Best Japanese Chef Knife of 2021: Reviews, Rated and Buying Guides

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Yoshihiro Mirror Polished High Performance SLD Damascus Steel Kiritsuke Multipurpose Knife (8.25'' (210mm), Ebony Handle & Ironwood Bolster)

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9.2
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Yoshihiro

High Performance SLD is among the new generation of steels being engineered in Japan that endeavor to surpass the capabilities of existing metals. Its main features is that it is highly wear resistant with a hardness level that rivals carbon steel with a high level of stain resistance. This combination of cutting-edge metallurgy results in a knife with excellent sharpness, long edge retention, and stainless durability.
Proudly made in Japan and not mass produced.This knife is complimented with a traditional Japanese Wa-style handcrafted Octagonal Handle that is lightweight and ergonomically welds to the hand for seamless use.A protective wooden sheath called a Saya is included, which protects the knife and adds to its appearance when not in use. Every knife from Yoshihiro is handcrafted by master artisans creating a unique one-of-a-kind work of art.more

Yoshihiro 46 Layers Hammered Damascus Gyuto Chef Knife and Petty Utility Knife SET (Gyuto 8.25'' (210mm) & Petty 6'' (150mm), Ambrosia Handle)

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9.6
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Yoshihiro

These knives are complimented with a traditional Japanese Wa-style handcrafted Octagonal Handle that is lightweight and ergonomically welds to the hand for seamless use. A protective wooden sheath called a Saya is included, which protects the knife and adds to its appearance when not in use. The hammered texture of the blade eliminates friction and keeps food from sticking to the blade.
Traditional Japanese knife making values a sharp edge, which requires attention and care. Sharpening and honing should be done with only water whetstones. Hand wash and dry only, and do so immediately if working with acidic ingredients. Do not use on objects such as bones, nutshells, and frozen foods.more

YOSHIHIRO- Hammered Damascus Chef Knife 6PC SET - MADE IN JAPAN

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9.6
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Yoshihiro

A complete set of all the essential culinary knives you need in any kitchen.The Gyuto is a versatile chef knife & comes in 2 sizes. The Petty is a small utility knife used for smaller delicate tasks. The Sujihiki is a slicing knife used from slicing fish fillets to carving roasts. The Santoku is a multipurpose knife that's shorter and has a flatter profile than the Gyuto. The Nakiri is a versatile vegetable knife that's used to chop through root vegetables or thinly slice delicate garnishes.
Forged and hammered with 16 layers of steel in the Damascus tradition with a VG-10 Core, the VG-10 Hammered Damascus Series has been a perennial best seller, combining performance, beauty, and extraordinary value.more

Shun Classic 8-Piece Student Set; Perfect Knife Set for the Aspiring Chef: Paring, Utility, Chef’s, Boning/Fillet, Hollow-Ground Slicing and Bread Knives; Honing Steel and Portable Knife Roll Included

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9.4
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Shun

Includes: Shun Classic 8-inch Chef’s Knife, 3.5-inch Paring Knife, 6-inch Utility Knife, Boning/Fillet Knife, 9-inch Bread Knife, Hollow-Ground Slicing Knife, Shun Honing Steel and Nylon Knife Roll
Handcrafted in Japan, these knives feature premium VG-MAX blade steel with 68 micro-layers of Damascus cladding; blades are sharper, lighter and thinner, for maximum control and precisionmore

Yoshihiro Nashiji High Carbon White Steel #2 Gyuto Japanese Chefs Knife Magnolia Handle (8.25"(210mm) & No Saya)

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9.4
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Yoshihiro

Our Yoshihiro Mazaki series are crafted by our master artisans with the utmost care to create high quality knives that offer exceptional performance with exceptional value. White Steel #2 with a hardness on the Rockwell scale of 63 to 64, is intricately forged with iron to create a Black-Forged Kurouchi finish on the blade and consists of the carbonized coating created during heat treating and provides for a characteristic look and a rustic aesthetic to the blade.
Proudly made in Japan and not mass produced. This knife is complimented with a traditional Japanese Wa-style handcrafted Handle that is lightweight and ergonomically welds to the hand for seamless use. An optional and recommended protective wooden sheath called a Saya can be purchased together, which protects the knife and adds to its appearance when not in use. Every knife from Yoshihiro is handcrafted by master artisans creating a unique one-of-a-kind work of art.more

Shun Cutlery Premier 10” Chef’s Knife; Light and Agile Blade, Handles with Ease, Longer Cutting Edge, Use with Wide Range of Foods from Small to Large, Beautifully Designed, Handcrafted in Japan

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9.4
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Shun
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Increased blade length allows users to handle an increased volume of product and improve efficiency in the kitchen; the 10-inch blade handles all foods no matter large or small
Quality kitchen knife for use at any occasion: holiday, family dinner, vacation, restaurant, house party, wedding, neighborhood party, birthday party, supper club, Thanksgiving and moremore

Shun Premier Kiritsuke Kitchen Knife, 8 Inch, Handcrafted in Japan, TDM0771, Silver

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9.4
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Shun

Proprietary VG-Max Cutting Core for maximum edge retention; clad with 64 layers of stainless steel (32 each side) for corrosion resistance
Kiritsuke is the only multipurpose traditional Japanese knife, (in Japan only the executive chef in the kitchen is allowed to use one)more

Shun TDMS0200 Premier 2-Piece Carving Knife Boxed Set, Silver

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9.0
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Shun
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Hand-hammered finish reduces drag when cutting, keeping foods from sticking to the knife blade
9.5-inch Japanese slicing knife and carving fork in a boxed setmore

Sakai Takayuki/VG-10 33 Layers Hammered Damascus Chef's Knife/Gyuto,with Wooden Saya Cover & Ebony Saya Pin (240mm/9.4")

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9.2
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Sakai Takayuki

Blade Material based on VG-10 33 Layers Damascus Stain Resistant Steel
Made in Japanmore

Hattori Japanese Chef’s Knife, FH-8L Professional Gyuto Knife, VG-10 Cobalt Steel Pro Kitchen Knife with Ergonomic Black Linen Micarta Handle, 10.6 inch

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8.9
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JCK ORIGINAL
Prime

Handcrafted to Perfection - Hattori FH Series Knives are produced in very small batches to ensure a high level of quality and performance; Every detail in design and manufacture has been perfected; This ultra sharp, professional quality chef’s knife offers a superior culinary experience
Superior Japanese Craftsmanship - For over 60 years, Master Hattori has been perfecting the art of producing knives of unmatched quality; His uncompromising approach and fine workmanship have garnered awards and praise from knife lovers in Japan and around the worldmore

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