Xinzuo and Hezhen Reviewed by Cooks

Versatile all-purpose knives designed for slicing, chopping and preparing meat, fish and vegetables.

HezhenChef

Hezhen Ultimate 8.3" Chef

Hezhen's flagship chef knife — Austrian BOHLER M390 powder core wrapped in 145 layers of Damascus, finished with a DLC coating and a solid carbon-fiber handle.

$2559.3/10

HezhenChef

Hezhen 8.3" Chef

A 8.3" chef knife from Hezhen with a 3-layer Composite (10Cr15CoMoV core) blade and red sandalwood handle — a strong AliExpress value in the chef format.

$958.6/10

XinzuoChef

Xinzuo 6.5" Chef

Measuring at a maneuverable 6.5 inches, this chef knife provides excellent control and a razor-sharp edge suitable for diverse culinary techniques.

$859.2/10

HezhenChef

Hezhen 8.1" Chef

This entry-level chef knife uses reliable German steel paired with a warm sandalwood handle, offering durability and value.

$558.7/10

Versatile all-purpose knives with angled tips, ideal for chopping, slicing and precise cutting.

XinzuoBunka

Xinzuo Zhi Bunka

A budget 8-inch bunka in German 1.4116 stainless with a pakka wood handle — sharp out of the box, easy to maintain, and priced like a beater.

$358.1/10

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Hezhen 5.8" Bunka

A 5.8" bunka knife from Hezhen with a 3-layer Composite (10Cr15CoMoV core) blade and red sandalwood handle — a strong AliExpress value in the bunka format.

$808.6/10

XinzuoBunka

Xinzuo Mo 8.31" Bunka

Blending the aesthetics of a Bunka with the utility of a Chef knife, this tool offers a flatter profile ideal for push-cutting.

$1129.2/10

XinzuoBunka

Xinzuo 440C 3-Layer 8.3" Bunka

A no-frills 210 mm bunka with a 440C core forged between two stainless jackets, run at 60 HRC and finished with a black G10 handle — a lot of steel for the money.

$799.6/10

Compact, versatile knives designed for trimming, slicing and other precise everyday tasks.

HezhenUtility

Hezhen Master 5.2" Utility

A 5.2" utility knife from Hezhen with a 67-layer Damascus 10Cr15CoMoV blade and olive wood handle — a strong AliExpress value in the utility format.

$659.0/10

HezhenUtility

Hezhen 5.3" Utility

A 5.3" utility knife from Hezhen with a 67-layer Damascus 10Cr15CoMoV blade and micarta handle — a strong AliExpress value in the utility format.

$659.0/10

HezhenUtility

Hezhen 5.5" Utility

A 5.5" utility knife from Hezhen with a 3-layer Composite (10Cr15CoMoV core) blade and red sandalwood handle — a strong AliExpress value in the utility format.

$358.6/10

HezhenUtility

Hezhen 5" Utility

A 5" utility knife from Hezhen with a 73-layer Damascus (powder core) blade and pakkawood handle — a strong AliExpress value in the utility format.

$759.2/10

Small, precise knives ideal for peeling, trimming and detailed preparation.

XinzuoPetty

Xinzuo 6.5" Kiritsuke

A hybrid petty knife with Kiritsuke elements, offering a sharp point and enough length for versatile utility tasks.

$799.1/10

XinzuoPetty

Xinzuo 5.8" Bunka

This 'mini-Bunka' acts as a sophisticated petty knife, offering a tall blade height and a sharp tip for intricate prep work.

$759.1/10

HezhenPetty

Hezhen Retro 5.8" Bunka

A small Bunka-style petty knife for detail work, combining Japanese shapes with Western stainless steel for easy care.

$488.4/10

Versatile knives designed for slicing, dicing and chopping meat, fish and vegetables.

HezhenSantoku

Hezhen Master 7" Santoku

A visually stunning Santoku that balances traditional Japanese design with modern Damascus techniques for a superior cut.

$899.2/10

HezhenSantoku

Hezhen Elegant 7" Santoku

A 7" santoku knife from Hezhen with a Damascus 10Cr15CoMoV blade and pakkawood handle — a strong AliExpress value in the santoku format.

$908.8/10

HezhenSantoku

Hezhen 7.3" Santoku

This slightly oversized Santoku provides extra clearance and length, making it a powerful tool for large-scale vegetable slicing.

$959.3/10

XinzuoSantoku

Xinzuo 7.3" Santoku

A newly designed Santoku combining 67 layers of Damascus steel with a comfortable ebony handle for effortless slicing.

$889.0/10

Specialized, flat-edged knives designed for fast, precise vegetable chopping and slicing.

HezhenNakiri

Hezhen Retro 7.2" Nakiri

A 7.2" nakiri knife from Hezhen with a 37-layer Tri-color Copper Damascus blade and wood composite handle — a strong AliExpress value in the nakiri format.

$1309.3/10

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Hezhen Retro 6.8" Nakiri

A traditional vegetable cleaver made from rust-resistant German steel, ideal for chopping large quantities of produce without fatigue.

$588.8/10

HezhenNakiri

Hezhen 7.4" Nakiri

An extended Nakiri that offers more surface area for scooping and chopping, featuring a premium ebony handle for a better feel.

$628.9/10

HezhenNakiri

Hezhen Flagship 7" Nakiri

A 7" nakiri knife from Hezhen with a 73-layer Damascus (powder core) blade and olive wood handle — a strong AliExpress value in the nakiri format.

$1259.2/10

Powerful, heavy-duty knives designed for chopping through meat, bones and tough ingredients.

XinzuoCleaver

Xinzuo Lan 7" Bone Chopper Damascus

This heavy-duty bone chopper combines the rugged durability of a cleaver with the exquisite beauty of 67-layer Damascus steel lamination.

$1208.8/10

HezhenCleaver

Hezhen 6.5" Cleaver

A heavy-duty carbon steel cleaver that takes a razor edge, designed for powerful chopping and heavy kitchen tasks.

$789.0/10

HezhenCleaver

Hezhen 7.1" Cleaver

A 7.1" cleaver knife from Hezhen with a 67-layer Damascus 10Cr15CoMoV blade and micarta handle — a strong AliExpress value in the cleaver format.

$1209.0/10

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Hezhen 7" Cleaver

A 7" cleaver knife from Hezhen with a 73-layer Damascus (powder core) blade and olive wood handle — a strong AliExpress value in the cleaver format.

$1309.2/10

Small, precise knives designed for peeling, trimming and detailed preparation.

HezhenParing

Hezhen 3.5" Paring

A 3.5" paring knife from Hezhen with a 67-layer Damascus 10Cr15CoMoV blade and olive wood handle — a strong AliExpress value in the paring format.

$509.0/10

HezhenParing

Hezhen 3.5" Paring

A 3.5" paring knife from Hezhen with a Damascus 10Cr15CoMoV blade and pakkawood handle — a strong AliExpress value in the paring format.

$358.8/10

HezhenParing

Hezhen Master 3.5" Paring

An elite-tier paring knife featuring powder steel and 73 layers of Damascus, offering extreme sharpness for professional-grade detail.

$959.6/10

HezhenParing

Hezhen Master 3.7" Paring

A 3.7" paring knife from Hezhen with a 67-layer Damascus 10Cr15CoMoV blade and olive wood handle — a strong AliExpress value in the paring format.

$509.0/10