e-mail conversations with their staff as well, and they are very fast to respond and extremely knowledgeable in providing suggestions based upon individual tastes. Every product and customer experience I've had with them has been fantastic, and I look forward to future purchases. read more

After a week's usage of my ShiroKo #2 HonYaki 270mm YanagiBa, I am absolutly sure that I will be happy with this knife for the rest of it's life. The blade retention and the sharpness as well as the overall character of the metal are exactly as Bruce San promised. He was absolutely correct with exactly what I needed. Now if he could just give me a refiner technique of how to get the mirror finish on my blade better than what I have now - that would be the cherry on top. He still have some limited items only, such as knives that can't be produced because the maker of the knife simply retired from being too old. Isn't that awesome? Imagine, if you made knives all your life you would be really good at it. And at the last few months of your working career you made few that were gonna be the last items, wouldn't you make the best damned knives you ever made with all your accumulated skill and knowledge? Well he's got some of those on display for whoever comes first to pick them up. There is a certain good feel to quality. When you step into your favorite car you feel great every time you drive it; when you grab the handle of your quality knife you feel good in your heart and your work reflects this "good feel". Your dish will reflect that good feel to whoever is eating it. People eating that kind of food everyday will be happier, wiser and live longer. Everyone should have that kind of food, so we all can live the "good feel". This is how it should be. read more

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Simply awesome. That's all I have to say about the new knife that I just purchased at Yoshihiro Cutlery this past weekend. If you've never owned a high quality, hand-crafted, Japanese made knife, you owe it to yourself to get one at some point in your life. Luckily, if you're living in the Los Angeles area, you have a couple of different options when it comes to purchasing a Japanese knife. After a little research (and a whole lot of driving around town) I chose Yoshihiro for my first Japanese knife. And what a knife it is! Quite possibly the sharpest cutting instrument that I have ever held in my hand. It's an absolute dream to use. You find yourself cutting up stuff around the kitchen just for the sake of an opportunity to use the knife. It's that much fun to use. You might think that buying a Japanese made knife is going to set you back several hundred, if not thousands of dollars. And believe me, if you want to go down that road, it certainly can. But the great thing is, you don't have to at all. For less than 200 dollars, you can own a hand-made knife that, if properly cared for, will stay in your family for generations. Sure, you could pay more for a Shun, or Miyabi, or Wusthoff knife that's mass-produced in a factory. But why would you when you can own a knife that no one else has, and that would make you the envy of all of your friends? Better overall quality, for less money? Seems like a no-brainer to me. Which is certainly was when I made my investment in a Yoshihiro knife. I can't remember the name of the staff person who helped me that day, but he was super helpful in describing the process that goes into making each of these knives and the care that's involved in keeping them good and sharp for the rest of your life. And he did it all without making me feel the least bit silly for being a relative noob when it comes to Japanese knives. I have a buddy who is a real knife nerd. He loves geeking out on Japanese knives. And he's already drooling with envy at my new knife. I cannot say enough good things about the Yoshihiro cutlery shop. If you are a professional or amateur chef, you owe it to yourself to own one of these knives. You won't be disappointed. True Japanese craftsmanship at it's best. It's a beauty to behold. And even more fun to use. read more

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I purchased the super blue steel 9" chef knife. Frankly, I've been too intimidated to use it. I've just been staring at it. lol. According to the description super blue steel is a grade above blue steel 1 and 2. It's the cream of the crop. Bruce was extremely helpful and full of knowledge about the craftsmanship that goes into making their knives. I was informed the Super Blue Steel is a very arduous process more so than the other levels.. that made me value the knife even more. I'm looking forward to eventually putting it to good use and care. read more

Yoshihiro Cutlery - Kitchen & Bath Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Bruce is very approachable and helpful. He answered all questions with much consideration and respect. Bruce helped me choose from a variety of beautiful artistic hand-crafted cutlery. read more

Yoshihiro Cutlery - Beautiful storefront! - Kitchen & Bath Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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Everything i got from this store so far im very happy with it! Good prices and super good customer service!! Definitely will keep coming back! read more

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Went in today and met Bruce for a couple knife sharpenings. What a fantastic and informative experience. The price was very reasonable and the care and attention to detail on shaping the blades was impeccable. It is very easy to tell that Bruce cares about his shop and his clientele. I will definitely be back for the expert care, but also I am super interested in his custom-made cutting boards, knife covers, and his selection of chopsticks. And to hear about some good biking paths to Hermosa. Doumo arigatou gozaimashita, Bruce-sensei. read more

Yoshihiro is the best knife shop in the United States!!! Bruce and his team do an amazing job with their customer service, sales, and sharpening. They have the best selection for all skill levels and price ranges. I have been buying knives from Bruce for over 10 years and most of my knives are Yoshihiro. All my friends and family have Yoshihiro and I also refer all of my cooks to go see Bruce about proper knives, stones, and tools. He is like the Olivander of knives!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND you go visit Yoshihiro or echefknife.com for all your cutlery needs too!! read more

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I came here on Saturday 12/21/2019. I drove an hour to look for knife section but they weren't even opened. I checked the open hours and it was between the open hours. It was after I paid for parking... what a waste of money and time. I tried to call their phone number and no one answered me. Please open your store when you say it's your open hours. I drove for nothing so I decided to go to Japanese Knife Import instead. read more

Best knives around for all of cutlery needs. They always help me out getting the exact knife I need for each job. They do name engraving on knives and sharpen in house. I highly recommend Yoshihiro for any and all knife needs. read more

Yoshihiro Cutlery - Kitchen & Bath Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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Visit here to get my first yanagi drove all the way from vegas but it was totally worth the trip and got my yanagi very kind staff i think he is the owner explain very kindly about everything a new chef like me to know made me felt very confident to choose what was best for me highly recommend to every sushi chef and knife enthusiast read more

Yoshihiro Cutlery - Kitchen & Bath Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

When we arrived, there was a sign on the door stating that no one was in the showroom, but there was a number to call and a promise that someone would arrive within a few minutes. We called and a woman did come and attend to us. She was very kind and knowledgeable without being pushy. She gave suggestions and showed as many of the knives as we desired. They did not have every knife size in some sets and few smaller knives on display, so this would not be the spot for that if that is what you hope to buy. We left happily with our knife purchase and a gift of oil for caring for the knife. We parked several blocks down in a parking structure, but I did not notice if they have their own parking. The entrance is one the east side of the road on Santa Monica Boulevard in a small strip of shops. read more