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Japanese Knife Imports in Beverly Hills

5 (53) 8642 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211, United States

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Cutlery store
Importer
Kitchen supply store
Sharpening service

Location on the map

Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, California, US

Phone: +1 310-399-0300
Site: http://japaneseknifeimports....

Opening hours

Monday:11 AM–6 PM
Tuesday:11 AM–6 PM
Wednesday:11 AM–6 PM
Thursday:11 AM–6 PM
Friday:11 AM–6 PM
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed

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Total reviews rating 5

53 Reviews for Japanese Knife Imports 2024:

Review №1

2023-06-05 20:37:23

If you appreciate Japanese steel this place is like Wonderland. Best ever. The care JKI puts into not only their products and also teaching and sharing information on products that may be intimidating at first, makes me want to come back again. You can spend as much you want but they have great knives modestly priced that are wonderful. I could spend hours in there. Josh was super helpful and you can tell he cared about his work. Did not rush us and gave us useful information that will have us return for more products again. JKI for the win, man. Love this place.

Review №2

2024-06-20 21:20:42

About as 5 star as a business gets. LA is a better place because they’re here.

Review №3

2023-12-23 16:56:15

Best knife store in Los Angeles. Astounding selection of Japanese knives. Owner friendly and passionate about sharing his love of Japanese knives and other tools. They have sharpening stones and other items. Prices reflect the quality, and are reasonable for what you get.

Review №4

2023-10-12 19:50:28

I had the pleasure of visiting this traditional Japanese knife boutique in Beverly Hills, and the experience was truly exceptional. From the moment I walked in, I was immersed in a world of craftsmanship and beauty that can only be found in Japanese knife making.The boutiques selection of knives is nothing short of breathtaking. Each blade is a work of art, meticulously crafted by skilled artisans who have honed their craft for generations. The attention to detail and the precision in every knife is awe-inspiring.The knowledgeable and friendly staff at the boutique were eager to share their expertise and passion for these exquisite blades. They took the time to explain the differences between various knife types, helping me find the perfect one for my needs. And use it every single day…The ambiance of the boutique is serene and elegant, reflecting the simplicity and sophistication of Japanese design. Its a place where you can truly appreciate the artistry that goes into creating these knives.I left the boutique with a sense of reverence for the art of Japanese knife making and a beautiful knife that I will cherish for years to come. If youre a connoisseur of fine cutlery or simply appreciate the beauty of craftsmanship, this Japanese knife boutique in Beverly Hills is an absolute must-visit for swords addict.

Review №5

2024-05-21 21:35:53

Why can’t there be more shops like this?! Passionate owners who are masters at their craft. Extremely knowledgeable and impeccable customer service. What a gem of a shop.

Review №6

2022-11-13 00:22:35

After ordering my TF Denka direct from the maker, I wanted to get a new handle. I chose JKI as word in the forums was that they do a good job. I was very pleased. The handle is gorgeous, Jonathan did an incredible job, the communication was top notch and it was sent back within a few days.After getting the handle back, it was placed perfectly, but wasnt where I wanted it (a personal preference that I made no mention of to them), that TF finger rest can make for a very comfortable fit, but also a very specific fit to your hand. Jonathan walked me through exactly how to go about making the adjustment, thanks to his detailed instructions, its now perfect!I couldnt be happier or recommend anyone more. If you need a new WA handle for your knife, these guys do it right, just look at those pics!

Review №7

2023-09-03 07:11:19

One of the most unique, fantastic, and unexpected experiences one could have at a knife store. After my moving company lost my chefs knife, I was told by a friend in the industry to come check out Japanese Knife Imports.Immediately upon arrival, I met Doug. Doug spent almost an hour breaking down the science and style behind different knives until I truly understood what it was that I needed to bring home.This was followed by meeting Jon, who spent just as much time teaching me the styles of knife sharpening and giving me recommendations on all the great places to eat in LA.I think in general, whenever you purchase anything you want to know that the people you are speaking to are not only experts but passionate about what they do. This was easily tangible because these guys are truly nerds about knives. 10/10 recommendation.

