Best Japanese Chef Knives

I recently started working at a fine dining restaurant and constantly have to use a knife. This hibana 8in chefs knife is the perfect one for all my chef duties...Great knife. Great western-Japanese chef knife hybrid.

Pros: sharpness, quality, balance

I think this is an excellent knife for anyone who is used to using European knives but is trying out Asian and Japanese knives and wants to get used to it before purchasing....Excellent Chef's Knife...I have owned Cutco and Wusthof knives and recently...

Pros: sharpness, quality, balance

Best knives ever!...Got this knife as a Christmas gift. I already have chefs knives but this knife is by far the most comfortable, sharpest, accurate knife I own. ...Great quality sharp knife...Love the quality of this knife. It fits week ergonomically...

Pros: sharpness, balance, design

This is the best and sharpest knife I own. I have an exceptional selection of knives - including J. ...awesome knife...wish I had bought this years ago. LOVE this knife, never going back to my old knives.

Pros: sharpness, beauty, balance

In regards of sharpening it may be a bit more difficult to sharpen compared to softer steels and it definitely needs more care than other knives. If you are willing to follow instructions and love your knife, it is a must have....Beatiful knife, not...

Pros: comfortable to use, beautiful design, patina

Great everyday knives...Fantastic set of knives; excellent balance and craftsmanships. I tend to like a slightly heavier knife and this set does the trick.

Pros: balance, weight, craftsmanship

Love the knife!...s been looking for an all-purpose chef?s knife and this is doing the job flawlessly so far.

Pros: design, sharpness, light weight

Awesome knife!!...I love this knife! I was needing a new chef?s knife and doing some research on different knives. ...Very Very Sharp Chef Knife...Thank You Chef Tim

Pros: sharpness, quality, performance

global knives...Best knives ever!! Replaced my former set with them and will never use another knife again!...I love these knives...After researching decided to go with Japanese made. LIghtweight and easy to use.

Pros: quality, sharpness, design

I love my knives, and Japanese knives are the best. What a beautiful gift!...The one of a kind damascus design is stunning and the Japanese steel is razor sharp. Great companion to my Birchwood chef knife.

Pros: sharpness, balance, beauty

Knives...Some of the best, sharpest knives I've used. With their seamless, one piece construction there is no place for food to penetrate so these knives will stay contaminant free....Best steak knives ever!...love love love I have other global knives...

Pros: quality, lightweight, sharpness

beautiful prep knife...This knife fits in my collection between my paring and chefs knife. ...Beautiful and Sharp Knife...This knife is the perfect size for small jobs where the larger 8" chef knife isn't really needed.

Pros: sharpness, size, balance

Great little knife...It is a great companion piece for the 8? chef?s knife of the same make....I looked at some other Japanese knives offered by Sur La Table I felt this knife was the best fit for him.

Pros: sharpness, balance, feel

Gift for my son, who cooks a lot and needed a good knife - he says it’s the best chef’s knife he has had....I now have the 8 inch chef knife too!

Pros: sharpness, weight, quality

Nice and lightweight Japanese Santoku...If you’re looking for a traditional style Japanese knife, the Koh Santoku knife is for you....Pleasantly surprised by this knife...A little pricey but I guess it’s to be expected since it’s an authentic Japanese...

Pros: sharpness, balance, lightweight

Little Chef...I absolutely love this petite knife. I wouldn't say I like using traditional pairing knives, and this knife is the perfect in-between....Great prep knife...Miyabi makes wonder and durable Japanese knives, definitely one of the best prep...

Pros: sharpness, beauty, versatility

Global knives...Best knives. I have several...so comfortable in your hand & SO sharp!...Great Knife...Super knife for all sous chefs of your own kitchens!!!
It rocks very nicely when cutting vegetables.

Pros: versatility, sharpness, well balanced

Birchwood 8" Chefs Knife...I reccomend this to any Chef as a go to workhorse knife....I also like the weight of the knife. It's not too heavy. This is my first Japanese chef knife and it won'y be my last.

Pros: sharpness, balance, beautiful

Great first Japanese chef knife...I was looking for a carbon steel Japanese chef knife and I went to the outlet and the sales rep was very helpful and she let me try every knife but this one stood out in price and quality I love the handling of this...

Pros: sharpness, design, quality

Amazing knife...This was my first Japanese knife and I?m in awe of how good it is. Would definitely purchase another Japanese knife. ...The shape is so unique. It combines the best of a traditional chefs knife and a santoku making it great for slicing,...

Pros: sharpness, balance, weight

Awesome knife!!!...This is one of the best knife I have used and also my first Japanese knife as well. ...Chefs knife...Beautiful chef?s knife!

Pros: sharpness, weight, blade

A great prep knife...These are some of the best Japanese knives on the market. The prep knife is a nice in between size, smaller in length, but still a wide blade to chop, slice through produce easily on a cutting board....5.25 utility knife...Fits in...

Pros: sharpness, design, quality

excellent feel and sharpness just like the 8*chefs knife might have to try the bread knife to complete all needed knives...A must have, not only if you’ve started collecting this carbon set (and like most, started with a chef knife. What a great way...

Pros: sharpness, feel, balance

Executive chef...Great utility knife for all around prep. Nothing too fancy but it gets the job done and stays sharp. ...Best chefs knife I've ever used...Seriously, this is the best knife I've ever used. I thought I had good quality knives before from...

Pros: sharpness, balance, weight