I bought a bunch of Kiwi knives in Bangkok (Thailand), around 2 decades ago now, while holidaying there. Back then, these knives were hard to find where I live (was EBAY even around?!). I was in my mid 20s, never heard of Kiwi knives before, and wasn’t into cookware. But I had noticed how many Thai cooks were using these knives and I thought if they use them and make great food these must be good knives.
I think I paid around 6-7 euro per knife, and gave a few of them away to my family. My sister still uses hers, and I use mine. Then around 5-6 years ago I wanted another one and got one from EBAY. That one felt less good somehow.
I think Kiwis are excellent knives - they are used by some of the finest chefs in the world (to me). One cannot get a better recommendation imho. I still holiday in Thailand regularly and they are still ubiquitous.
Imho there aren’t better knives at that - or even multiple times - that price point.
