Sakura Knives Reviews 

The knives use Chinese steel and imported from Asia--most likely China. It is in the style of a Japanese knife The damascening is fake--a laser is used to make the steel look like it layered but it is not.
Balance/feel not as nice as higher end Japanese knives. I have a Shun bread knife and it is vastly superior in cutting to the Sukura bread knives.

These people totally scammed my dad. Im pretty sickened by it. The hoax about a guy closing down his shop is total BS, and is emotionally manipulative to those who dont know better. DO NOT SUPPORT THIS.

I found the ordering process quite easy. Out going shipping was prompt. The time it took between leaving Sakura Knives and arriving in the USA was confusing.
The knives have met all my expectations. They are within reach from anywhere in my kitchen!

These knives ship from SHENZHEN, China. Ask yourself, if these Japanese Knives are hand-made in the USA why are they shipping from China?

If you fall for this like I did, the tracking site they want you to use doesn't show you any detailed shipping information, only that it shipped.
The timer for the sale ran out yesterday and reset. I'm assuming it has done that several times to make you purchase their knives without doing proper investigation.
I've contacted them requesting a full refund and they did respond with the following:
"I completely understand your concern, and I’d like to look into this properly for you. Could you please tell me where you saw that the package was shipping from China? If it was shown on a tracking website or in a tracking update, please send me a screenshot or the link you were looking at."
I sent them the information they requested but you only have 24 hours to do a refund. Otherwise, you have to do a Return which takes longer.

I found out the website (Sakura Knives) is AI generated by a company in Hong Kong called Re:amaze - A GoDaddy brand.

Wanted a good quality kitchen knife and since this was a good price I purchased one. This knife feels good in the hand and cuts like butter. Just a shame that Sakura is going out of business.

I just like the feel of the knives, but now I'm wishing I had selected one of the bright colors:-)

Advertisement states hand crafted knives form some guy in California who is closing up his shop. Photos show what appears to be Damascus steel. Sounded like a good deal. Imagine my surprise when the tracking showed these coming from China. I received the knives and they are not Damascus steel lines are etched into the steel to appear as if they are Damascus. This whole thing is a scam. Web site is a complete lie. Don't waste your money.

No, the emotional closing-down story told by Sakura Knives is a marketing trope common to dropshipped or mass-produced online storefronts rather than a genuine family-craftsman retirement Made in China 🇨🇳

Absolutely best knives ever! Elegant and sharp!!! I am so impressed by the quality so I ordered 3 more. Can’t believe how much discount is given!!! Highly recommend- such a high quality is rare nowadays.

Great knives, very sharp with beautiful handles. Only downside is very slow shipping time.

I totally recommend Sakura kitchen knives. I truly love them. They are of the highest quality and beautiful design. But I think the customer service has been the best experience. Every concern and question I had was timely addressed. Thank you team Sakura!!!

My wife was delighted after receiving her set of Sakura knives, and even more pleased after she began using them. Best knives she's ever had--and we've been married 55 years. Yesterday I carved a beef roast and was able to slice very thinly--just the way we like to eat roast beef. The knife for vegetables is excellent too, and so is the smallest in the set. We are very pleased.

These knives are absolutely beautiful. The quality and craftsmanship are incredible. Fast shipping and great communication

Sharpest Knives I ever experience. Slicing tomatoes very evenly thin. Slicing beef very thin for stir fry.

Excellent and versatile selection of knives useful for a number of applications. Knife choices are well thought out and I have had great pleasure working with them in the kitchen.

The Master Sakura's artistic and philosophical approach to his craft is a joy that transmits to his cutlery and make it a joyful experience when I use his wonderful knives. I especially recommend his vegetable knife which I use daily.

Well made, very sharp

The whole thing is a hoax. Made in China and not by a craftsman in California. Pictures appear as damascus blades, but that is a trick. There are shallow machine marks that from a distance resemble damascus. Plastic handles, one of which was loose. Just a cheap $19 dollar set of knives like GINSU. KEEP YOUR MONEY

I received an email from what was listed as Sakura-knives.com.
I just tried trust-pilot and nothing shows up
When I tried googling it on Google, it seems many think it is fraudulent.
I am afraid to click on the site