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Kotai
Kotai Collection - Kitchen Knives
Kotai was founded by Jérémie Plane, a Frenchman originally from Lille who settled in Asia. A passionate cook, he noticed that Japanese knives cut very well but require a lot of maintenance, while Western knives resist rust without holding their edge.
After years of exchanges with knife makers, metallurgists, and chefs, he created a hybrid knife. The blades are made of Japanese 440C steel or 67-layer stainless Damascus. Some models are finished in Seki, Japan, while others are assembled in Yangjiang, China.
At Outpost, the collection features chef's knives: the Gyuto, the versatile knife of Japanese cuisine, in several versions, and the Kiritsuke, with its angled tip.
It also includes a Santoku with a 180 mm blade, ideal for vegetables, and a small Damascus Bunka for precise cuts.
Why choose Kotai
- Japanese sharpness without the demanding maintenance
- 440C and stainless Damascus steels
- A brand created by a Frenchman
- Several blade shapes depending on the use
- Everyday cooking, barbecue, and van life
Explore the collection
Browse the Kotai kitchen knives available at Outpost.
Where to find it in the store
Knives & Tools · Cutlery & Tumblers · Kitchen · Fixed Blades · Cars - 4x4 & Vanlife