Ichika · VG10 Damascus

Ichika Damascus Steel Knife with coloured Octagonal Handle

5,458.00TL

A statement knife with personality. 67-layer VG10 Damascus with octagonal handle in unique colours — no two knives are alike.

Damascus steel knife range with coloured octagonal handle
VG10 67-layer Japanese steel construction
Available as 5pc set or individual knives (Chef/Santoku/Nakiri/Kiritsuke)
Razor-sharp out of the box + free worldwide delivery

Choose your Ichika 6 options

5-Piece Set 19,102.00TLSave 8,185TL

7" Santoku Knife 5,458.00TL

8.5" Chef Knife 5,458.00TL

7" Nakiri Knife 5,458.00TL

8.5" Kiritsuke Knife 5,458.00TL

8" Butcher Knife 5,458.00TL

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4.86★ rated From 56 verified reviews

What’s in the box

5 pieces, one set

Every piece below comes in the set, ready to use from day one.

Bought separately: 27,290.00TL
Set price: 19,102.00TL
You save: 8,188.00TL

8.5" Chef Knife5,458.00TL
7" Santoku Knife5,458.00TL
7" Nakiri Knife5,458.00TL
8.5" Kiritsuke Knife5,458.00TL
8" Butcher Knife5,458.00TL

The steel

Why VG10 Damascus?

Every Ichika blade is precision-forged around a VG10 Japanese steel core with 67 layers of stainless steel, then hand-finished to a mirror polish.

67 Layers
Stainless Damascus for strength, stain resistance and longevity.
VG10 Japanese steel core
For excellent performance and durability.
Mirror Polished edge
Hand-finished for precise, clean cuts.
8 Sided handle
An ergonomic octagonal grip in unique colours.

Specifications

Blade: VG10 core, 67-layer Damascus steel
Edge: Hand-finished, mirror-polished
Handle: Octagonal, colours vary (can’t be chosen)
Knives: 8.5" chef, 8.5" kiritsuke, 8" butcher, 7" santoku, 7" nakiri

Care

Use on wood or plastic boards only
Hand wash and keep the blade clean and dry to avoid rust
Hone regularly and sharpen when it stops slicing cleanly
Not for bones or frozen food

In your kitchen

No two handles are alike.

Every octagonal handle comes in its own mix of colours, so the knife on your board is one of a kind.

How it compares

Ichika vs the usual suspects

Feature	Ichika	Supermarket knife	German steel knife
Cutting feel	Effortless, clean cuts with light pressure	Tears and squashes soft food	Clean, but needs more force
Stays sharp	VG10 core keeps its edge for longer	Dulls quickly	Needs honing more often
Precision work	Mirror-polished edge for slicing and detail	Thick, clumsy blade	Heavier, thicker blade
Value	67-layer Damascus from 5,458.00TL	Cheap, but replaced often	Premium prices for softer steel

Feature	Ichika	Supermarket	German
Cutting feel	Yes	No	Partly
Stays sharp	Yes	No	Partly
Precision work	Yes	No	Partly
Value	Yes	Partly	No

4.86/5

Loved in home and pro kitchens

Based on 56 reviews

Fantastic knife

This knife is great. I have tried typical store bought brand which have been good but never fantastic. I bought this based on a TikTok review and have to say it was the best decision I ever made. Chopping vegetables and meats isn’t daunting anymore.

It’s a pretty knife as well as functional.

Better than expected

Really pleased with knife, very very sharp

Unique designs, and nicely weighted very sharp knives

I was looking for a unique set of knives that would feel nice to use and actually cut meat, fish and veg without any hassle. Santoku's knives fitted the bill perfectly. The Damascus effect blades are very pretty, and the swirling random colours in the handles so unusual - they feel like they once belonged in a baroque Victorian kitchen. They also work beautifully - I've had no problem cutting through everything I've tried them on, and the weight makes them comfortabel and easy to use. They're also sharp enough that I'm very careful washing them! I'm very happy with my purchase, and am alreday considering other knives from the range.