Review №8

2023-04-01 04:03:21

I am so happy that I bought the knife here! It’s worth every part! The cutting board feels amazing as well.

Review №9

2022-02-11 10:21:24

Damn this place is great!! Owner is Chef experienced and knows his knives inside and out. They have great products. Both tools and kitchen apparel. You do not have to be industry focused to get great use out of many of their tools. Thank you for all the help and information on my visit. I will be back to make more purchases!

Review №10

2023-06-24 00:39:33

Simply the best store for Japanese knives and sharpening. Customer service is impeccable - It was easy to schedule an appointment and Josh did a great sharpening job sharpening my knife. He even walked me through the process and gave me some pointers on how I could do a better job sharpening it myself.

Review №11

2024-05-23 19:50:32

The staff was extremely welcoming and knowledgeable. The selection of knifes was plentiful and just what I was looking for.

Review №12

2019-12-02 20:38:58

This was such a great experience. I went in to purchase my first Japanese knife and Jon spent time educating me about the different knives and how to use it. Not only that, but I got some great food tips. Thank you again, Ill be back!!

Review №13

2018-06-09 22:00:09

I love this place. I was directed here when I first moved to LA, and it does not disappoint. Great selection of knives, with friendly customer service. If you need a saya, just ask. If they dont have one, they offer custom made. How great is that?

Review №14

2021-10-26 23:26:38

Very nice little shop. A little hard to pick out just driving by. Happy with our experience and purchase. Thanks! 🔪 ❤

Review №15

2019-07-18 23:21:07

Excellent service, great knife sharpening and a great selection of knives! Will definitely come back again pretty soon. Staff is super friendly and professional.

Review №16

2022-02-17 14:30:56

Jonathan is amazing. I ordered two knives for y husbands birthday and Jonathan was so attentive. Sharpened them and send a personalized note. My husband absolutely loved the gift. And the knives are beautiful and amazing quality. Thank you again Jonathan!!

Review №17

2022-08-15 20:10:08

Pretty sure another 5 star review isnt going to change anyones mind. However, I am going to add it here anyways. Jon has been fantastic, he replies to his emails promptly, and the knives are stellar for the price. I am just a home cook so I only purchased the Gesshin stainless series. They are thin, sharp, and handle very very well. The extra room that was added for the pinch grip is fantastic and allows you to use the entire blade length. The only negative thing that I can find is that the edges on the spine can be somewhat sharp out of the box. However, a couple quick passes on a 1k grit stone clears that right up.I will continue to buy all of my knives here.Edit: After a new order for the Uraku Nakiri I would give even higher praise. The knife is amazing. The first package was lost via a UPS error and Jon was up front about the process and handled everything quickly. A replacement was shipped out ASAP. I have been to a lot of small business, even managed one, and I havent seen service that good.Not sure how to respond to your reply to my initial review. I didnt know until it was in my hand, I am not concerned about it nor do I think it detracts from the product. If another buyer reads this ask Jon to touch that up for you if you arent comfortable doing it yourself!

Review №18

2022-06-28 15:05:02

Wow! I am truly impressed by the customer care. I walked in just curios about getting a Japanese knife and Kevin walked me through showing me a dozen knifes explaining every single one and steel types. He walked me though the pros and cones of each knife. He really helped make a decision of which type of knife to get. A+++++ customer experience

Review №19

2017-12-16 08:55:25

I had a fantastic experience with Jonathon. Excellent service which included going through which sharpening stones worked best for my preference, giving me great information on the equipment/accessories and selecting a awesome knife which was in my price range. In fact, he suggested I not spend too much money on stones and knives before I have the appropriate skills which I really appreciate. I have no complaints other than I wish I had more time to spend in this awesome establishment.

