Genuine Japanese kitchen knives are made from various types of hard, high-quality steel and represent the finest in Japanese knife craftsmanship. 

To maintain the sharpness of the knife and ensure a long service life, it is important to adhere to the following guidelines:

• Never wash the knives in a dishwasher. Instead, clean the knife by hand with lukewarm water and dry it thoroughly immediately – never let it air dry.
• The knives must not be used for hard items such as frozen foods, bones, cartilage, cartilage or hard cheeses.
• Only use the knives on wooden or plastic cutting boards. Avoid cutting surfaces made of glass, stone or metal.
• Store the knife on a magnetic knife holder or in a knife sheath. Avoid loose drawers where the blade can be damaged.
• Sharpen the knife regularly with a wet whetstone or have it sharpened professionally.
• Avoid using knife sharpeners with steel or ceramic wheels as they can damage the hard steel.
• Keep the blade dry and clean – for longer storage, a thin layer of oil (e.g. camellia oil) can protect the steel from rust.

Japanese knives are made of thin, hard steel , which gives them extreme sharpness. However, this hardness makes them more vulnerable to chipping (small nicks in the edge) if used incorrectly. This is not a defect – but a characteristic of the fine material.

You are always welcome to contact us at:

📞: +45 42 43 43 93

📩: info@rune-jakobsen.dk

Terms of Trade

Here you will find a comprehensive overview of all conditions when you shop at Rune-Jakobsen Design. We have tried to make it as clear and understandable as possible. If you have any questions, you are always welcome to contact us.

Prices, Discounts & Payment

Currency, VAT & Prices

All prices in the webshop are displayed in your local currency. Prices for customers in the EU and Norway always include the applicable local VAT. For more information about customs and duties, see the section below.

Fixed, fair prices: We believe in the value of good craftsmanship, which is why our prices are the same year-round. We do not participate in sales periods like Black Friday, but instead offer fixed benefits:

• Get 15% off when you purchase 3 or more wooden products.
• Get 10% off when you purchase 3 or more tea towels.
• Find great deals on discontinued items and prototypes in our Outlet .
• Sign up for our monthly newsletter to receive special offers only for subscribers.

💳 Payment

We offer secure payment with MasterCard, VISA, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Shop Pay and MobilePay. All payment information is sent encrypted (SSL) so that only you and your card provider can read it.

When will the money be withdrawn?

• In-stock items: The amount is reserved on your account when ordering and is only deducted when we ship your package.
• Woodworks (custom wood products): As these products are handmade especially for you, the order is considered a binding order. The amount is therefore deducted when your order is approved and production has started. Should you regret your purchase before production has started, we will of course refund the full amount.

Delivery & Shipping

📦 Delivery times

As many of our products are handmade, delivery times vary. Here is an overview:

• Woodworks (Rune-Jakobsen wood products): The expected delivery time is stated on the individual product page. If you have any questions before ordering, please contact Kari on tel. (+45) 42 43 23 76.
• Ceramics & certain kitchen knives (Ansø of Denmark & ​​M-knives): Expect a delivery time of approximately 2-3 weeks.
• In-stock items (shipped within 1-2 business days): Applies to spice grinders, jewelry, most textiles and Japanese chef's knives.
• Especially for Læsø Plaid: Expect a delivery time of approximately 5-7 business days.

🚚 Shipping Rates & Methods

We ship with GLS, DHL or UPS. The exact options and prices are calculated at checkout based on your location and the weight of the order. Here is an overview of starting prices:

• Denmark: 49 DKK to parcel shop / 69 DKK to private address. Free shipping on purchases over 2,500 DKK.
• Sweden: From 135 SEK. Free shipping on purchases over 2,500 SEK.
• Norway: From 159 NOK. Free shipping on purchases over 4,000 NOK.
• EU countries: From 9 EUR.
• United Kingdom (UK): From 14 GBP.
• Switzerland / Liechtenstein: From 19 CHF.
• United States: From 35 USD.
• Canada: From 49 CAD.
• Australia: From 85 AUD.
• New Zealand: From 110 NZD.
• Rest of the world: From 35 USD.

Customs, VAT & Taxes

We ship all items from Denmark (EU). Below you can see what this means for you.

🇪🇺 Orders within the EU

If you are purchasing from an EU country, the price you see at checkout is the final price. All prices include your local country's VAT and you will not be charged any additional fees upon delivery.

🇳🇴 Customers in Norway

If you are shopping from Norway, you can feel completely safe. The price you see at checkout is the final and total price. This is because we ship your package as 'Delivered Duty Paid' (DDP).

• We are VAT registered in Norway ( VOEC no. 2060051 ) and charge Norwegian VAT directly in the webshop.
• Any customs duties for your items will be calculated and included in the total price at checkout.

In other words, you will not be charged any additional costs or fees when importing to Norway.

🌎 Orders outside the EU (Rest of the World)

For countries outside the EU and Norway, orders are shipped as 'Delivered At Place' (DAP). This means that you as the customer are responsible for paying any local import costs (customs, VAT, fees) that are charged by the shipping company upon arrival. These fees are set by local authorities and are beyond our control.

