Xinzuo and Hezhen Reviewed by Cooks

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

HezhenChef

Hezhen 8.1" Supreme Chef

A 8.1" chef knife from Hezhen with a German 1.4116 stainless blade and red sandalwood handle — a strong AliExpress value in the chef format.

$908.4/10

XinzuoChef

Xinzuo 8.3" Yun Chef

This 210mm chef knife is a balanced all-rounder designed for various cutting techniques with a durable and beautiful wood handle.

$389.2/10

XinzuoChef

Xinzuo 6.5" Yu 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 8.3" Ultimate 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

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

XinzuoBunka

Xinzuo 8.3" Yu Bunka

This flagship Bunka features an aggressive 'K-tip' design and wide blade, perfect for both precision tip work and clearing the cutting board.

$1109.5/10

HezhenBunka

Hezhen 8.3" Retro Bunka

A 8.3" bunka knife from Hezhen with a ZDP-189 Damascus blade and wood composite handle — a strong AliExpress value in the bunka format.

$1559.5/10

XinzuoBunka

Xinzuo 8.3" Yun 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.

XinzuoUtility

Xinzuo 5.3" Ji Utility

The in-between knife in the Ji series — 135 mm of 67-layer Damascus that handles everything a paring knife is too small for and a chef knife too big for.

$678.7/10

HezhenUtility

Hezhen 5.2" Master 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" Flagship 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

HezhenUtility

Hezhen 6" Retro Utility

This composite steel utility knife provides high-end performance in a manageable 6-inch size, perfect for almost any prep task.

$609.0/10

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

XinzuoPetty

Xinzuo 4.1" Ji Petty Knife

A tiny Damascus petty with a fitted wooden sheath — detail work in the same finish as the flagship Ji knives.

$57.248.8/10

HezhenPetty

Hezhen 5.8" Retro Petty

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

$488.4/10

XinzuoPetty

Xinzuo 6.5" Zhen Petty

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

$2629.1/10

XinzuoPetty

Xinzuo 5.8" Yu Petty

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

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

XinzuoSantoku

Xinzuo 7.1" Zhi Santoku

A Zhi-series 7.1" Santoku from Xinzuo with a 440C core 3-layer composite blade and a red wood handle — a practical, budget-friendly option for home cooks who want a traditional Japanese profile.

$559.1/10

HezhenSantoku

Hezhen 7.2" Retro Santoku

Featuring a unique multi-metal tri-color Damascus, this Santoku is a functional piece of art that excels in vegetable prep.

$1259.5/10

HezhenSantoku

Hezhen 5.5" Retro Santoku

A compact Santoku ideal for smaller tasks or for those who prefer a more agile, shorter blade in the kitchen.

$688.9/10

HezhenSantoku

Hezhen 7.3" Master Santoku

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

$959.3/10

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

HezhenNakiri

Hezhen 6.8" Retro 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" Supreme 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 7" Flagship 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

XinzuoNakiri

Xinzuo 7.2" Ji Nakiri

A mid-priced Damascus nakiri built purely for vegetable prep — hard 12Cr18MoV core, real ebony handle, and a tall flat edge that stays glued to the board.

$1128.7/10

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

XinzuoCleaver

Xinzuo 7.2" Ji Cleaver

A tall Ji-series vegetable cleaver — 67-layer Damascus over a hard 12Cr18MoV core, with enough blade height to scoop a whole board of prep in one pass.

$1388.8/10

HezhenCleaver

Hezhen 7" Flagship 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

XinzuoCleaver

Xinzuo 7" Lan Cleaver

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 7.1" Supreme 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

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

XinzuoParing

Xinzuo Lan Paring

A sharp and nimble peeling knife essential for fruit and vegetable prep, featuring durable German stainless steel for corrosion resistance.

$458.5/10

HezhenParing

Hezhen 3.5" Master 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 3.5" Elegant 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 4" Flagship Paring

A 4" paring knife from Hezhen with a 73-layer Damascus (powder core) blade and pakkawood handle — a strong AliExpress value in the paring format.

$609.2/10