{"product_id":"ukai-ud-grip-adjustable-ergonomic-150mm-kitchen-knife-green","title":"Ukai UD Grip Adjustable Ergonomic 150mm Kitchen Knife – Green","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThoughtfully 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjustable handle positions to reduce wrist strain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRidged palm-press tool:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     -Works as palm pad for applying pressure without squeezing in multiple press angles perpendicular, or 45°\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     -Functions as a Blade stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     -Acts as the tool used to adjust and reverse handle orientation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Removable ball-ended kickstand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImproves control for limited grip strength or hand mobility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for standing or seated prep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Seki, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ukai Cutlery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51163996389693,"sku":"UKACUTUDGRPGRN","price":59.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1972\/2573\/files\/ukai-ud-grip-adjustable-ergonomic-150mm-kitchen-knife-green-ukai-cutlery-4131170.webp?v=1765652659","url":"https:\/\/elementknife.com\/products\/ukai-ud-grip-adjustable-ergonomic-150mm-kitchen-knife-green","provider":"Element Knife Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}