Updated October 1, 2026 · HabitatCue Editorial Team
Hoshanho vs Spicy
Hoshanho
Spicy
Higher score in this comparison
What sets them apart
| Compare | HoshanhoReviewVisitVisit | SpicyReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $49.99 | R$99 |
| Warranty | LifetimeHigher | 0.25 years |
| Return window | 45 daysHigher | 7 days |
| Markets | US, GB, DE, FR, ES | BR |
| Induction ready | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Dishwasher safe | No | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Spicy scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.9.
- Warranty is higher at Hoshanho: Lifetime vs 0.25 years.
- Return window is higher at Hoshanho: 45 days vs 7 days.
- Hoshanho is available in 4 more countries.
- Products: only Spicy offers Cookware, Bakeware, Tableware.
- Markets: only Hoshanho offers US, GB, DE.
- Markets: only Spicy offers BR.
Our verdict on each
Hoshanho
Hoshanho suits buyers who want a knife specialist with a lifetime warranty, the longest cover in the ranked kitchen knife group, and an overall score of 8.9. The trade-off is a catalogue limited to knives, starting at $49.99, which sits well above the cheapest knife brand in the group.
Spicy
Spicy suits Brazilian home cooks buying a first cookware set around an induction hob, with pans starting at BRL 99. Support answers by phone, email or online help centre, but the warranty is brief and the return window is short, so check cover before committing to a large set.
Score breakdown
| Area | Hoshanho | Spicy |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.6Entry price of $49.99 sits well above Wusthof at $13.50, the clearest cost gap against the group. | 9.5HigherPans start at BRL 99, backed by a 0.25-year warranty on the induction set. |
| Offer | 9.2HigherCover is the strongest part of the offer: warranty ranks 1 of 38 against a returns window of 45 days. | 8.6One shop spans cookware, knives, bakeware and more, with a barbecue section and a portable grill beyond the kitchen. |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Hoshanho | Spicy |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen knives | 1 of 47 | 5 of 47 |
How the counts compare
| Fact | Hoshanho | Spicy |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | Lifetime | 0.25 years |
| Return window | 45 days | 7 days |
Licences and countries
| Country | Hoshanho | Spicy |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Brazil |
Additional countries for Hoshanho: 5. Additional countries for Spicy: 1.
Where these facts come from
Hoshanho
- hoshanho.com: 9 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Spicy
- spicy.com.br: 9 facts, checked October 1, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Hoshanho | Spicy |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Knives | Cookware, Knives, Bakeware, Tableware, Food storageCovers more |
| Cookware materials | Not confirmed | Stainless, Ceramic nonstick, Ptfe nonstick |
| Legal entity | Everspark Innovations Inc. | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | United States | Brazil |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Grills and pizza ovens
| Fact | Hoshanho | Spicy |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel types | Not confirmed | Gas, Charcoal |
| Portable models | Not confirmed | Yes |
Furniture and home stores
| Fact | Hoshanho | Spicy |
|---|---|---|
| Departments | Not confirmed | Kitchen, Appliances |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Hoshanho | Spicy | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty | Lifetimeabove the median | 0.25 yearslowest quarter | 5 years |
| Return window | 45 dayshighest quarter | 7 dayslowest quarter | 30 days |
Median across 89 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Hoshanho
Pros
- Hoshanho's lifetime warranty is the longest in the ranked kitchen knife group, sitting at 1 of 38 on that measure.
- A returns window of 45 days clears the 30 day median for ranked knife brands, so a poor choice is cheap to undo.
- Support covers email, phone and a help centre through email, phone and help centre, which means someone answers both before and after the sale.
Cons
- Knives are not listed as dishwasher safe, so care is a hand-wash routine rather than a rack-and-forget one.
- Hoshanho's entry price of $49.99 sits well above Wusthof at $13.50, which makes it a weak first knife on a tight budget.
- The range covers knives only, where Knivesandtools also lists cookware, knives and tableware and Tescoma lists cookware, knives and bakeware.
Spicy
Pros
- Cookware is sold as induction ready, so a new set suits an induction hob as well as a gas flame.
- Entry prices start at BRL 99, so a first basket of pans stays modest.
- The grill range includes a barbecue sold as portable alongside the larger models.
Cons
- Returns run for 7 days, which is tight for a bulky cookware set bought online.
- The warranty is 0.25 years, so a fault late in a pan's life falls on the buyer.
- Delivery and pickup options are set up for Brazil, leaving shoppers elsewhere without a listed route to order.
Who each suits
Hoshanho
Who it suits
- Home cooks replacing a single worn knife who weigh warranty length above range breadth.
- Buyers in the United States, GB and DE who want a long returns window and a named company behind it.
- Anyone who washes by hand anyway and wants cover that outlasts the knife drawer.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers building out a full kitchen, since Tescoma lists cookware, knives and bakeware in one place.
- Tight budgets, because Wusthof starts at $13.50 against $49.99 here.
- Knivesandtools shoppers who want the rest of the kitchen nearby, which is what cookware, knives and tableware covers.
Spicy
Who it suits
- Home cooks buying a first cookware set and working around an induction hob.
- Barbecue shoppers after grills fed by gas or charcoal, portable models included.
- Shoppers in Brazil who would rather collect pans, knives and storage in the same basket.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who want a return window longer than 7 days.
- Shoppers after cookware in a material outside stainless, ceramic nonstick and ptfe nonstick.
Current offers
Hoshanho
Current offer
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Country by country
| Country | Hoshanho | Spicy |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | No | Yes |
| France | Yes | No |
| Germany | Yes | No |
| Spain | Yes | No |
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
| United States | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Hoshanho
How much does a Hoshanho knife cost at the start?+
Entry pricing begins at $49.99 for the cheapest knife in the range, and that sits above Wusthof, which starts at $13.50. Nothing renews after the purchase: the outlay is the knife itself, and the figure that follows you home afterwards is the warranty length rather than a second bill.
How long is the warranty on a Hoshanho knife?+
The warranty is lifetime, which is the strongest cover in the ranked kitchen knife group. The group median also lands at 99 because a few brands stretch the same way, so a knife bought here sits with the longest guarantees rather than the middle of the pack.
Spicy
What does Spicy sell?+
Spicy is a kitchen and barbecue shop. It covers pans and knives for the cooking side, plates and containers for the table and the cupboard, and a barbecue section of its own sits beyond the kitchen range. Cookware starts at BRL 99, so a first basket can hold the pans for the hob and the basics around them.
How is the Spicy store organized?+
The store front browses by kitchen and appliances categories, with a barbecue area of its own. That means a buyer can move from the kitchen to the electricals, or head straight to the grills, without scrolling a long page of everything in stock. It suits a quick browse by room rather than by brand.