The ceramic knife I tested, and ended up buying was the Kyocera Classic Series 6 inch (model #KC-130-WH). The WH stands for ‘wooden handle’. There is a plastic handle version as well, but the wooden handle feels a lot better in build quality. I’ve always heard Kyocera was the leading manufacturer of this product, and after using it, I can see why. Here is my full review of this knife.

DETAILS

Blade material: Zirconium Oxide

Handle Material: Polypropylene Resin

Size: 6-in.

Weight: 8.8 ounces

Origin: Japan

Cleaning & Care: Hand wash with mild dish soap

PERFORMANCE

This Kyocera ceramic knife was one of the sharpest knives I’ve ever used. Sharper than any other metal knife I’ve owned, even right after it’s been professionally sharpened. The sharpness allowed me to slice and dice things very thinly and cleanly. A lot thinner than I could have with a metal knife.

At less than 9 ounces, the knife was very light weight, even with the wooden handle. The weight, along with it’s sharpness allowed me to do a lot of prep work without my arm getting tired. However, I found the weight didn’t give me the leverage I wanted when cutting some items, such as cabbage heads. Keeping in mind that this is a ceramic knife, I couldn’t use for everything.

Any chopping or de-boning I did had to be done with a traditional metal knife. That was sometimes a nuisance, but over all, not too much of a pain. I tested several of the claims that Kyocera puts on this knife. The knife did pass every test with flying colors. See my 30 Day Test for all the details. The one test the still amazes me is the apple test. Kyocera claims that due to it’s inert properties, and sharpness, fruits and veggies cut with their knives won’t turn brown as fast. I tried it with apples and sure enough, it passed. I hear lettuce is also a good test. I might have to make myself a salad tonight.

DURABILITY

After 30 days of daily use, I have to say, the knife is still razor sharp. It feels like the day I picked it up. Not dull, no rust and no stains. There is however a tiny chip near the heel of the blade. My lovely husband used it on a dinner plate! It left a tiny chip, that really isn’t noticeable until you look closely at it. Call me crazy, but I’m kind of glad it happened. Kyocera has free lifetime blade sharpening for situations like this. Now is the perfect time to test their promise. I will be mailing my knife out soon to get the chip removed. I will keep everyone here posted on how long it takes to get it back, and how sharp it is when I receive it. Stay tuned.

THE FINAL VERDICT

The Kyocera Classic Series 6 inch KC130WH is a great knife. I would highly recommend it to anyone who already owns a decent chef’s knife. If you think a ceramic knife is all you need in the kitchen, you’ll soon find out otherwise. If you already have a chef’s knife, this Kyocera ceramic knife makes a great sidekick to your kitchen cutlery set. If you are looking for an all in one knife that will do everything, invest in a good chef’s knife first.

Amazon sells it for $15 less than I bought it for, with free shipping and no sales tax. :( I guess that’s what I get for impulse shopping. I still have no regrets, this is a great knife.

Comments (5)

Prime Commis Chef - Georgi Hadzhinenov said:

	... I am glad that You enjoy that knives if You can find for me one of those bad boys i WILL BE THE HAPPIEST PERSON IN THE WORLD :)p
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March 11, 2009
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Bill said:

... I have had a Kyocera Revolution 6" ceramic knife since last Christmas and I love it. I happened to be in my local Harbor Freight Tools store and noticed that they sell three sizes of ceramic kitchen knife, none of them over $20. The one I bought has a more comfortable handle than my Kyocera. They are made in China,and Harbor Freight is known for selling super-cheap merchandise, but the ceramic is indistinguishable from my Japanese made Kyocera and has a beautiful sharp edge. Maybe someone with a greater appreciation of knives than I can explain why I should ever buy a $100.00 ceramic knife again.

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August 21, 2009
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Site Admin said:

... Bill, thanks for your insight. I agree that there are nice ceramic knives that can be bought for cheap. (see my post on Kobe Ceramic knives http://www.myceramicknives.com...ife-review). There definitely are cheaper ceramic knives that are nice, and there are also a lot of cheaper ceramic knives that aren't worth a penny. We are planning on expanding our range of reviews soon. I just received a sample knife made by Ceramic Life that I will be reviewing soon.

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September 22, 2009 | url
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Rob said:

	... Thanks for the excellent review. Don't be fooled by cheaper imitations - if you're going ceramic, go Kyocera. I was given a less expensive starter set and they were a disappointment and waste of money.
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November 22, 2009 | url
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Site Admin said:

	... Rob, I agree, Kyocera makes a far superior product than most. I think there are many good imitations that cost a fraction of the price. Unfortunately, there are so many bad imitations that it makes it difficult to find a good one. We have received some samples of other brands that we will be reviewing soon. Some are better than others. Stay tuned for more reviews.
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