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Yangjiang kitchen knife manufacturer · OEM & private label · Worldwide export
About Chef Knife Factory

Kitchen Knife Manufacturer in Yangjiang, China

We design and manufacture chef knives, knife sets, Damascus knives, steak knives and kitchen shears for brands, importers, retailers and foodservice suppliers worldwide — with full OEM and private label service.

YangjiangChina's Cutlery Capital
OEM / ODMPrivate Label Programs
HRC 52–61Verified Hardness
40+Export Markets
Who We Are

A Yangjiang factory built for international knife brands

Chef Knife Factory is a kitchen knife manufacturer based in Yangjiang, Guangdong Province — the city that produces the majority of China’s kitchen knives and cutlery. We design and manufacture chef knives, kitchen knife sets, Damascus and Japanese-style knives, specialty knives, steak knives and kitchen shears for private label brands, importers, wholesalers, retail chains, e-commerce sellers and foodservice suppliers worldwide.

Our range runs from cost-effective 3Cr13 and 5Cr15MoV stamped knives to forged German 1.4116 and 7Cr17MoV full-tang knives and premium VG10 67-layer Damascus lines. Buyers can choose existing designs with their own logo and packaging, or work with our team on exclusive handle tooling, blade profiles and gift-box programs.

Every knife is heat treated, ground, polished, assembled and sharpened in our own workshop, with Rockwell hardness, sharpness and visual inspection on every batch. Our factory holds an amfori BSCI social audit report and GB 4806.9 food-contact test report; we arrange LFGB / FDA testing and third-party inspection before shipment, and handle export documentation to 40+ countries.

LocationYangjiang, Guangdong Province, China
Product FocusChef knives, knife sets, Damascus & Japanese knives, steak knives, cleavers, shears
ServicesOEM / ODM, private label, custom handles, logo etching, retail packaging
Buyer SupportSteel recommendation, sampling, production follow-up, export documents
What We Do

From steel selection to retail-ready knives

We help B2B buyers define the blade, steel, handle, packaging and compliance requirements for each market before production begins.

Steel & Blade SelectionMatch steel grade, hardness, profile and edge geometry to your price point
Design & ToolingCustom handle molds, bolsters, blade shapes and exclusive brand designs
Quality ChecksHardness, sharpness, edge alignment, handle fit, corrosion and packaging inspection
Export CoordinationCartons, barcodes, shipping marks, test reports and freight terms
Product Range

One factory for the whole kitchen knife assortment

Build a complete range from a single supplier instead of mixing quality levels from several workshops.

Chef & Western Knives

Chef, santoku, bread, carving, utility, boning and paring knives in stamped or forged full-tang construction.

Knife Sets & Blocks

3 to 19-piece sets with wooden or acrylic blocks, magnetic stands, gift boxes and roll bags.

Damascus & Japanese Knives

67-layer VG10 Damascus, gyuto, nakiri, kiritsuke and hammered-finish knives for premium ranges.

Steak & Table Knives

Serrated and straight-edge steak knives with wood, POM or hollow stainless handles for retail and HoReCa.

Specialty & Cleavers

Chinese cleavers, butcher knives, fillet knives, cheese knives and ceramic-coated colour knives.

Shears & Accessories

Kitchen shears, poultry shears, sharpening steels, whetstones, sheaths and magnetic strips.

Why Buyers Choose Us

Practical support for kitchenware buyers

Our role is to turn a target retail price and market into a clear product, quality and delivery specification.

Factory, Not Trading Company

Forging, heat treatment, grinding and assembly under one roof in Yangjiang, so pricing and quality are controlled directly.

Price-Point Engineering

We recommend the steel, handle and finish combination that hits your target cost without hidden quality trade-offs.

Real OEM Capability

Exclusive handle tooling, custom blade profiles, laser logos and packaging developed for your brand only.

Defined Quality Points

Hardness, sharpness, edge alignment, handle torque and corrosion checks agreed before production, not after complaints.

Clear Communication

English-speaking project team, sample photos and videos at each stage, and honest lead-time updates.

Compliance Documents

amfori BSCI audit report and GB 4806.9 food-contact test report for retailer audits; LFGB / FDA, hardness and salt-spray reports arranged per order.

Quality Approach

Checks at every stage of knife making

Every batch is verified against the confirmed specification before packing.

Steel CertificatesMill certificates and composition records for each steel batch
HardnessRockwell HRC sampling after vacuum heat treatment
SharpnessPaper-cut and edge-angle tests on finished blades
GeometryBlade straightness, edge alignment, thickness and length
Handle & FitRivet torque, gap, surface finish and balance check
CorrosionSalt-spray testing and final cleaning before packing
Manufacturing

From steel blank to packed knife

Our team coordinates every production step required for standard and custom kitchen knife programs.

Based in Yangjiang, Guangdong — the city that produces most of China's kitchen knives — Chef Knife Factory works with kitchenware buyers on specification, sampling, production and export packing.

  • Specification: blade profile, steel, hardness, handle, finish and packaging
  • Blade making: forging or stamping, vacuum heat treatment, grinding and polishing
  • Assembly: handle molding, riveting, bolster fitting, final sharpening
  • Branding: laser or acid etching, embossed bolsters, custom packaging
  • Shipment: inner boxes, master cartons, barcodes, shipping marks and documents

Discuss Your Project View Manufacturing

Kitchen knife production workshop in Yangjiang
Forging & Heat Treatment
Custom Tooling
In-line QC
Export Packing
Buyer FAQ

Questions about working with Chef Knife Factory

What products do you manufacture?
Chef knives, santoku and Japanese-style knives, Damascus knives, kitchen knife sets with blocks, steak and table knives, cleavers, specialty knives, kitchen shears and sharpening accessories.
Can you produce my own knife design under my brand?
Yes. We offer OEM on existing designs with your logo and packaging, and ODM development of exclusive blade profiles and handle tooling. Tooling cost and MOQ are confirmed after reviewing your drawings or samples.
What information is needed for a quotation?
Knife type or reference photos, steel preference, handle material, quantity per model, packaging type, target price if available, and destination country.
Which steels and hardness do you offer?
3Cr13, 5Cr15MoV, German 1.4116, 7Cr17MoV, 9Cr18MoV, VG10 and 67-layer Damascus. Typical hardness HRC 52–61 depending on steel and use.
What compliance documents can you provide?
amfori BSCI audit report (valid to May 2026), GB 4806.9 food-contact test report and FCC Part 15B report. LFGB / FDA, hardness and salt-spray test reports are arranged per order. Product-specific tests can be arranged with SGS, BV or Intertek.
How do I start a project?
Send your requirements by email, WhatsApp or the inquiry form. We reply with a steel recommendation, quotation and sampling plan within 24 hours on business days.

Planning a kitchen knife line?

Share the knife types, quantity, target price and market. We will recommend steels and send a quotation.

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