The Torii Series | Nine Hand-Forged Japanese Knives
Nine hand-forged Japanese knives.
One for every cut you'll ever make.
Hammer-finished blades that release food as you cut, ground to a 12° edge and balanced on octagonal maple handles. Built for home cooks who are done fighting their knives.
Extra 20% off any 2+ knives, and a FREE knife of your choice on orders over $140 — all applied automatically at checkout
Sound Familiar?
Your knife is why cooking feels like a chore
- Onion slices glued to the side of the blade, every single cut
- Tomatoes crushed instead of sliced
- Sawing back and forth where one stroke should do
- A hand that aches before dinner's even prepped
- A block full of knives and still no right one for the job
None of that is a skill problem. It's a steel problem.
The Difference
The Torii release face & 12° edge
Every Torii blade is hand-forged from 7Cr17MoV high carbon steel, then hammer-finished by hand. Those dimples aren't decoration — they break the suction between food and steel, so slices fall away instead of sticking.
Hammered release face
Hand-peened dimples reduce surface contact, releasing wet vegetables and proteins as you cut.
12° razor edge
Ground nearly twice as fine as a typical Western factory edge, so the blade glides instead of wedging.
Octagonal maple wa-handle
Light, balanced and grippy in any hold, with a honey resin ferrule where hand meets steel.
The Lineup
Nine gates. Every cut covered.
Tap any blade for full details. Not sure where to start? The 8" Gyuto handles 90% of daily prep.
8" Gyuto
10" Sakimaru
9" Kiritsuke
8" Bunka
7" Santoku
7" Nakiri
7" Chef Knife
6" Petty
5" Utility
Add any two and an extra 20% comes off both, automatically.
Build Your Set & Save
The more gates you walk through, the less each costs
Pick any 2+ singles
Extra 20% off
Mix and match any blades. Example: Gyuto + Nakiri is $230 $131.92 after the automatic 20%.
Build My Pair
Three Gates Set
$245.85$159.00
The starter trio: 9" Kiritsuke, 7" Chef and 6" Petty. Save $86, and it clears $140 — so your free knife comes with it.
Get the Trio
Nine Gates Set
$740.55$369.95
The complete series — all nine blades for half what they cost apart. Save over $370, free knife included.
Claim the Full SetAnd On Top Of Everything
Spend $140+, pick a FREE knife
Once your cart passes $140, a picker appears at checkout with a selection of blades — choose any one and it ships free with your order. It stacks with every discount on this page, and every Gates Set qualifies instantly. No code, no hoops.
Also available: Gyuto & Utility, Kiritsuke & Petty and Chef & Utility duos ($99.95) and the Four Gates Set ($189.95).
What To Expect
From first cut to forever
Day 1 — The first slice
Unbox, cut one tomato, understand immediately why a 12° edge is different.
Week 1 — Prep stops being a chore
Onions fall away from the hammered face. Dinner prep gets measurably faster.
Day 99 — Decision day
Love it or send it back for a full refund. That's the whole policy.
Year 10 — Still your knife
Hand-wash, dry, hone now and then. The free lifetime warranty covers the rest, for as long as you own it.
Questions, Answered
Everything you'd want to know
Is a hand-forged 12° edge hard to look after?
No. Torii blades are forged from 7Cr17MoV high carbon steel, which resists staining far better than traditional carbon steels. Care is three habits: hand-wash, dry with a towel, and hone occasionally. Skip the dishwasher and it will outlast most kitchens.
Which knife should I start with?
The 8" Gyuto covers about 90% of everyday prep. If you want a ready-made kit, the Three Gates Set pairs long slicing, everyday chopping and detail work in one box.
How do the offers work? Do I need a code?
No codes, ever. Add any 2+ single knives and an extra 20% comes off automatically at checkout. Pass $140 and a picker appears at checkout where you choose your free knife. Full details on our Current Offers page.
What if it's not for me?
Cook with it for 99 days. If it isn't the sharpest, most-reached-for knife you own, send it back for every penny — no forms, no fights. And every blade carries a free lifetime warranty for as long as you own it.
Cross the gate, risk-free
99 days to fall in love with it. A lifetime warranty after that. The best prices the Torii Series will see this season — and a free knife of your choice when your order clears $140. All applied automatically.
Offers apply automatically at checkout and may change at any time.