Shi Ba Zi Zuo Knives and Kitchen Tools

Shi Ba Zi Zuo (十八子作) is a Chinese cutlery brand from Yangjiang, Guangdong — a city with a centuries-long tradition in blade manufacturing and one of China's most recognised production centres for knives and scissors. The brand focuses on functional, well-priced knives and kitchen tools built for everyday home cooking.

Kitchen Knives

The knife range covers the main styles used in Chinese home cooking: a heavy bone cleaver (~480g) for cutting through poultry and livestock bone, a chopping knife for general meat and vegetable prep, a slicing knife suited to precision cuts and shredding, a specialist fish knife with a riveted handle for aquatic products, and several fruit and paring knives for lighter tasks. All blades are stainless steel with varying handle materials depending on the series.

Knife Sharpening Stones and Rods

The sharpening range is one of the more practical additions to this collection. Three whetstones cover the full sharpening progression: the 1000/3000 grit stone for repairing a damaged or very dull edge and refining it, the 2000/5000 grit for regular maintenance sharpening, and the 10000 grit stone for a final polished edge. All three are made from white corundum, which is consistent and cuts cleanly without glazing over quickly. The 6-inch sharpening rod offers a faster option for touch-ups between full sharpenings.

Kitchen Scissors and Tools

The BBQ scissors are built for cutting through roasted meats and poultry with strong, corrosion-resistant steel blades. The multifunctional kitchen scissors handle general food prep including herbs, packaging, and light bone work. Other tools in the range include a straight grater for everyday produce, a compact nutcracker, and a multi-function bottle opener with a hidden small knife, foil cutter, and corkscrew.