A note from the maker – “Oishi! – That is what people in Japan say during or after having a delicious meal. With a different spelling and meaning but a similar sounding, Ohishi is also the name of the small village near the famous Mount Fuji, where our business was started. Finally and completing, Ohishi is the motto and brand name we have selected to build up and present our individual concept and understanding of a smart and fine-tuned knife set. Our idea was to help creating Oishi meals using Ohishi knives. We succeeded.”
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Kiritsuke – The Hybrid Chef’s Knife
A striking blade traditionally reserved for head chefs, combining elements of a slicer and chef’s knife. With a long, relatively flat edge and angled tip, the kiritsuke excels at push-cutting and fine slicing. A rewarding option for confident cooks.
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San Mai – Three-Layer Construction
San mai means “three layers.” It describes the traditional Japanese method of sandwiching a hard steel core between two softer layers of protective cladding. The hard core provides razor-sharp cutting performance, while the outer layers add toughness and make the knife easier to maintain.
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Ohishi – Everyday Japanese Quality
Ohishi knives are crafted in Echizen, Japan, with a focus on balance, ease of sharpening, and durability. Designed as versatile all-rounders, they offer excellent cutting performance without being delicate, making them an ideal introduction to Japanese knives.
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Blue 2 —
Balanced high-carbon steel offering long-lasting edges.
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Steel Care
• Always hand wash immediately after use — never in the dishwasher.
• Dry completely with a towel to prevent rust or discolouration.
• Use wooden or soft plastic cutting boards to preserve the edge.
• Store safely — in a knife block, magnetic rack, or saya cover.
• Sharpen regularly using whetstones for best long-term performance.
• Carbon steels will form a patina over time — this is normal and protective.
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Specifications
Blade shape – Gyuto
Maker – Ohishi
Blade construction – San Mai
Steel – Blue 2 Carbon steel
Handle – Rosewood
Total length – 365mm
Blade length – 210mm
Blade height at heel –50mm
Weight – 187g
HRC – [ ]
Blade finish – Nashiji
Edge grind – 50/50
Thickness behind edge – 0.37mm
Spine thickness at heel – 3.33mm
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Age Restriction
Knives are only available to persons over 18 years of age. Due to the nature of our business, all customers will be asked to verify their age at checkout and upon delivery.
We ship Tuesday to Saturday using Royal Mail Tracked 24.
All knives ship via an age verified service in accordance with The Offensive Weapons Act 2019, which will mean the postie will need you to be in to receive the delivery & to check your ID if you look under 25.
The law also requires us to carry out a soft age check of the purchaser after checkout, this is done by an automated system that usually doesn't require your input, although we will need to contact you for proof of age if you fail, which can sometimes happen if you use a work address.
of Community Cutlery as a home for enthusiasts, for people who love the ritual of food preparation and who have realised the charm in doing it with quality tools, with items that are as pleasing on the eye as they are practical in the hand.
