How popular isTojiro?
In September 2026, people searched for Tojiro by name about 20 times in New Zealand, a 50% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.41% of all New Zealand kitchen knife brand searches, placing Tojiro seventh out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about kitchen knife brands, Tojiro appeared in two of the four answers and was the fifth most recommended of the seven.
Tojiro is the seventh most searched of 7 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
VictorinoxShare of searches 55.6%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
WusthofShare of searches 13.5%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Global KnivesShare of searches 11%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
ZWILLINGShare of searches 7.1%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
TojiroShare of searches 0.41%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top kitchen knife brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Tojiro was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Tojiro is the fifth most recommended of the seven.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Victorinox1st
Global Knives2nd
Wusthof3rd
Shun4th
Tojiro5th- Furi6th
ZWILLING–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Victorinox4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Wusthof3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Global Knives3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Shun2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Tojiro2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Furi1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
ZWILLING0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about kitchen knife brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which kitchen knife brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best kitchen knife brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best kitchen knife brand in New Zealand for everyday cooking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“kitchen knives nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“knife set nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which kitchen knife brands compete with Tojiro?
Share of searches by month for Victorinox, Wusthof, Global Knives, ZWILLING, Shun, Furi, Tojiro. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Victorinox | Wusthof | Global Knives | ZWILLING | Shun | Furi | Tojiro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 54.1% | 11.5% | 12.8% | 6.3% | 5.9% | 8.6% | 0.84% |
| Nov 2025 | 55.5% | 12% | 12.7% | 6.3% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 0.66% |
| Dec 2025 | 56.8% | 10.8% | 11.2% | 6.2% | 7.5% | 6.6% | 0.96% |
| Jan 2026 | 52.8% | 12.6% | 12.2% | 6.4% | 8.3% | 6.4% | 1.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 51.1% | 16.5% | 9.9% | 5.9% | 8.4% | 6.9% | 1.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 50.7% | 15.8% | 9.3% | 6.4% | 9.6% | 7.3% | 0.89% |
| Apr 2026 | 48.3% | 17.4% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 8.1% | 5.5% | 0.42% |
| May 2026 | 49.9% | 15.8% | 9.5% | 9.9% | 8.2% | 5.8% | 0.86% |
| Jun 2026 | 52% | 11.3% | 11.9% | 7.7% | 10.8% | 5.9% | 0.45% |
| Jul 2026 | 50.7% | 16.7% | 12.2% | 7.1% | 8.1% | 4.8% | 0.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 52.7% | 16.3% | 12.2% | 5.9% | 5.8% | 5.9% | 1.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 55.6% | 13.5% | 11% | 7.1% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 0.41% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 55.6% | 2.7K | -20.5% | +2.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 13.5% | 650 | -37.5% | -2.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 11% | 530 | -32.1% | -1.2 points | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 7.1% | 340 | -10.5% | +1.1 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 6.8% | 330 | -10.8% | +1.1 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 4th to 6th | 5.6% | 270 | -28.9% | -0.3 pointsmoved from 4th to 6th | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.41% | 20 | -71.4% | -0.7 points |
55.6%
Held 1st. 2.7K estimated branded searches, -20.5% vs prior month. Share +2.9 points.
2.
Wusthof13.5%
Held 2nd. 650 estimated branded searches, -37.5% vs prior month. Share -2.8 points.
11%
Held 3rd. 530 estimated branded searches, -32.1% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
4.
ZWILLING7.1%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 340 estimated branded searches, -10.5% vs prior month. Share +1.1 points.
5.
Shun6.8%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 330 estimated branded searches, -10.8% vs prior month. Share +1.1 points.
6.Furi
5.6%
Moved from 4th to 6th. 270 estimated branded searches, -28.9% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
7.
Tojiro0.41%
Held 7th. 20 estimated branded searches, -71.4% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
Compare popularity between Tojiro and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Tojiro changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Tojiro in New Zealand fell from 40 to 20.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tojiro’s share of searches among kitchen knife brands in New Zealand held steady, from 0.84% to 0.41%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand kitchen knife brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, ZWILLING overtook Furi to rank 4th among kitchen knife brands in New Zealand, with 7.1% of the searches.

In September 2026, Shun overtook Furi to rank 5th among kitchen knife brands in New Zealand, with 6.8% of the searches.

In September 2026, Victorinox gained share of searches among kitchen knife brands in New Zealand, from 52.7% to 55.6%.

In September 2026, Wusthof lost share of searches among kitchen knife brands in New Zealand, from 16.3% to 13.5%.

In September 2026, Global Knives lost share of searches among kitchen knife brands in New Zealand, from 12.2% to 11%.

In September 2026, Tojiro lost share of searches among kitchen knife brands in New Zealand, from 1.1% to 0.41%.
How are Tojiro’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Tojiro’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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