Zhen Premium knives began in 1990 as a small manufacturer producing knives exclusively for Japanese brands using Japanese steel. They have since expanded under their own name, while still forging knives with high-quality Japanese VG-10 stainless steel.
Zhen is a Chinese word meaning "to achieve utmost perfection." Their knives are designed to meet the standards of perfection demanded by Japanese chefs. Their current focus is on brand awareness and expansion into home kitchens worldwide. They continue to employ Japanese industrial engineers at their factory to incorporate long-standing Japanese techniques and knowledge into their knife-making process.
Due to their previous manufacturing relationships in Japan, Zhen is one of the few foreign companies approved to purchase authentic Japanese VG-10 Damascus steel from TAKEFU SPECIAL STEEL CO, LTD. (武生特殊鋼材株式會社).
Today, Zhen is especially known for their 3-layer hand-forged cleavers. Confident in the quality of their knives, they also offer a lifetime warranty.