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Kyocera Knives

Kyocera's kitchen brand, which launched Japan's first domestically made ceramic knife in 1984 and now offers ceramic-based kitchenware and daily goods.

Last updated September 15, 2026

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Overview

Kyocera Knives is the kitchen brand of Kyocera Corporation, sold through the Kyocera Kitchen online store. According to the brand's About page, it began selling ceramic knives for general household use in 1984, described as the first such launch by a domestic manufacturer, and since then has manufactured and sold kitchenware and daily goods centered on ceramic technology, including cooking accessories, frying pans, mug bottles and tumblers. The online store lists ceramic knives (santoku, petty, slicing), frying pans and pots, glass storage containers, cutting boards, peelers, slicers, sharpeners, mills and drinkware, along with a paid ceramic-knife re-sharpening service.

History

According to the brand's About page, Kyocera began selling ceramic knives for general household use in 1984, described as the first such launch by a domestic manufacturer, and has since manufactured and sold kitchenware and daily goods centered on ceramic technology. The same page states that Kyocera was founded in 1959 as 'Kyoto Ceramic Co., Ltd.' and has conducted research and development in fine ceramics for more than 60 years. The company profile page lists the company name as Kyocera Corporation, headquarters in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, establishment on April 1, 1959, and capital of 115,703 million yen.

Products and positioning

Ceramic-technology kitchenware positioned around long-lasting sharpness, light weight, rust resistance and after-service, with ceramic processing described as free of PTFE/PFOA, lead and cadmium.

  • Ceramic knives

    Ceramic knives including santoku, petty and slicing types, marketed for long-lasting sharpness, light weight, rust resistance and dishwasher safety.

  • CERABRID frying pans and pots

    Ceramic-coated frying pans and pots compatible with IH and gas heat, described as fluorine-free and free of PTFE/PFOA, lead and cadmium.

  • CERAMUG bottles and tumblers

    Bottles and tumblers with ceramic processing and vacuum double-wall insulation for heat and cold retention.

  • cocochical kitchen tools

    A line including ceramic peelers, cutting boards and ceramic knives.

  • Glass storage containers

    Glass storage containers offered in 350ml, 500ml, 750ml and 1100ml sizes and as a three-piece set.

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