Ukai UD Grip Adjustable Ergonomic 150mm Kitchen Knife – Green

Designed to reduce strain and increase control, the UD Grip Ergonomic Knife from Ukai in Seki, Japan is built around the idea that not everyone grips a knife the same way — and they shouldn’t have to.

The defining feature is an adjustable, rotatable handle that allows the grip angle to be customized. This helps keep the wrist in a more neutral position and shifts effort away from tight finger pinching, making cutting easier and more comfortable for a wide range of users.

A standout element of the design is the ridged palm-press pad. This removable support sits above the spine of the knife and allows pressure to be applied through the heel of the hand rather than relying on grip strength alone. The indexed ridges let the pad be positioned perpendicular, or at a 45-degree angle, adapting to different cutting motions and personal comfort. The result is better stability, more control, and less fatigue.

This knife is especially well-suited for seniors, people with limited hand strength or mobility, arthritis, or reduced dexterity, as well as anyone who experiences wrist or hand fatigue during prep. It also works well for seated cutting or lower work surfaces, where traditional knife ergonomics often fall short.

Thoughtfully made in Seki, Japan, the UD Grip Knife is a practical example of universal design — a tool that makes the kitchen more accessible without sacrificing function or quality.

Key features

• Adjustable handle positions to reduce wrist strain

• Ridged palm-press tool:

     -Works as palm pad for applying pressure without squeezing in multiple press angles perpendicular, or 45°

     -Functions as a Blade stand

     -Acts as the tool used to adjust and reverse handle orientation

• Removable ball-ended kickstand

• Improves control for limited grip strength or hand mobility

• Suitable for standing or seated prep

• Made in Seki, Japan