Japanese Chef Knife Recommendations

Great knife...Very nice knife! I am a home cook and this is the perfect knife for me. ...This is my first proper chefs knife and I am absolutely in love!! I?ve used Japanese knives before and this is an equal to them in every aspect.

Pros: sharpness, versatility, edge retention

Great Chefs Knife...Quality built very sharp knife. Great for cutting vegetables or meat. This is the best kitchen knife I own. ...This is my first Japanese knife, I get now. Slices like a dream, the blade is thinner than my other chefs knives, which...

Pros: sharpness, lightweight, durable

Milano 8" Chefs Knife...Knife is extremely sharp and well made, I love this chefs knife!...Love this new chef's knife. Took a knives class at Sur La Table. I chose this Japanese knife over the German knife.

Pros: sharpness, quality, balance

Beautiful Knife...I like the slightly thicker western style chefs knife with a more Japanese handle and steel....Great Japanese made knife...Cuts through everything with ease, and fits in the hand comfortably, sharp and everything you want in a traditional...

Pros: sharpness, balance, lightweight

A good chefs knife for the casual cook....First chefs knife...Miyabi knives here I come.

Pros: sharpness, quality, weight

She loves Zwilling products, and this knife is no exception. All our steak knives are Zwilling, and this Japanese Nakiri is the latest addition to her cooking arsenal. ...It is a beautiful knife. I am not a chef but it makes me feel like one....Nakiri...

Pros: sharpness, quality, balance

Great knife...Originally purchased threw recommendations but nice handle and great quality...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...

Pros: sharpness, beautiful, quality

Broad, Japanese Razor-like Kramer...The finest designed 6" chefs knife ever. Gotta hold it to believe it. Micro-Carbide, hand-honed shark's tooth from Seki, Japan. ...Damascus Euroline 8in Chefs Knife...Definitely heavier than all my previous knives

Pros: sharpness, durability, balance

This is the best knife I’ve ever owned - and I love Japanese knives! ...Great knife. Great western-Japanese chef knife hybrid.

Pros: sharpness, comfortable handle, versatility

Amazing Chef knife!...This Chef Knife is amazing. Since Hatori Hanzo quit making blades I?...Chefs knife...Beautiful chef?s knife!

Pros: sharpness, durable, weight

Japanese durability and craftsmanship shine through with this Koh 6" chef knife. ...Amazing Knife, Amazing Deal...It's unusual to find a premium chef knife for under $100, but to find a Japanese chef knife at this price is incredible.

Pros: sharpness, durable, comfortable handle

Excellent knife for the everyday home kitchen chef....Ultimate Go-To Knife...I purchased an entire knife set but I am always reaching for the santoku and pairing knife. it's sized so conveniently as traditional chef knives are too large/heavy for me...

Pros: durable, customer service, sharpness

Beutifully designed Japanese Miyabi Knife set. Razor Sharp and room to add additional knives to this block....My New Knife Collection...Beautiful, functional and light weight! Wanted Japanese knives for a long time! Cannot wait to enjoy for years to...

Pros: sharpness, beautiful design, craftsmanship

This is the Japanese version of a Western chef's knife.
The Artisan is made with SG2 Japanese steel which is way harder than some of the German Steels, making it hold an edge longer. ...Its our entry into the Japanese knives. We will definitely be looking...

Pros: sharpness, comfortable handle, edge retention

This is my first Japanese knife and absolutely won't be the last. The quality and look of this knife are superior to any of my other knives. ...Perfectly compliments my prized Birchwood Chef Knife. Beautiful Japanese crafted blade and handle.

Pros: sharpness, aesthetic, balance

I have used all the top chef knives and this is my favorite....First chef knife...Wow! Amazing first real chef knife! I had a chef friend recommend a few knives and we both narrowed down this one and it?

Pros: sharpness, quality, durability

Well made & uniquely designed Japanese Nakiri Knife...The size is perfect for chopping large amount of vegetables. ...Fills a gap between an 8”chefs knife and a 5” inch knife. Good for chopping

Pros: sharpness, comfortable handle, versatility

I never put much stock in recommendations to use fine knives. But using the Miyabi to prep vegetables has changed my mind about the value of a fine sharp knife- it makes food prep enjoyable! ...German Japanese quality!...This is a perfect knife for dicing...

Pros: sharpness, comfort, versatility

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, comfortable handle, balance

Prep Chef Favorite...This baby chefs knife handles multiple jobs. Carbide steel core surrounded by almost 50 stabilizing wraps that create unique Damascus pattern. ...great prep knife...The knives are made in Seki, Japan the center for Japanese cutlery...

Pros: sharpness, versatility, comfortable handle

I generally do not make recommendations; however, this knife is all that it promises....Nice knife but vegetables still stick to blade while chopping...I bought this to supplement my 8 inch Wustof chef’s knife thinking it would be better for vegetables...

Pros: quality, versatility, sharpness

The Pinnacle of Japanese knives, beauty and utility combined. Highly recommend....Great knife...This is a wonderful knife. My first Japanese knife and I am not disappointed.

Pros: sharpness, durable, comfortable handle

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, appearance

The perfect chef knife...This is a serious Chefs chef knife. Amazing sharpness and control for everyday use.

Pros: sharpness, lightweight, quality