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Just Ceramic Knives

Mailing Address

Philip Blazdell
3 Davis Close
Little Paxton St Neots
PE196HH, UK

All of our knives & other products are new in box unless otherwise stated.

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After winning an auction or using 'Buy It Now', you will receive an automatic invoice 

Payment  is to be postmarked with 2 days from the end of the auction unless other arrangements are made.

Personal cheques are also accepted.

When paying by any mail, please be sure to include your full name, shipping address, e-mail address (so we can send you tracking information), auction number, and a printout of the auction, or you can write it on a separate piece of paper.

Shipping & Tracking Shipping is done either by registered express post direct from Japan. I

 We do offer combined shipping discounts on most items, however, you must e-mail first and tell us what items you are interested in and where you would like them shipped so we can provide you with accurate information.

If you have questions regarding shipping or tracking, you can e-mail Philip at When e-mailing, please provide your full name and address (as it was given to ship to), how and when you paid (approximately) as well as how much you paid for shipping, and if available, all auction numbers and/or a brief description of the items.

Before e-mailing and inquiring if your item has been shipped, please allow 1 - 1 1/2 weeks for your products to arrive.

All items are normally shipped within 2-4 business days once payment clears.

Remember, when answering e-mails pertaining to your question(s), please send ALL corresponding e-mails so we can better serve you.

Please be sure your spam filters are not blocking '@.com' e-mail addresses. International Buyers Please e-mail before bidding to get a correct quote on shipping and handling if it is not listed in the auction already. 

Your shipping cost will include all postage and handling fees on our side of things

Duty and taxes at your end are your responsibility.

Feedback Positive feedback will be left for you once our transaction is complete and you have received your product and left positive feedback for us.

If you have an issue, let’s work it out before we leave feedback.

We answer all emails.

If you don't get a reply within 48 hours (Weekdays) your service provider may have a block on my  email address.

You have a 2 day inspection period from the date you receive your item(s).

If you are dissatisfied with your purchase for any reason, you must notify us by e-mail within that 2 days in order to be eligible for a refund/exchange.

In the unlikely event of the item arriving damaged please complete a claim form from the local post-office and then contact us. We will then be more than happy to replace it or refund your cash.

Item must be returned in LIKE NEW condition, including its original box, with any other paperwork (certificate of authenticity etc...) no exceptions.

International buyers note: You are responsible for all Customs concerns and laws. If your item is seized because of duty or taxes, it is your responsibility to deal with your customs agency. Please note that for most UK, European and US shipments this isnt a problem as the knives do not attract duty.  It seems that when we ship 3 knives or more together duty is charged.

Failure to comply with Terms & Conditions will result in negative feedback.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ceramic Knives

Q. What are ceramic knives made of?
A. These knives are made of an advanced, high-tech ceramic called zirconium oxide (also called zirconia). This material, which is second in hardness only to diamond, was originally developed for industrial applications where metal components failed. Zirconium oxide is extremely hard, wear resistant, and chemically inert. For the technically minded, zirconium oxide has a hardness of 8.2 mohs (vs. steel at 5-6 mohs and diamond at 10 mohs).

Q. How do I sharpen ceramic knives?
A. You can re-sharpen your ceramic knife by sending it back to Kyocera or by bringing it to a qualified knife shop which has a powered diamond sharpening wheel.

Q. Will a ceramic knife break or shatter if I drop it?
A. No (with the possible exception of the tip). Zirconium oxide is a very strong material. Like a forged steel knife, however, you can break the tip if the knife lands on the tip

Q. Can I put my ceramic knife in the dishwasher?
A. We do not recommend this for several reasons. First, it's dangerous if someone forgets about the knife or reaches in the wrong way. Second, violent motion against other objects, especially hard plates, could chip the objects and/or the knife. Third, dishwashers ruin wood handles. Finally, ceramic knives are very easy to clean with a quick wipe since food does not stick to the blade.

Q. Where should I store my Kyocera ceramic knife?
A. You can store your Kyocera ceramic knife in a conventional knife block, in an in-drawer tray, or in the package.

Q. Where are Kyocera knives made?
A. Kyocera produces ceramic knives in Sendai, a small city in southwest Japan on the island of Kyushu.

Q. How are Kyocera knives made?
A. First, we mold ceramic powder into blade "blanks" using special high pressure (many tons!) presses. Special binders in the powder allow the blanks to retain their shape before sintering (or firing), which takes several days at extremely high temperatures (in excess of 1000 C). We then grind (on a diamond wheel) and polish the sintered blanks to form an edge and the final shape before attaching the handle.

Q. Which Kyocera knife is sharpest?
A. Kyocera's newest line, the Kyotop, are the sharpest knives. Most Kyocera ceramic knives have an edge formed by one vertical side and one angled side. The KC-130 and the KC-200 have edges formed by two angled sides.

Q. Will ceramic scissors shatter or break if I drop them? How can I damage ceramic scissors?