Review №20

2019-12-26 15:20:45

I came in to purchase a knife and can attest that the customer service is amazing! I don’t know much about knives except from internet research but Jon sat with me for nearly 40 minutes and explained everything I could need to know without the slightest hint of condescension- even during holidays when I’m sure they’re super busy with online orders. Patient, knowledgeable, attentive, the list goes on. I’m so excited about my new knife and will be returning to have it sharpened. For the same price as a fancy big box store knife, you can walk out of here with a much better knife, all the while supporting a family-run business. Thanks Jon & family!

Review №21

2019-09-08 19:15:17

Really great guys. We came in to get my partner’s knives sharpened and get a broken tip re-shaped and sharpened - and even though they have too much of a backup and aren’t accepting new business right now, they brought us back and talked to us for a while about some of the work they do and were real cool about apologizing for not being able to currently do the work we needed. We’ll come back because of their great attitudes. And they gave us tips on a great burger in the area!

Review №22

2019-12-02 13:16:59

Jon has been fantastic. I made an error with the shipping address for my order and Jon went out of his way to correct the issue immediately and continued to check up on me to make sure everything was ok. He deserves every high praise sent his way. And his YouTube channel is an incredible resource for anyone wanting to learn more about Japanese knives. Thanks Jon, youre awesome.

Review №23

2019-10-09 00:53:25

Jon is incredibly welcoming and helpful. I walked in with absolutely no knowledge of knives and Jon was more than happy to go into full detail about any knife that caught my eye. Its evident he really cares that his customers leave with the appropriate tools more than anything else. Whether its your 1st knife or 50th knife, I highly recommend checking out Japanese Knife Imports!

Review №24

2019-09-23 17:39:52

I dont write reviews but I had to write this one. I took my yanagiba to Japanese Knife Imports yesterday knowing that they werent taking in any new knives for sharpening due to a 3month backlog but hoping they could take a look at it and tell me whats wrong with it. Josh not only explained to me what is wrong with it, but explained to me how to fix it, drew it out for me, started the process for me, gave me a hands-on sharpening tutorial, and explained different types of stones! In this day and age of cutthroat competition and focus on the bottom-line, it was incredible to experience first-hand how gracious Josh was with his time and knowledge. Im just a home cook so I dont have a lot of knife sharpening needs, but whatever they are, from now on Im only going to Japanese knife imports!

Review №25

2021-12-20 22:41:10

Incredible customer service, the owner of the shop is so so SO helpful. If you want quality knifes or a gift for someone who loves sushi, this is where it is at!I will always buy my knives from Japanese Knife Imports!

Review №26

2019-10-27 05:11:42

Im absolutely floored by the level of customer service I received from Jon and his team. My experience was above and beyond every reasonable expectation. This is not a normal retail experience, Japanese Knife Imports serves a higher calling than sales.

Review №27

2023-01-26 15:39:34

I bought my mandolin from JKI via mail order from their website; excellent, fast and friendly fulfillment, I highly recommend them.