🇬🇧 Customers in Great Britain (UK)

For purchases up to 135 GBP, there is no duty charge. For orders over this amount, you will be charged UK import duties. Read more from the UK authorities here .

🇺🇸 Customers in the USA

Orders placed via the Shop app (from Shopify) will automatically be charged applicable US sales tax. Orders placed directly in our webshop follow the general import rules as described above.

⏎ Returns & Complaints

30 Day Cancellation Policy

You have 30 days from receipt to notify us that you regret your purchase. After that, you have an additional 8 days to return the item. The right of withdrawal applies to all standard products.

Exception: For custom-made products, the right of withdrawal only applies if this has been agreed in writing in advance.

How to return

1. Please notify us of your return at hello@rune-jakobsen.design .
2. Pack the item securely in unused and undamaged condition.
3. Send the package to the address below. You will be responsible for the return shipping costs, unless it is a complaint.

Return address:
Rune Jakobsen Design
Attn: Kari Rune-Jakobsen
Tiendemarken 14 A, Gudum
9280 Storvorde
Denmark

Danish customers: You can order a return label via Shipmondo here (only applies to cancellations).

Once we have received the returned item, we will refund the full purchase amount.

Complaint

You have a 2-year warranty on manufacturing and material defects according to the Danish Sales Act. The warranty does not cover defects or wear and tear resulting from improper use, violence or lack of maintenance.

If you wish to make a complaint about an item, please contact us as soon as possible and no later than 14 days after you have discovered the fault. If the complaint is approved, we will of course cover the return costs.

Legal & Contact

Disclaimer & Intellectual Property Rights

All products are sold "as is" and it is the customer's responsibility to use them safely and appropriately. Rune-Jakobsen Design cannot be held liable for damages resulting from misuse or incorrect use. All content on this website (text, images, design) belongs to Rune-Jakobsen Design and may not be copied without written permission.

Company information

Rune Jakobsen Design
by Torben & Kari Rune-Jakobsen
Tiendemarken 14 A, Gudum
9280 Storvorde, Denmark
CVR: DK27029167
Norwegian VOEC: 2060051

Contact us

If you have any questions, we are here to help.

Telephone: (+45) 42 43 43 93 / (+45) 42 43 23 76
Email: info@rune-jakobsen.dk

📦 Delivery

Delivery times

As many of our products are handmade to order, delivery times vary. Here is an overview so you know what to expect:

• Woodworks (Rune-Jakobsen wood products):
  Due to high demand for the handmade products from Rune-Jakobsen woodworks, delivery time must be expected. The current delivery time is stated under each individual product on the product pages. If you have any questions before ordering, you are very welcome to contact Kari on tel. (+45) 42 43 23 76 or email info@rune-jakobsen.dk
  
• Ceramics & certain kitchen knives (Ansø of Denmark and M-knives)
  These products are also made to order. Expect a delivery time of approximately 2-3 weeks.
• In stock items (1-2 day delivery):
  Spice mills, jewelry from Scherning CPH, home textiles and Japanese chef's knives are in stock and shipped within 1-2 business days.
• Læsø Plaid:
  Expect a delivery time of approximately 5-7 business days.

🚚 Shipping & Prices

Shipping

We offer flexible delivery with GLS, DHL or UPS. The exact options and carriers depend on your location and will be presented to you at checkout.

Shipping prices

The price for delivery depends on your location and the weight of the shipment. Here is an overview of our starting prices. The final price is always calculated at checkout.

• Denmark: 49 DKK to parcel shop / 69 DKK to private address. Free shipping on purchases over 2,500 DKK.
• Sweden: From 135 SEK. Free shipping on purchases over 2,500 SEK.
• EU countries: From 9 EUR.
• Norway: From NOK 159. (See customs and VAT info below).
• United Kingdom (UK): From 12 GBP.
• Switzerland / Liechtenstein: From 19 CHF.
• United States: From 35 USD.
• Canada: From 49 CAD.
• Australia: From 85 AUD.
• New Zealand: From 89 NZD.
• Rest of the world: From 35 USD.

🛃 Customs, VAT & Taxes

We ship all items from our base in Denmark (EU). Below you can see what this means for you.

🇪🇺 Orders within the EU

If you are purchasing from an EU country, the price you see at checkout is the final price. All prices include your local country's VAT and you will not be charged any additional fees upon delivery.

🇳🇴 Customers in Norway

If you are shopping from Norway, you can feel completely safe. The price you see at checkout is the final and total price. This is because we ship your package as 'Delivered Duty Paid' (DDP).

• We are VAT registered in Norway ( VOEC no. 2060051 ) and charge Norwegian VAT directly in the webshop.
• Any customs duties for your items will be calculated and included in the total price at checkout.

In other words, you will not be charged any additional costs or fees when importing to Norway.

🌎 Orders outside the EU

For other countries outside the EU, orders are sent as 'Delivered At Place' (DAP).

