Current Price $1,249.99
Color: Black
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The ideal upgrade for any high-end kitchen, the Cuisine::pro® Damashiro EMPEROR® Hisa 9-Piece knife block features a full range of premium Japanese steel knives housed within a stylish block made of the finest quality Acacia wood with clear panels to showcase your blades.
- 9-PIECE KNIFE BLOCK INCLUDES: 8" chef’s knife, 8" bread knife, 6.5” santoku, 6" chef’s knife, 5.5” santoku, 5” santoku, 4.5" utility knife, 3.5" paring knife, housed in a stylish block that showcases your blades.
- Premium Japanese Steel: Fully forged, Japanese Stainless Steel 420J2
- Elegant Design: Traditional Damascus-inspired blade with a hammered tsuchime finish
- Precision Tapering: Double-bevel blade is tapered to a 15-20 degree angle and undergoes a premium Japanese leather sharpening process
- Engineered for Performance: Ice-hardened and tempered to 53 on the Rockwell Hardness scale
- Balanced Construction: Hidden tang construction
- Handle Design: Elegant, dark walnut pakkawood handle finished with a stainless steel end cap
- Built to Last: Backed by the Cuisine::pro® LIFETIME GUARANTEE
- Item #10926576
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Most helpful positive review
Jan 7, 2026
The Best Knife Investment
I’m so happy that I got this knife set when it was on sale. I been eyeing them for a while. Just used it last nite and I’m extremely Happy. So sharp, so light and easy to handle and clean. And they look so beautiful in my kitchen too. Can’t wait to put some work on them.
Lucky Hellcat
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Most helpful critical review
Dec 7, 2025
Terrible Quality- Returned immediately! Beware!
I ordered this knife on Nordstrom thinking that everything sold by them was top quality but NO! This is not a Damascus blade as the description seems to imply but a 'Damascus-Inspired' MEANING its a regular blade with FAKE etchings of a Damascus pattern. Just awful. Waste of time to order and returned instantly. Buyer Beware!
rr333
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rr333
Verified purchase
Dec 7, 2025
Terrible Quality- Returned immediately! Beware!
I ordered this knife on Nordstrom thinking that everything sold by them was top quality but NO! This is not a Damascus blade as the description seems to imply but a 'Damascus-Inspired' MEANING its a regular blade with FAKE etchings of a Damascus pattern. Just awful. Waste of time to order and returned instantly. Buyer Beware!
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TheFeralCook
Verified purchase
Jan 26, 2026
Good but is it Great?
Wish we had known it is made in China. Seems to be a good knife set but it will take months to years to fully know the quality. It was purchased at a significant discount after Christmas.
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Lucky Hellcat
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Jan 7, 2026
The Best Knife Investment
I’m so happy that I got this knife set when it was on sale. I been eyeing them for a while. Just used it last nite and I’m extremely Happy. So sharp, so light and easy to handle and clean. And they look so beautiful in my kitchen too. Can’t wait to put some work on them.
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rstolz
Verified purchase
Dec 31, 2025
lLost package.
Took 3 weeks to arrive. Completely missed showing up in time for christmas. Had to open a claim, and still didnt receive more than a sorry for the delay. Cant say im too impressed.
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andresciab_5291
Reposted from influenster.com
Dec 2, 2024
Im in love
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Im so in love with this knife set. I love the elegant Asian style of the case. The knives are beautiful engraved with a simple but edgy design. The handles are very stable and strong, not too heavy. These are very nice and sharp knives. They cut with ease, im very happy with this set.
amyng11111_763525
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Nov 23, 2024
Elegant, sharp, stunning
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Cuisine::pro Damashiro R Emperor Hisa Knife Block is truly a masterpiece that combines functionality with elegance. From the moment I unpacked it, I was captivated by its stunning design—it’s like having a piece of art in my kitchen. The blades are incredibly sharp and precise, making every cut effortless, while the handles feel perfectly balanced and comfortable to hold. The clear plexiglass windows on the block beautifully showcase the nine knives, keeping them protected yet fully visible. I love how the design ensures the knives don’t touch anything but the slotted block, preserving their quality. At about 12 pounds, it’s solid and substantial, truly built to last. While the price is an investment, it’s worth every penny for the quality and beauty it adds to my cooking experience.
