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Katto Katto
Chefs Knives

Chefs Knives

Our Chefs Knives are the perfect all-rounder capable of everything from vegetable preparation through to carving. Each one is handmade and features our award-winning Equipoise™ weighted handle.

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Leather Scabbard

Chefs Leather Scabbard

Engraving

Engraving

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UK

We offer free next day delivery with all UK orders over £50. Place your order before 12pm Monday to Friday for same day dispatch. Orders placed after 12pm (or on weekends) will be dispatched on the next working day. Shipping costs £5 for orders under £50.

USA

We offer free express shipping (3 to 5 days) with all USA orders over £100.

Europe

We offer free express shipping (3 to 5 days) with all European orders over £100. You may have to settle import fees / duties.

Rest of World

We offer Express Shipping (5 to 10 days) with all worldwide orders. You may have to settle import fees / duties.

Free Sharpening

We offer a free knife sharpening service to all Katto Rewards members.

To find out more click here.

Free 100 day Returns

You can return your order free of charge for 100 days after purchase. Just email customers@katto.shop to arrange this.

Please note this does not apply to engraved orders which are non-refundable.

Product Details

Each of our chefs knives are made by us, by hand in our Sheffield workshop. Discover more about our workshop by clicking here.

Blade steel: Japanese AUS-10

Blade length: 8inch/~203mm 

Total length: 13.5inch/340mm

WHAT'S IN THE BOX?

All Katto knives come beautifully wrapped in a custom box and ribbon. We include a lucky penny with every order as well as care instructions.

We provide a card scabbard as standard. However, we recommend our bespoke leather scabbards if you plan to store knives in a drawer.

Engraving FAQs

How long does engraving take?
Orders with engraving take the same time as those without. If you order before 12pm Monday-Friday you will receive your order on the next day. Orders outside of those hours will be dispatched on the next working day.

How many letters can I have?
We can engrave up to 18 characters.

Can you engrave emojis and other languages?
Yes we will engrave exactly what you enter into the box above. We cannot engrave images or pictures.

What font do you use?
We use Times New Roman for all engravings.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

  • 5 stars: 641 (97%)
  • 4 stars: 13 (2%)
  • 3 stars: 4 (1%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 4 (1%)
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Gwyther
Brought the chef set for my son and he

Brought the chef set for my son and he absolutely loves them looks stunning on the rack and personal with his name engraved

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Rosie
Amazing Birthday Present!

I bought this knife for my boyfriend’s birthday. It arrived in beautiful packaging and the engraving looks amazing!

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Andrew H.
Bought one last year and now don't use anything else other than a paring knife

Bought one last year and now don't use anything else other than a paring knife. Really comfortable handle and high quality steel blade. So ordered another one as a gift for a friend who was so impressed with mine.

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Anonymous
Beautiful gift

Beautiful gift

The packaging was beautiful. We had the knife engraved and it made a stunning gift. I love that it can be sent back to be sharpened.

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Cherylmeek
These beauties - Style & substance

Oh, I am in love with these beauties! my set of three knives are so beautiful and so sharp too. So well made and designed. These will see me right in the kitchen for years. But, watch your fingers, boy are they sharp.

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Neilsluton
10/10 love my chef

10/10 love my chef knife

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Will
Superb

Balanced knife, attractive, excellent service. Will be buying more from Katto.

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Anonymous
Had sn issue with delivery but it was resolved by the katto team

Had sn issue with delivery but it was resolved by the katto team, which im greatful for

Onto the knife, its a great product, very sharp, great weight to it

My only problem is, I already own the Nigeria knife, and this is very much not needed to have both.

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Jane
Really like it.

Delivered next working day. Well packaged - apart from “note” - hand written, maybe get some calligraphy pens - smarten it up a bit! ? Very sharp knife , stylish, feels a perfect weight, so far so good. Sliced as you would expect a £150 knife to slice, extremely good. The leather scabbard is absolute quality. Engraving makes a good gift. Free sharpening- hope that works well too.

