K&S AUS10 Monosteel Petty 150mm Metal Handle

Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Knives and Stones (K&S) has grown from a small project into a kitchen knife retailer with customers in Australia, the USA, and China. What started as a small business dedicated to sourcing Japanese blades now serves chefs, collectors, and home enthusiasts across three countries.

At the heart of K&S is a personal connection with Japanese blacksmiths. Over the years, we have built relationships with established and new blacksmiths, allowing us to import their knives directly. This not only keeps each knife's origin clear and its craftsmanship intact, but also delivers outstanding value to our customers by removing unnecessary layers between the maker and the end user. K&S stocks both well-known and smaller Japanese knife brands.

Our international outlook is also shaped by founder James Zhang’s Chinese heritage. With a vision to bridge traditions, James has introduced Japanese steel to skilled Chinese makers to create a series of Japanese-steel cleavers. These blades, which James calls “the real deal”, combine Japanese steel with Chinese cooking use.

With physical presence and distribution networks in Australia, the USA, and China, Knives and Stones brings Japanese kitchen knives to customers in those three countries. Whether you’re a professional chef seeking a reliable workhorse, a collector chasing rare masterpieces, or a home cook ready to elevate your craft, K&S is committed to delivering tools that inspire confidence and creativity in the kitchen.