About
KYOCERA - made in Japan.
The Japanese technology company Kyocera was founded in 1959 as a small business and is now a highly diversified global company with over 80,000 employees.
Since 1984, Kyocera has been manufacturing kitchen knives with blades made of zirconia ceramic in Sendai, Japan, making the company a pioneer in the production of ceramic blades. The long-standing experience in fine ceramic materials - for example, from medicine and aerospace - flows into the production of high-quality, robust, and sharp ceramic knives.
Kyocera Ceramic Knives
Kyocera's ceramic knives are something special due to their high-quality material and thoughtful design: The blades are hand-ground, flexible, and extremely sharp. Another advantage: They maintain their cutting ability for an extremely long time.
Kyocera's ceramic blades are made from particularly high-quality zirconia ceramic, an ultra-lightweight high-tech material that is extremely hard and corrosion-free, also used in aerospace applications. The dense and smooth blade surface allows for precise and ultra-thin cuts and does not transport metal ions. This makes it odorless and tasteless.
The easy handling also makes the ceramic knives a must-have for every kitchen, as the ultra-light tools weigh much less than comparable steel products. The ergonomically shaped handles fit comfortably in the hand. This makes cutting food both effortless and precise. Preparing and cooking healthy meals with Kyocera's ceramic knives becomes child's play. Cleaning is also uncomplicated, as the blades are dishwasher safe.
Diverse yet Unique
Kyocera's range of ceramic knives includes six series: Kizuna, Japan, Chowa, Shin, and Shin Nature, as well as the Gen series. The knives differ in color, shape, and handle material, but all share the same outstanding properties. Thanks to the various blade sizes and shapes, they are perfect for fish, meat, vegetables, and fruit. Depending on the series and size, prices start at €34.95, and additional kitchen utensils such as mills, graters, and peelers are also available. In Germany, Kyocera products are sold in specialty stores and of course online.
Manufacturing Process
The raw material from which Kyocera ceramic blades are made is called "zirconia ceramic" and comes from its own mine in Australia.
At the beginning of the manufacturing process, the zirconia ceramic is finely ground, providing the basis for an optimized density of the material.
The ceramic nanoparticles are shaped under a pressure of about 300 tons for 2 minutes and then hardened in fire at over 1,400° Celsius.
The "black" series is even processed with 20,000 tons of pressure and hardened a second time at over 1,500° C after an initial hardening.
After an initial grinding process in the silicon carbide drum, the blanks are handed over to the master grinders. Continuing the traditional grinding art of the samurai in Kyoto, the entire surface of the blade is manually ground razor-sharp in several steps on the diamond wheel by master craftsmen.
The particularly fine nanoparticles, which are only produced by Kyocera today, make it possible for the blade to be particularly flat, flexible, extremely sharp, and at the same time very light.
These special properties ensure a more break-resistant and flexible blade compared to competing products. At the same time, the blade is extremely sharp and remains sharp for a very long time.
THE ADVANTAGES
The special properties of Kyocera ceramic knives make cooking a pure pleasure: the dense and smooth surface of the blade allows for an absolutely precise cut, the extreme hardness of the material ensures an above-average long-lasting sharpness, and it is surprisingly light, extremely flexible, and corrosion-free. Thus, they are ideal for food preparation.
Highest cutting quality with very long-lasting sharpness for very straight, fine cuts and comfortable working - preferred by sushi chefs.
- In the paper stack test by Stiftung Warentest, the best steel knife managed 87 pages, while the Kyocera ceramic knife cut through 270 pages, more than three times as much. Per cut, it requires up to 3x less effort and glides noticeably easier through the cutting material.
Additional advantages of the Zirkonia Z206 (white) and Z212 (black):
- resistant to oils, acids, juices, and salts (no rusting)
- does not release metal ions or other impurities
- germ-free, does not alter the smell, taste, or appearance of food
- tedious re-sharpening is eliminated for a long time
- high-tech material with very long-lasting sharpness
- dense and smooth blade surface allows for absolutely precise cuts
- ultra-light knives with ergonomic handle shape
