Seido Japanese Chef knives: quality, fair priced, high-carbon stainless steel kitchen knives. For the home cook or professional chef. Invest in your self and your kitchen and start preparing better meals today with Seido Master Chef Knives!
Seido Knives (seidoknives.com) has 400 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5.
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2026
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Ordered a couple knives for gifts for Christmas around mid Dec. The site said that the order would arrive before Christmas 21st-24th. This is why I placed the order. When contacting their customer service department via email, they stated that due to mass orders they had to ship from manufacturer which is over seas. (China my guess)
If I knew this prior to ordering, I would not have placed the order. Felt this is extremely misleading and a true sign of greed.
Looking like I may have to chargeback with my bank.
I would stay away from Seido based on my experience.
Response from Seido KnivesMar 21, 2023
We are sorry to hear about your recent experience with our company, and we appreciate you bringing this matter to our attention.
Please be advised that due to the holiday season and weather conditions before, there have been some delays in the delivery of your order. While we always strive to deliver orders promptly, we want to be transparent and ensure that you are aware of any potential delays that may occur during the busiest time of the year.
While we try to maintain inventory levels at our US warehouse, there are instances where items are not in stock, and we have to source them from our other warehouse locations where the item is available. We understand that this can lead to delays in shipping and miscommunication, and for that, we sincerely apologize.
We take your feedback seriously and appreciate the opportunity to improve our services. We are constantly working to improve our local stocks to minimize the need for sourcing items from other warehouse locations. Thank you for understanding and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
JE
Jeff
This company is a joke
This company is a joke. I ordered a knife on the 10th of December. It’s been 20 days so far and I still don’t have it. I would never recommend this company to anyone.
Response from Seido KnivesMar 21, 2023
Thank you for your review. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the delay in receiving your order during the Christmas season. We understand that this can be frustrating and we are sorry for any disappointment you may have experienced.
We want to assure you that we always strive to provide accurate shipping estimates and tracking information to ensure that our customers receive their orders in a timely and efficient manner. However, sometimes shipping times can be affected by factors beyond our control, such as weather conditions and carrier delays.
If you still haven't received your order, please don't hesitate to contact our customer support team. We are committed to providing excellent customer service and will do our best to assist you with any issues or concerns you may have.
Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We appreciate your feedback and are always looking for ways to improve our service.
GS
Greg S.
Don't stand behind their craftsmanship
Got set for Christmas and wife got them over a month before. I open and one blade has a rather large sliver on the cutting edge. They refuse to do anything because order was over 30 days.
Also buy on Amazon for way less, same knives.
Response from Seido KnivesMar 21, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you were not completely satisfied with your purchase.
We understand that receiving a product with a defect can be frustrating, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. However, we would like to clarify that our return policy states that items must be returned within 30 days of receipt for a refund. Unfortunately, as your order was received over a month ago, we are unable to offer a return or refund.
At the same time, we would like to emphasize that we take great pride in offering quality products at fair prices. We always strive to provide our customers with high-quality products and excellent customer service. We take product defects seriously, and we would have been happy to assist you if you had contacted us within the 30-day window. Please note that we stand behind the quality of our products, and any defects or issues can be addressed within that timeframe.
In regards to the pricing, we would like to inform you that we offer competitive pricing for the quality of our products. Prices may vary based on the seller and location of purchase, but we can assure you that we always offer fair prices for the value we provide.
Once again, we apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced and hope that you will give us the opportunity to serve you better in the future.
IO
Infinite O.
Cheap junk, scam, money back guarantee is fake, same ones on amazon for 1/4 the price
Purchased a few of these different ones hoping they would be decent quality for a few presents for Christmas. When I received them they were in cheap cardboard generic boxes with an insert from the company, when opened I noticed the quality was nothing like what they stated on the site. They are cheap imitation stamped Chinese made knives not Japanese forged knives, I found the exact same ones on Amazon for $20 when I paid $99 (see link below). Address in the US is not a valid address, it's some drop shipper, the address in Canada is the same, doesn't show a real business, looks to be some sort of shopping mall. Phone number doesn't work as you can only leave a message and no one returned several of my calls.
Requested to return them with their 30 day money back guarantee which was clearly stated on the item and in the site FAQ. It stated "RISK FREE MONEY BACK GUARANTEE" if your not "COMPLETELY SATISFIED" and "FULL REFUND NO QUESTIONS ASKED". They stated there would be a 20% restocking fee and I needed to pay to ship them back to Canada when they were shipped from the US. None of which complies with their guarantee as your out of pocket a ton for return shipping as well as 20% off.
Return shipping cost more than the knives were worth. When I asked to talk to a supervisor, I was told the phone lines were down, when asked to talk to someone they could call on the cell phone they didn't respond. Asked several times to talk to a supervisor or manager and they would not allow it. After days worth of emails (over 25) and requests for them to adhere to their money back guarantee they would not. I had to contest it with PayPal and pay about what I paid for the knives to ship them back but at this point it was more about principal than the cost. Customer service was horrible, this is nothing more than a scam to get you to buy and once you buy if you're not happy you don't have much of a choice but keeping them.
After I put a claim in with Paypal and they changed the verbiage on their guarantee to remove "full refund" and reworded it to make it sound like there is no risk but they will pull the same thing on you. If you do some searches on the internet tons of people have had the same issue, should have done my research first.
After paying to return to Canada found out the address they gave us was a fake address and some shopping mall, the product is obviously worthless as they just hope you don't spend as much much shipping back to Canada than you paid for the knives so they roll the dice and have you ship it to a fake address. Emailed them several times to get correct address for UPS and no response. Just shows how it is even more of a scam.
