Japanese Knife Myths & Buyer Warnings

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The Truth About Damascus Knives This Holiday Season

If you're shopping for Damascus knives this holiday season, make sure you see what independent reviewers and knife experts have uncovered.

Multiple top-ranking articles and investigative reviews have exposed 40+ “Fake Japanese Advertisers” — brands that imply Japanese origin, Japanese steel, or Japanese craftsmanship…

Even though their knives are actually made in China.

These are not my claims. I’m simply sharing the independent resources so you can decide for yourself.

Brands Exposed in the Articles

Brands covered in these 4 articles include:

Seido
Senken
…and 40+ more Japanese-sounding brands

Each brand on my list links directly to the specific independent article where it was exposed, along with guides on how to spot misleading marketing so you can protect yourself from the next wave of imitators.

Looking for REAL Japanese Knives?

If you are truly looking for knives made in Japan, check out my link below to my recommendations of top online sources to buy authentic quality Japanese knives.

👉 Click here for my best choice of online authentic Made in Japan retailers

What Independent Experts Say About Xinzuo

“100+ Knives I have tested, I believe Xinzuo has the potential to be the best, if not already the number one, kitchen knife manufacturer in China, especially when comparing them to the 100+ knives I have tested, particularly in terms of quality control, materials, and heat treatment.”

— June 2023 Chef Panko

“Excited about the Xinzuo and Hezhen knives. After seeing some of the grinds combined with the unique design and good heat treatment I believe that they have surpassed even some manufacturers outside of China.”

— June 2023 Chef Panko

👉 Click here for more Chef Panko quotes & review links

👇 Here are the Brands that have made it into Santa's naughty list