Japanese Style & Western Innovation

The next generation of kitchen knives from Richardson Sheffield is taking Japanese design forward in a bold new direction.

Kyu is a fluid and amorphic shape which echoes the traditional Japanese bow with its graceful, yet powerful form. A truly unique knife which harnesses the strength and durability of its 21st Century materials, but still embraces the spirit of Japanese culture in an exciting and innovative new design.

Chrome Molybdenum Vanadium High Carbon Stainless Steel Blade

Quite simply the finest quality steel to create much harder, stronger blades that also have significantly greater corrosion resistance.

Superior Rockwell Hardness Rating of 55 HRC

The British standard is 52HRC, Kyu offers you the extra reassurance of superior quality.

Precision Taper Ground Blades

Tapering from the top of the blade to the cutting edge for effortless precision cutting, greater stability, and durability.

Satin Polished Handle

The fluid and organic shapes echo the traditional Japanese bow with its graceful and powerful form.

Dishwasher Safe

Although we would always recommend handwashing our premium Kyu knives, they are also safe to put in the dishwasher. Just remember to remove and hand dry your knives at the end of the rinse cycle, rather than leaving them overnight in a damp environment. If handwashing, please don't leave your knives to soak.

30 Year Guarantee

No quibbles guarantee on the workmanship and materials of the knives, we promise to repair or replace free of charge.

• Sleek & Minimal Lines If we're talking your language, then the chances are you'll be coveting our contemporary designs. Modern is often more about what you leave out than what you put in. So if clutter-free and striking clean lines cut it in your home, you'll love our Modern and Modern Premium collections.
• We're proud to bring this trend to your table with our deceptively simple designs and subtle touches you can feel every time you sit down to eat. Crafted from the finest quality stainless steel and polished for a brilliant shine, available in variously sized sets, in family-sized canteens or as loose cutlery.
• All our Modern patterns are made from fine quality 18/0 stainless steel, is dishwasher safe and comes with a 25-year guarantee against workmanship and materials.