Here is an example, they are worth about 1/4 of what they are charging: $19.99 Meat Cleaver Butcher Boning Knife Forged Kitchen Knife Multi-Function Cleaver Knife Chopping Knife with Large Finger Hole and Bottle Opener Ideal for Kitchen, Camping, BB, hunting, survival
Response from Seido KnivesMar 21, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about your negative experience with our company. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and understand your frustration with the product and the customer service you received.
We take all customer feedback seriously, and we appreciate you bringing this matter to our attention. After reviewing your order, we can confirm that the product you received is the one advertised on our website. However, we understand that the product did not meet your expectations, and we apologize for any disappointment this may have caused.
Regarding the return policy, we apologize for any confusion caused by our restocking fee and return shipping policy. We want to clarify that the 20% restocking fee is applicable for non-damaged items, and it is stated on our website's return policy. We understand that returning the product may have been more expensive than you expected, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Once again, we apologize for any inconvenience caused, and we appreciate your business. If you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to our customer service team, and we will do our best to assist you.
MO
Molly
Knife never arrived
Knife never arrived. Contacting my credit card company tomorrow to report fraud. Reached out to customer service and they asked for me to be patient but never gave a reason to why it hasn’t shipped yet or when it might ship. I ordered on Dec 9 and expected to have it as a gift but it never showed. Based on reviews it seems like I made the wrong choice buying this knife…
Response from Seido KnivesMar 21, 2023
We apologize for any frustration caused by shipping delays, and we understand that timely delivery is important to our customers. Please note that shipping times can vary due to factors beyond our control, such as weather conditions and carrier delays. During peak seasons like Christmas, delays are more likely to occur. However, we are continuously working to improve our shipping processes and minimize delays as much as possible. If your order has not arrived within the expected timeframe, please do not hesitate to contact our customer service team for assistance. Rest assured that we always strive to provide accurate shipping estimates and tracking information to keep you informed of your order's progress and ensure that it arrives as soon as possible.
KV
Kimberly V.
Items never arrive and they only do…
Items never arrive and they only do refunds if you have the item delivered. Do not order from them. They copy and paste bull responses. I ordered from them and regret it. This issue is ongoing. Don't waste your time.
Response from Seido KnivesMar 21, 2023
We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the delay in the delivery of your order. We understand that waiting for an order can be frustrating, especially during the holiday season. However, we would like to assure you that we take all orders seriously and strive to fulfill them as quickly as possible.
We have checked our records, and we can confirm that your order was shipped on December 18, 2022 and was delivered on January 6, 2023, as per the tracking information provided by the carrier. You can verify this information by checking the tracking link provided: https://tools.usps.com/go/TrackConfirmAction?qtc_tLabels1=92612927005759010002062928
We understand that you may be unhappy with the product or the service you received, and we would like to take this opportunity to address any concerns you may have had. Regarding our refund policy, we apologize if it was not made clear to you. Our policy is to issue refunds only for items that have been delivered to the customer. However, we are willing to work with you to resolve any issues you may have had with your order.
Please feel free to contact our customer service team, and we will do our best to assist you in any way we can. We value your business and appreciate your feedback, as it helps us to improve our products and services.
Thank you for considering Seido Knives, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future.
DB
Dave B.
Garbage Chinese knives shipped right…
Total joke Chinese knives shipped right from the factory in CHINA then repackaged in California shipped by a guy named Lee not shipped from Portland OR like they would like you to believe. Took almost a month verses 3-7 days free shipping. Garbage product with from a company with lots of excuses. 🤣🤣 Definitely not quality, more like Japenese STEAL. Buyer beware - just buy American like Buck and save yourself the headache.
Response from Seido KnivesMar 21, 2023
We are sorry to hear that you had a negative experience with our products and services. We appreciate your feedback and would like to take this opportunity to address some of the concerns you raised in your review.
Firstly, we would like to clarify that we are a legitimate company based in Canada. We have a warehouse in California, where we inspect and repackage our products before shipping them to our customers. We take pride in our transparent and ethical business practices and strive to provide our customers with high-quality products at affordable prices.
Secondly, we would like to assure you that our knives are made of high-quality materials and are designed to provide excellent performance and durability. We source our materials from reputable suppliers, and our knives are manufactured using the latest technology and techniques to ensure their quality and precision.
We understand that shipping delays can be frustrating, and we apologize if your order took longer than expected to arrive. However, please note that shipping times can vary depending on factors such as weather conditions and carrier delays. We always strive to provide our customers with accurate shipping estimates and tracking information to ensure that they receive their orders in a timely and efficient manner.
Finally, we would like to emphasize that we value our customers' feedback and take all complaints seriously. We would be happy to address any specific issues or concerns that you may have had with our products or services. Please don't hesitate to contact our customer service team so that we can assist you in any way we can.
Thank you for considering Seido Knives for your knife needs, and we hope that we can resolve any issues that you may have had with our products. We remain committed to providing our customers with the highest quality products and services possible.
MA
Matthew
Knives are excellent quality.…
Knives are really sharp and have enough weight to be comfortable handling them. Already cut myself once. Overall appearance is they look great. My only and only one negative is one blade was bent and it wasn’t done in shipping or handling, it appears a manufacturer defect. Filed claim on it 12/01/2022 and they did it for me since the claim site wouldn’t accept any of my information. Still waiting to hear from them about when it’ll ship. Otherwise excellent knives.
