Our Family. Our Steel.
The heart of the home starts with a sharp blade.
The kitchen is where meals are cooked, stories are shared, and time is spent together.
At Kazoku, the tools you use should support those moments.
In Japanese, Kazoku means family. That idea shapes everything we do.
Cooking brings people together
As a family, the most important moments happen around the table. Sharing food. Talking. Taking time for each other.
Good food brings people together. But good food starts with good ingredients and the right tools.
Kazoku knives are made for real meals. Weeknight dinners. Long evenings with friends.
The workshop where our understanding of steel was shaped.
Why Kazoku exists
After decades of selling and sharpening knives, one thing became impossible to ignore. Many knives were simply too expensive for what they offered.
The steel did not justify the price. The quality did not match the story.
Kazoku was created to offer honest value for money. Well chosen steel. Sensible construction. A price that makes sense.
From affordable everyday knives to refined Japanese series, good knives should be accessible to anyone who enjoys cooking.
One family. Clear roles.
René
René curates every Kazoku series and manages our relationships with makers and factories. He focuses on balance, long term use, and honest value for money in every knife we release.
Berend
Berend is responsible for inspection and sharpening. Using Japanese techniques and professional equipment, he makes sure every knife meets our standard before it leaves the workshop.
Harmen
Harmen handles advice and customer service. He helps cooks choose the right knife and supports them long after purchase with honest, practical guidance.
Upgrade your kitchen ritual.
Choose a knife backed by decades of real experience.
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