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Kelly
Excellent craftsmanship great set of knives

Excellent craftsmanship great set of knives would highly recommend this company

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Connor

Handle is a bit awkward, blade is great quality

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R B.
I bought this for my husband’s birthday engraved

I bought this for my husband’s birthday engraved with his initials he now wants the whole set and the rest!! Amazing craftsmanship 10/10

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James
Beautifully made

Beautifully made, looks stunning, weight is perfect and razor sharp what more do you need

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Karen
Gift for chef

My son is a chef and I bought this knife for him. We are from Sheffield and he is moving to Australia and this was a perfect gift to remind him of home. He is very happy with its quality.

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Vinnie
Highly recommend

Highly recommend. A comfortable knife & sharp, I work in a professional kitchen and anything I’ve got from katto works well with everything! Will be getting more.

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Ellie W.
Perfect gift! Beautiful product and service

I bought this knife as a present for my husband and it did not disappoint.
The packaging, extra details (the penny) and hand written gift note was a beautiful touch.
You can tell the effort that goes into the knives but also the full experience.

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Drew M.
The chefs knife is well made and balanced and super sharp well definitely be buying more of there

The chefs knife is well made and balanced and super sharp well definitely be buying more of there knifes....

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Hilary
I bought this as a gift for my brother’s 50th birthday

I bought this as a gift for my brother’s 50th birthday, it arrived quickly and beautifully wrapped. As a keen cook myself I cheekily tried it out, wow this knife is beautiful to use and I’m now unsure if my brother will actually receive this gift. Highly recommend.

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Paul G.
Chef knife

Ordered one day came next Beutifully packaged 5 Stars The knife itself is a work of art and a pleasure to use 5 Stars

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Dylan
Oh my god I love it!

Oh my god I love it!
Super high quality, great weight to it and all round 10/10

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Aisling
I have bought a few of your products

I have bought a few of your products, they are all beautiful and the service is always excellent- thank you

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Mrs T.J.W.
This knife was recommended to me for a Professor’s 60th birthday gift

This knife was recommended to me for a Professor’s 60th birthday gift, which I chose to have engraved for him.
I am so pleased with the quality of the chiefs knife, and the engraving just makes it even more personal, thank you for making this item a memorable one regards TJW 👨‍🍳

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Rufus

amazing knife

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Ben
Awesome knife at a fair price point

Awesome knife at a fair price point. Received as a birthday present, really happy with it and now looking at purchasing a couple others to build my kitchen set out.

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Ben
Real quality knife at a very fair price

Real quality knife at a very fair price. Can’t wait to put it through its paces.

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Ben
Awesome product at a fair price

Receive the Katto Chef’s knife as a birthday gift and really happy with it. The quality is awesome and it has a really good weight to it. Looking forward to putting it through its paces in the kitchen. Like it so much I’m looking at get a couple more Kattos to complete the set!

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Anonymous
Bought as a present

Bought as a present. The website was easy to navigate and based on previous reviews I purchased a knife and chopping board. Delivery was on time and excellent packaging.

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Anonymous
Very pleased

Bought these for a present and the recipient is delighted

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Mark
Craftsmanship at is best

I don’t often leave reviews, but this knife deserves one.

I’ve used a lot of chef’s knives over the years, and the Katto Chef’s Knife genuinely stands out. From the moment I picked it up, it felt perfectly balanced and comfortable in the hand. The craftsmanship is exceptional, and you can tell it’s been designed by people who understand what chefs actually need.

The blade is incredibly sharp and holds its edge remarkably well. Whether I’m finely slicing herbs, preparing vegetables, trimming meat or tackling larger jobs, it glides through everything with very little effort. The precision it gives has genuinely made food preparation faster and more enjoyable.

As someone who spends a great deal of time in professional kitchens, I appreciate tools that combine performance with reliability. The Katto knife has quickly become the one I reach for first every day. It’s not just a beautiful knife—it’s a serious working tool that inspires confidence every time you use it.

If you’re looking for a chef’s knife that performs at a professional level while feeling fantastic in the hand, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the Katto Chef’s Knife. It’s one of the best investments I’ve made for my kitchen, and I expect it will be with me for many years to come.

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Wilfmallinson
Great design

Great design, razor sharp and effortless to use

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Johnrhoward
Beautiful knife

Beautiful knife, great balance - it would be nice to have your name engraved on it somewhere

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Anonymous
Perfect all round knife!

Absolutely love this knife! Arrived surgically sharp and perfectly balanced! I look forward to many more years cooking with it!

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