Yangjiang Kitchen Knife Manufacturer
Precision kitchen knives,
forged for your brand.
Factory-direct chef knives, knife sets, Damascus and steak knives from Yangjiang, China's cutlery capital. German and Japanese steels, HRC 56–60, custom handles, logo etching and retail packaging for brands, importers and retailers worldwide.
✔ Samples in 7–15 days · ✔ Low MOQ for private label · ✔ Response within 24h
Supplying kitchenware brands, importers & retailers in 40+ countries
Why kitchenware brands source from us
Yangjiang produces the majority of China's kitchen knives, and our factory has spent two decades inside that supply chain. We control every step — steel selection, forging or stamping, vacuum heat treatment, grinding, handle assembly and final sharpening — so your private label knives arrive consistent, sharp and on time.
- German 1.4116, 5Cr15MoV, 7Cr17MoV, VG10 & 67-layer Damascus steels
- Vacuum heat treatment with verified HRC 56–60 hardness
- Pakkawood, G10, ABS, POM & hollow stainless handle options
- Laser logo etching, custom colour box, gift box & blister packaging
- amfori BSCI social audit, GB 4806.9 food-contact test report; LFGB / FDA tests arranged per order
Popular knives
Best-selling designs from our chef knife, Damascus, knife set and steak knife ranges.
Damascus Steel Kitchen Cleaver Knife Set with Deer Antler & Camel Bone Handle
Orange PP Handle Stainless Steel Curved Blade 3-5 Inch Traditional Durable Extra Sharp Banana Knife
Stainless Steel Oyster Shucking Knife | 16cm Industrial Grade | OEM
Custom Ullu Chef Knife: Handmade Damascus Steel & Pakkawood Handle with Leather Sheath
67-Layer Damascus Steel 8-Inch Serrated Bread Knife | Resin & Wood Handle
Handmade 5-Piece Damascus Steel Chef Knife Set with Custom Handle
Premium Custom Stainless Steel Steak Knife with Sharp ABS Handle for Steakhouse & Hotel
Handmade Powder Coated Steak Carving Knife & Fork Set | Wood Handle | OEM
Choose the right steel for your price point
We stock the blade steels most requested by international buyers and recommend the best match for your market, target retail price and quality positioning.
Entry-level stainless for promotional sets, supermarket lines and steak knives.
- Lowest cost
- Easy to sharpen
- Good corrosion resistance
The mainstream choice for mid-range chef knives and block sets.
- Balanced edge retention
- German 1.4116 equivalent
- Best value for private label
German-standard steel for premium western knives and forged full-tang lines.
- Higher wear resistance
- Forged or stamped
- Popular in EU & US retail
Japanese-grade cobalt steel, usually clad in 67-layer Damascus.
- Excellent edge retention
- Genuine Damascus pattern
- Flagship & gift ranges
OEM & Private Label Process
From first inquiry to loaded container — a clear 6-step path to your own kitchen knife line.
Inquiry
Share your target market, price, quantity and reference knives
Design
Blade profile, steel, handle, logo and packaging artwork confirmed
Sampling
Pre-production samples in 7–15 days for your approval
Production
Forging, heat treatment, grinding and assembly with in-line QC
Inspection
Hardness, sharpness, edge alignment and packaging checks per AQL
Shipping
FOB Guangzhou / Shenzhen, CIF or DDP to your warehouse
Everything can carry your brand
Beyond the logo — we build knives to your specification so the product feels like your own design, not a catalog item.
Manufacturing strength
Forging, stamping, heat treatment, grinding, polishing and assembly under one roof in Yangjiang.
Quality Control
Incoming steel certificates, Rockwell hardness sampling after heat treatment, paper-cut sharpness tests, edge alignment, handle torque and 24 h salt-spray checks before packing. Third-party SGS / BV inspection welcome.
Capacity & Lead Time
Stable output for 500-piece private label trials up to full container programs. Standard lead time 30–45 days after sample approval; repeat orders faster.