Review №28

2017-04-19 16:20:49

Wow! What a GREAT find!Ive always been a fan of Japanese culture even working on a project outside of Tokyo and living in Japan for a short time.Recently I decided that I wanted my cutlery to be sharpened with the same precision that the Japanese knives and cutting tools have.I read up on Japanese whetstones, looked at some videos on the whetstones and methods that the Japanese use when they sharpen knives and then found a local shop called Japanese Knife Imports.I walked in and was amazed at how much it felt like walking into a shop in Japan.Fine Japanese knives, tools, whetstones and ceramics all on display in an earthy style.There is nothing commercial about this store... I felt like I walked into an art gallery and that I was surrounded by works of art..The owner Jon came out to greet me and was incredibly knowledgeable, informative and generous with his time.I told him what I was looking to do and what my budget was.After answering all of my questions as well as asking me a few to get an understanding of my needs, he talked about the different whetstones their functions and then took me into the back of his shop and had me try out the types of stones that he had discussed and felt would best suit my requirements for the range of cutlery that I own.As he did this, he provided various explanations about what to do while sharpening as well as emphasizing the importance of how the blade felt to me (tactile experience is his description) as it moved across each type of whetstone that I tried.When we were finished and I walked out of his store, I left not just with a purchase for myself, I also left with an experience.And it didnt end there.I hadnt looked in the bag and when I arrived home and went to take my stone out, I found that it was boxed and wrapped as though it was a fine tool or jewelry from an artisan who has vast pride in their workmanship and is presenting you with something special.It was like a small visual feast, the paper was elegant and the box wrapped in that Japanese style of “simplicity is beauty” and I felt kind of guilty unwrapping it..Knowledgeable businesses owners that not only love what they do, but really care about providing great service to the individual, as Jon (and his assistant Josh) had shown me, are (for me) a rare find.If your looking to purchase Japanese cutlery (whether you know what you want or are looking to learn), handmade, wood kiln fired ceramics, cutting tools (like small Japanese axes) or lessons on how to sharpen a knife from a master, this is the place..

Review №29

2021-05-11 01:02:05

Jon Broida runs a solid operation. Hes seriously trustworthy, passionate, effective, skilled and friendly. Customer service is personal, and warm.The first knife I bought (off the JKI website) was back in February of 2016 - an all purpose, rustic Kurouchi, big blue gyuto. I called in before pulling the trigger, and they guided me right. Later that year, I gifted a yanagiba to a friend, and he was seriously stoked. Somehow, I ended up checking out with an extra knife, but with one email, Jon sorted the order out, refunded me, and made sure I wasnt annoyed.Five years and a few work trips to Japan later, I amassed in my kitchen an effective toolkit of about a half dozen knives of varying shapes, steels, and sizes.One pandemic day in July 2020, the magnetic knife-holder fell, and broke knife tips, my heart, and my effing voice from the scream I let out.I reached out to Jon, who told me that they had to cease sharpening ops, and would I like to send them to someone else. Would I ****. I said Id wait. Good thing I did.Sent them out last week, just got them back, and Im over the moon with the results and the value for money. Dont kid yourself - this guy takes care of a *lot* more knives than you ever will, so if you need re-tipping or some proper care for that heavy single-bevel deba, send it to Jon.Highly recommended, would give JKI ten stars if I could.

Review №30

2023-02-16 01:10:16

Great shop with a super friendly team, great services and amazing knife collection. Theres a lot to learn and theyre really patient and helpful throughout!

Review №31

2017-05-05 20:51:53

Jon and Josh took great care of us. I had a knife with a badly broken tip and they fixed it perfectly in a matter of moments. They were so kind to us, we decided to add a new knife to our kitchen. Well definitely be back. Thanks guys!

Review №32

2019-07-06 17:08:19

I recently bought a gengetsu 240 mm semi-stainless wa-gyuto from Japanese knife imports. Besides the knife being one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever held, they called me (first time customer) after my order to make sure I understood the details of the knife and to make sure I was comfortable with the purchase I was making. They also sharpened the knife for me before shipping. I rarely write reviews, but this customer service went above and beyond what I’d ever expected from an online order. I will probably never buy a knife from anyone else.

Review №33

2022-06-03 03:07:38

Jonathan is the nicest dude. even if you make a mistake and get your knives very wet to the point of rust, Jonathan will help you out with a smile on his face. Definitely stop by here!

Review №34

2019-03-16 22:42:56

I came in without a clue on what I needed to get. I was looking for a gift and Josh was so helpful in recommending some knives explaining their strengths and weaknesses. I definitely recommend this place. They have a variety of Japanese knives and some accessories.

