Japanese kitchen knives

Japanese kitchen knives have developed from simple, heavy blades (similar to Deba), which come in many well-thought-out forms used for precisely determined tasks. The great classic trio are Deba, Usuba and Yanagiba, which are especially useful for traditional Japanese cuisine. But, we will start with the knives that are most commonly used, and continue with more task-specific knives. Multi-purpose knives GYUTO (Chef's knife) Japanese version of a Western-style main kitchen knife (chef's…

The Top 8 Japanese Knives We have been making and taking orders on Japanese knives for a few years now. Based on the orders we’ve been getting below are the eight most popular Japanese knives and our guess on why they are popular….. The Honesuki Knife The Honesuki is referred to as the boning knife and is loved by those who are the directors at a BBQ. Funnily enough this blade is not the blade for cutting through bones (that's the Deba Knife) rather it is the knife that get's you around…

A chart showing the various different Japanese chef knife styles available from santokuknives.co.uk

Japanese knives are known for great quality, and hugely popular among chefs worldwide. This is a perfect shopping guide for where to buy best knives in Japan including Kappabashi, Tokyo.

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Japanese knives are kitchen knives that originated in Japan and are renowned for their superior quality, exceptional sharpness, and rich tradition of craftsmanship. Their history goes far back, to the times of the samurai, and is rooted in the design and forging of the legendary Japanese swords - katanas. Their unbeatable qualities have made Japanese knives the first choice of many chefs and cooking enthusiasts worldwide. World-renowned chefs such as Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver, Nick…

These Japanese chef’s knives are sharp, nimble, and capable. Which is best? We have two options.

Six well-researched tips covering some of the best Japanese chef knives around, each produced by a world-class knifemaker.

Explore key factors to consider when selecting your first Japanese knife. We'll cover knife types (gyuto, santoku, bunka), steel options (stainless, carbon, stainless-clad), blade finishes, handle styles, and price ranges. Perfect for home cooks and aspiring chefs looking to enter the world of Japanese cutlery.