Factory Visit
We welcome buyers to visit our workshop in Yangjiang, Guangdong — about 3 hours from Guangzhou and Shenzhen — or to join a live video factory tour.
Audits & test reports
Third-party audit and test documents issued to our factory in Yangjiang, so your knives clear customs and retailer supplier approval without surprises. Click any report to view the full document.
amfori BSCI Monitoring
Valid
GB 4806.9-2023 Test Report
Pass
FCC Part 15B EMC Report
Pass- LFGB / FDA food-contact test
- Rockwell hardness (HRC) report
- Sharpness & edge retention test
- 24 h salt-spray corrosion test
- Third-party inspection (SGS / BV)
Sourcing programs by buyer type
Each channel needs a different knife, price point and packaging. Tell us your channel and we will build the assortment.
How we help buyers worldwide
Typical sourcing scenarios from our export work with kitchenware brands, online sellers and distributors.
Amazon brand launches a Damascus chef knife line
An online kitchenware brand needed a hero product. We developed an 8-inch 67-layer VG10 Damascus chef knife with a custom G10 handle, magnetic gift box and FBA-ready packaging, from sketch to first shipment in 60 days.
- 500 pcs first order
- 12 days sampling
- Custom handle tooling
Retailer builds a private-label knife block program
A European home-goods chain replaced three suppliers with one 15-piece block set program in 1.4116 steel. We handled LFGB testing, multilingual packaging and mixed loading with steak knife and shears add-ons.
- 15-pc block sets
- LFGB report supplied
- 2×40HQ per season
Steakhouse group standardises table knives
A restaurant group wanted a durable, dishwasher-safe steak knife with its logo on every blade. We supplied a serrated 5Cr15MoV knife with hollow stainless handle and laser logo, now on repeat quarterly orders.
- 20,000 pcs / quarter
- Laser logo on blade
- 30 days lead time
Questions buyers ask before ordering
What is your MOQ for OEM / private label kitchen knives?
For existing designs with your logo, MOQ starts from 300–500 pieces per model. Custom handle tooling or exclusive blade profiles usually start from 1,000–2,000 pieces. Knife sets can be mixed to reach quantity.
How long do samples and production take?
Samples of existing designs ship in 7–10 days; custom samples take 12–20 days. Mass production is normally 30–45 days after sample and packaging approval.
Which steels and hardness do you offer?
3Cr13, 5Cr15MoV, German 1.4116, 7Cr17MoV, 9Cr18MoV, VG10 and 10Cr15CoMoV Damascus. Hardness is set by steel and use, typically HRC 52–61, and verified by Rockwell testing on every batch.
Can you match a competitor's knife or my own design?
Yes. Send a sample, drawing or reference photos and we will quote the closest existing design or develop new tooling for an exclusive product.
What certificates and tests can you provide?
amfori BSCI social audit report (SGS-monitored, valid to May 2026), GB 4806.9 food-contact test report for kitchen shears and FCC Part 15B for electric kitchen tools. Product tests for LFGB / FDA food contact, hardness, sharpness and salt-spray corrosion. Third-party inspection before shipment is welcome.
What are your payment and shipping terms?
T/T 30% deposit with balance before shipment, L/C for larger orders. We ship FOB Guangzhou / Shenzhen, CIF or DDP by sea, and by air or courier for samples and urgent runs.
Knife knowledge & buying guides
Steel comparisons, hardness explained, handle materials and how to import kitchen knives from Yangjiang.
Knife Heat Treatment Explained: Austenitising, Quenching, Tempering and Cryogenic Treatment
Hardness comes from a sequence, not a recipe. What each stage does to the structure inside a blade.
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Kitchen Knife Supply Contract Clauses: Claims, Delays and Tooling Ownership
The clauses that decide who pays when a shipment is wrong. What a cutlery supply agreement should state plainly.
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Knife Grinds Explained: Flat, Hollow, Convex, Scandi and Chisel
Grind type decides how a blade cuts, sharpens and wears. Comparing five geometries on the same steel.
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Send your target price, quantity and reference designs — we reply with a quotation and steel recommendation within 24 hours.