Review №35

2022-12-22 00:27:00

Genuine, courteous, and knowledgeable. Most certainly a positive experience. Exceeded expectations.Being a dumb man, I was gonna wrap the gifts in printer paper, the shop wrapped them for me. Thank you knife dood.

Review №36

2019-10-31 01:46:30

Two days ago I ordered a Gesshin Uraku 240mm Stainless Wa-Gyuto from Japanese Knife Imports. I opted for the standard shipping that was included free with my order. I live in Boston, so I expected my Gyuto to arrive sometime next week. This evening, I was treated by finding a package waiting for me. In two days time they were able to sharpen, package, write me a semi-personalized letter to thank me for my business, and ship it to me. The packaging was tasteful. It included a description of the line of knives mine was from and what the Gesshin name originated from, I believe it meant Heart Moon based on the owners in-laws Japanese pottery.The knife itself was beefier than I expected. I was unable to handle them, so I studied a reddit community, (/rt/chefknives), to help me choose the right knife for my needs. Since it is Japanese with a traditional handle, I expected something more fragile.Thanks for the help Chefknives Reddit community, but I fear I spent too much time with you and I may be looking for a laser soon.

Review №37

2021-12-01 04:37:01

Blown away by this place, went in looking for a knife for work and got a full consultation and help finding the right knife. The two employees were very knowledgeable and enthusiastic and I couldnt be happier with the knife they helped me pick out.

Review №38

2023-09-21 20:20:35

Went in to sharpen some knives and picked up a new pairing knife. Everyone is so friendly and helpful.

Review №39

2018-02-10 23:45:27

Great place for culinary professionals. Jon and his wife answered every question I had and guided me through what I needed. Loved his inventory and the expertise. Would definitely return for future purchases.

Review №40

2020-07-09 20:03:16

The customer service is exceptional . My knife was completely dull and had a major chip, it looks brand new and even sharper then the day i bought it .

Review №41

2014-04-12 02:10:31

Incredible selection of craftsman/artisan Japanese kitchen knives, sharpening stones, and related items. Also professional sharpening and repairs of Japanese made knives. Definitely worth checking out.

Review №42

2018-06-16 00:13:13

Super experience from Josh who really took the time to find the knife best suited to me. Awesome place!

Review №43

2017-12-10 04:06:21

Very nice and helpful owner and staff in here they have a plethora of known ledge about all things knives.

Review №44

2019-08-26 22:06:23

Incredible service. Jon is passionate and helpful! Will do business here again.

Review №45

2021-07-08 18:44:05

Excellent service! I would recommend and buy from them again.

Review №46

2023-09-26 22:39:24

Customer service is beyond great.

Review №47

2018-10-08 01:38:12

Outstanding customer service, great knowledge of there product, cant beat it

Review №48

2014-09-16 23:03:27

Excellent folks very knowledgeable and dedicated.Completely trustworthy people.

Review №49

2019-01-05 18:06:27

Amazing service. Sharing extensive knowledge

Review №50

2018-12-22 00:38:16

Ive never been someplace with such knowledgeable staff,

Review №51

2024-07-05 01:30:26

JKI offers a curated selection of knives from renowned Japanese blacksmiths. These arent your average mass-produced blades; theyre handcrafted works of art with exceptional sharpness and performance.JKI goes beyond just selling knives. Their team, led by the knowledgeable Jon, is passionate about helping you find the perfect knife for your needs. Theyd rather steer you away from an expensive mistake than make a quick sale.JKIs website is a treasure trove of information. They offer detailed descriptions, care guides, and even sharpening tutorials.JKI doesnt just sell knives, they sell the whole experience. From the beautiful presentation boxes to their secure packaging, they take pride in everything they do.

Review №52

2023-09-12 19:55:28

Wow, the best place where you can buy any kind of knives, they are very friendly, if you dont speak English, dont worry, they help you, the best place ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Review №53

2019-10-16 02:53:16

Top boss, a passionate team! Thanks for all the advice and explanationsFrench 👍