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

The Kiritsuke is one of the most versatile and essential of all knives a cook can have. The blade of the Kiritsuke is wider and straighter than a standard chef knife while having a curved tip. The wideness of the knife with its straight end makes it suited for chopping vegetables while the long curved tip makes it suitable for cutting thin slices in meat or fish.
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 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

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.
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.more

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

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9.6
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Yoshihiro

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.
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.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
Shun Classic 8-Piece Student Set comes with essential kitchen knives used in class; meticulously handcrafted Shun knives perform with precision, giving students the satisfaction of a job well donemore

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.
The most versatile and essential of all knives a cook can have is a Japanese chefs knife known as a Gyuto knife. The Gyuto is a Japanese chefs knife with a curved blade that smoothly rocks back and forth and has an extended tip for quick chopping that can be used to cut meat, fish, and vegetables.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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Quality kitchen knife for use at any occasion: holiday, family dinner, vacation, restaurant, house party, wedding, neighborhood party, birthday party, supper club, Thanksgiving and more
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 smallmore

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

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9.4
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Shun

Hand-sharpened 16-degree cutting angle on each side for a razor-sharp edge; Hammered Tsuchime finish helps release food when cutting
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
Features layered damascus steel with a striking, hand-hammered finish (known as 'tsuchime' in japanese)more

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

Sakai Takayuki's Best Selling VG-10 33 Layers Hammered Damascus Series
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

Unrivaled Quality - The VG-10 Cobalt Steel blade of this chef knife has been finely hand sharpened and polished for precision cutting and superior durability; The simple, elegant Black Linen Micarta handle feels perfectly balanced in the hand
The Ultimate Chef’s Knife - No kitchen is complete without the proper tools, and the Gyuto is an indispensable piece of cutlery; Treat yourself or someone you love to one of the very best cooking knives available, and experience a true masterpiece of craftsmanshipmore

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