Kitchen knives, OEM & private label
German-profile chef and santokus, Japanese-style gyuto and nakiri, paring knives, utility knife, bread, boning, slicer, meat cleaver knife, chinese cleaver. 4Cr14, 9Cr18MoV, VG-10 core. Single & double bevel.
Oem kitchen knife manufacturer
Our kitchen knife line is the workhorse of the factory. We build the best kitchen knives set ranges (3, 5, 7, 8-piece blocks, including the kitchen knife set with block format popular in UK retail) — utility knife, paring knives, meat cleaver knife, chinese cleaver, plus standalone hero SKUs (the chef knife your brand puts on the front of the box). We use one balance philosophy for German profiles (heavier, full-bolster, slightly forward bias, ~20° per side sharpening angle) and a different one for Japanese profiles (lighter, neutral balance, thinner spine, 15° per side).
What we typically build.
Default options below. Custom variations possible — share your spec and we'll quote.
| Parameter | Options |
|---|---|
| Profiles | German chef, Japanese gyuto, santoku, nakiri, paring, utility, bread (serrated), boning, carving, slicer |
| Blade length | 3" paring → 10" slicer |
| Steel options | 4Cr14 (entry), 8Cr13MoV (mid), 9Cr18MoV (premium), VG-10 (gift-tier), 67-layer Damascus VG-10 core (showcase) |
| Hardness | 55 – 62 HRC |
| Bevel | Double-bevel default (50/50 or 60/40 for Japanese profile), single-bevel available on premium sushi/sashimi |
| Handle materials | Pakkawood, stabilized wood, ABS triple-rivet, POM, micarta, G10 |
| Bolster | Full bolster, half bolster, or no bolster (Japanese style) |
| Construction | Forged or stamped (forged premium-only) |
| MOQ | 500 units per SKU / 300 units for block sets |
| Sample lead time | 12-18 days |
| Production lead time | 35-50 days |
Who buys this, and
how they sell it.
Four typical customer profiles and the spec direction each tends to pick.
Retail chain — value tier
5-piece block, stamped 4Cr14 blades, ABS triple-rivet handles, hardwood block. Target FOB under USD 8/set. MOQ 1,000.
Premium kitchen brand
Hero 8" chef knife, forged 9Cr18MoV blade, pakkawood handle, magnetic gift box. Standalone SKU and 5-piece set option.
Restaurant supply
Pro line — high-carbon stainless, neutral handle, no logo. Sold to chef supply distributors.
Damascus gift tier
67-layer VG-10 core, stabilized wood handle, hand-rubbed satin spine. Showcase SKU for premium gift channels.
Pair this category with…
Most kitchen knives projects use one or both of these.
Frequently asked.
Stamped is laser-cut from sheet steel — lighter, less expensive, lower MOQ. Forged is hammered from a billet, with a full bolster — heavier, premium look, ~30% higher unit cost. Stamped is fine for most retail; forged sells better at premium price points.
German profile is heavier (180-220g for 8"), full-bolster, curved belly for rocking cut, 20° bevel per side, 55-58 HRC. Japanese is lighter (160-180g), thinner spine, flatter belly for push cut, 15° per side, 58-62 HRC. They sell to different buyers.
Yes, but they're a specialty. MOQ is 300 units, lead time +15 days. We use VG-10 or higher-tier steel and hand-finish the urasuki (back hollow grind).
Triple-rivet pakkawood/POM handles are pressed and pinned, then hand-sanded flush. We check for protruding rivets in 100% QC because that's the #1 return reason for kitchen knives on Amazon.
Yes. We tool the block in-house (laser-cut hardwood or molded ABS). Tooling cost USD 300-1,200 depending on complexity, amortized over your first 500 sets.