This means for you as a customer:

• You are responsible for paying any import charges levied by the shipping company upon arrival in your country. This may include customs duties, import VAT and handling fees.
• These fees are set by the local authorities in your country and are beyond our control.

Worth knowing: Many countries have a de minimis threshold where orders under a certain value are exempt from customs duties. We recommend that you check the applicable rules for your country with your local customs authorities if you are in doubt.

By completing a purchase, you agree to these terms.

🇬🇧 Customers in Great Britain (UK)

For purchases up to 135 GBP, our goods are duty free. For orders over this amount, you will be charged UK import duties. Read more from the UK authorities here .

🇺🇸 Customers in the USA

Starting January 1, 2025, orders placed through the Shop app (from Shopify) will automatically be charged applicable US sales tax at checkout. This applies to all states that have sales tax. Orders placed directly in our webshop (including via Shop Pay) are exempt from this automatic calculation and follow the general import rules as described above.

ℹ️ General Information

Subject to change

Rune-Jakobsen Design reserves the right to continuously change and update prices, terms and conditions.

Contact

If you have any questions, we are here to help.

Phone: (+45) 42 43 43 93
Email: info@rune-jakobsen.dk

⏎ Right of withdrawal

You have 30 days after receipt to notify us that you regret the purchase, and then you have an additional 8 days to send it back.

The right of withdrawal applies to all standard products in the webshop.

The right of withdrawal and return for custom-made products in special sizes is only valid if a special (written) agreement has been made.

If you regret your purchase and return the item(s), we will refund the full purchase amount when the item(s) are delivered back to us in unused and undamaged condition.

⛓️‍💥 Complaints

According to the Danish Sales Act, Rune-Jakobsen Design grants a 2-year warranty from the invoice date for manufacturing and material defects (defects).

Complaints about defects or damage to delivered products must be made to Rune-Jakobsen Design within 14 days of receipt of the item(s).

The right of complaint does not cover errors, damage or wear and tear, directly or indirectly resulting from incorrect operation, incorrect maintenance, violence or unauthorized interventions.

If you cancel your purchase, you can use a shipping company of your choice and bear the costs associated with the return.

When returning due to a complaint, Rune-Jakobsen Design will cover the return costs.

Returns must be made to:

Rune Jakobsen Design
Attn: Kari Rune-Jakobsen
Tiendemarken 14 A, Gudum
9280 Storvorde
Denmark

Real Products, Honest Pictures

At our core, we are all about the craft and the product itself. To give you the most authentic impression possible, we have chosen to take our own product photos.

Every image you see of our wood products is of a real item we have crafted for a customer. To ensure the best possible presentation, we may digitally adjust sharpness and colours or place the product in a relevant setting using artificial intelligence to better show it in a natural context.

A Guide to Variants

We are constantly expanding our product gallery. As many of our products come in a multitude of sizes and variations, we do not yet have photos of every single one. The image displayed when you make your selection primarily illustrates the chosen type of wood – not necessarily the specific size or design variation.

Every Piece of Wood is Unique

Wood is a living, natural material, and our passion is to create unique products with character. The grain and play of colours will therefore naturally vary from one product to the next. Please consider our photos as a source of inspiration and an indication of the high quality we deliver.

Any questions? We're happy to help.

Do you have questions about a design, size, type of wood, or do you have special requests? Please don't hesitate to contact us at info@rune-jakobsen.dk, and we will guide you to the right choice before you order.

🛃 VAT, Customs and Excise

Rune-Jakobsen Design is a Danish company that ships all products from Denmark (EU).

We charge VAT and duties in accordance with the applicable VAT rates in each EU country for orders within the EU + Norway.

If you shop with us from an EU country + Norway, you will therefore not be charged additional costs.

When selling to countries outside the EU

Rune-Jakobsen Design ships 'Delivered At Place' (DAP), also called "Delivered Duty Unpaid (DDU).

This means that we (Rune-Jakobsen design) are only responsible for shipping the product, and that you (the customer) are responsible for paying any import costs to the shipping company, such as customs duties, import duties or disbursement fees upon delivery.

If you are resident in a country outside the EU , your order may in some cases be subject to customs duties and taxes. This depends on both the purchase amount and the product category.

The fees are determined by the local laws and customs authorities in your country of residence.

If you are not sure what the de minimis value is for the country or region you are shipping to, check the website of your country or region's tax authority or consult a local tax expert.

By continuing with your purchase, you confirm that you have understood and accept these terms.

🇺🇸 (US only)
Starting on January 1, 2025, the Shopify Shop channel will automatically collect, remit, and file taxes for all orders shipping to or within the United States.

The Shopify Shop channel collects taxes on orders in all states (including the District of Columbia) that administer statewide sales tax, as well as Alaska local sales tax. For more information on how these taxes are calculated, refer to the US taxes reference page.

Orders placed using Shop Pay from online stores are excluded from these tax calculations. This only applies to orders placed on the Shop app.