Considered craft. Closer to home.

Exceptional everyday products deserve to be discovered. We’re building a home in Israel for carefully selected Japanese and Korean brands.

Our first collection is taking shape.

An imagined material gallery with lime-plaster walls, dark timber and ceramic bowls
MARKET

Israel

ORIGIN

Japan & South Korea

INITIAL FOCUS

Japanese kitchen knives

OUR MODEL

Long-term brand development

01 — OUR FOCUS

Fewer things.
More thought behind them.

We look for makers with a clear identity, products that earn their place, and quality you can understand and feel.

Japanese-style kitchen knife on a walnut board — an editorial study
JAPAN / CULINARYInitial focus

Good tools.
Better everyday cooking.

Our starting point is a small selection of Japanese kitchen knives for home cooks and professionals. We’re evaluating makers for cutting performance, thoughtful construction and dependable supply.

SantokuGyutoPetty
Ask about the first collection
Matcha, a bamboo whisk and ceramic cups on pale limestone
02 / TEA & PANTRYUnder consideration

A little more ritual.

Japanese matcha, hojicha and selected pantry products. We’re exploring origin, taste and freshness for home kitchens and café counters.

A sculptural pine bonsai framed by shoji screens, with a low walnut table and ceramic bowl
03 / HOME & DAILY LIFEUnder consideration

Useful by design.

Compact, practical products from Japan and South Korea that solve a specific everyday problem and offer a meaningful improvement.

We’re selecting our first brand partners. Products, prices and launch timing will be shared once confirmed.

אנחנו בונים את הקולקציה הראשונה שלנו. לשאלות על המוצרים ועל ההשקה בישראל, אפשר לפנות אלינו גם בעברית.

A bladesmith working a kitchen-knife blank with a hammer and tongs on an anvil in natural workshop light

02 — OUR APPROACH

Respect the maker.
Understand the customer.

A lasting collection starts well before the first order. These are the questions guiding our selection.

01

Who made it?

A traceable maker, a credible manufacturing story and a brand that stands behind its work.

02

Why choose it?

A clear advantage in use, materials or design, assessed against the alternatives already available in Israel.

03

Will it work here?

Feedback from local customers, realistic pricing and a clear plan for product information and care.

04

Can we build on it?

Reliable replenishment and a relationship that can grow as customers return and demand develops.

03 — FOR MANUFACTURERS & BRANDS

Your craft.
A considered path
into Israel.

We’re seeking a small number of long-term partners from Japan and South Korea. Our proposed model combines local product education, a focused launch and measured expansion.

Discuss a partnership

A focused start. Room to grow.

  1. 01

    Establish the fit

    Review the range, existing Israeli representation, wholesale terms and both initial and repeat-order lead times.

  2. 02

    Prepare a small launch

    Agree on a focused assortment, evaluate samples and plan Hebrew content, care guidance and local import requirements.

  3. 03

    Grow from real demand

    Use customer feedback and sales results to guide reorders, professional accounts and selective retail expansion.

PLANNED ROUTES TO MARKET

Online customers Chefs & cafés Specialty retailers

04 — LET’S TALK

Good things begin
with a conversation.

tal@zendesu.com
FOR CUSTOMERS

Curious about what’s coming?

Tell us what you cook, use or would love to find in Israel. Home cooks, chefs and retailers are welcome.

Ask about the collection
FOR BRAND PARTNERS

Considering the Israeli market?

Introduce your brand and share your catalogue, export contact and current availability for Israel.

Introduce your brand

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