The Matsato Chef Knife sales page, captured 2026-09-23
Matsato Chef Knife review
A low-cost chef's knife with a finger hole, for anyone tired of sawing through tomatoes
By the RJ Editorial Team. Sales page checked 2026-09-23. Last updated 2026-09-23.
Is it worth it?
You've got a tomato that squashes instead of slicing, and a block set from years ago that now needs two passes to get through a carrot. Chopping an onion has become the annoying part of making dinner. That's usually how someone ends up on a page like this. The Matsato is a mid-priced chef's knife with one distinctive feature: a hole through the blade near the handle for your index finger. Some people like it, because it locks your hand into one spot and feels secure. Others find it fights the pinch grip most knife technique is built around, and it does dictate exactly where your hand sits. If you already hold a knife the standard way, that's worth knowing before you buy four of them. The page leans hard on ice hardening, cooling the steel below minus 148F. Cryogenic treatment is a real process in metallurgy, but nothing here tells you the steel grade or the hardness, which are what actually decide how long an edge holds. Read the sharpness claims as the seller's promises rather than tested results. Realistically, it will almost certainly be sharper than the dull knife you're using now, and for around fifty dollars that may be all you were after. It isn't an heirloom blade, and a wood handle means hand washing and drying rather than the dishwasher. Buy one, then decide about the set.
Pros
- Cheap enough to try without much regret
- Finger hole genuinely helps some people feel in control
- Wood handle is more comfortable than moulded plastic
- 60 day guarantee is stated on the page
Cons
- Finger hole forces one hand position and rules out the standard pinch grip
- No blade length, steel grade or hardness given, so edge retention is unknowable
- Page doesn't say who pays return shipping, how long delivery takes, or where it ships from
What you get
One chef's knife per unit: a stainless steel blade with a round index finger hole near the handle, and a dark pakka and acacia wood grip. The bundles are simply two or four of the same knife. A free recipe book is included, most likely a download. The page never states blade length, steel grade, hardness, or where the knives are made.
Before you buy
- Start with a single knife, not the four pack, until you know the finger hole suits your hand
- Read the guarantee terms at checkout for return postage and restocking costs
- Check the confirmation email for a delivery estimate, since the page gives none
- Plan to hand wash and dry it, the wood handle won't survive a dishwasher
Who it suits
Anyone whose current knives are blunt and who wants a cheap upgrade, and who's curious about the finger hole grip. Skip it if you already use a pinch grip or want a knife that lasts decades.
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