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Pleasantly surprised by this knife...A little pricey but I guess its to be expected since its an authentic Japanese made knife....Great Japanese santoku...Lightweight with a comfortable handle. A great knife from heel to tip.
Pros: sharpness, lightweight, comfortable handle
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Lightweight, beginner friendly, and THE knife...ve heard nothing but great things about this knife and I can vouch for those words too. This is the only knife you?...After using primarily German knives for the last 30 years, this is my first Japanese...
Pros: sharpness, lightweight, durable
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Great knife...super sharp. Extremely happy with the purchase!...Great knife. Super sharp and stays that way. I have a few Japanese knives and this is the best. ...8inch miyabi chefs knife...Amazing how sharp it cuts and easy it slices through vegetables...
Pros: sharpness, beautiful, quality
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Great Japanese style knife...A terrific Japanese style knife for the price value.
Great weight and handle....I love eveything about this knife and when you can find a Japanese knife at this price...grab it!!Pros: sharpness, durable, comfortable handle
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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
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I love my knives, and Japanese knives are the best. What a beautiful gift!...Great Japanese utility blade...The birchwood handle feels so nice in hand, and looks perfect with the blade. This knife is perfect for slicing fish, meat, fruit. Miyabi makes...
Pros: sharpness, comfortable handle, balance
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great prep knife...The knives are made in Seki, Japan the center for Japanese cutlery and the artistry really shines through....Great Japanese prep knife...This is a really great Japanese Prep knife. The Kaizen II has a beautiful blade and the Micarta...
Pros: sharpness, versatility, comfortable handle
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Beautifully crafted Japanese knife with gorgeous mirror finish hammered steel blade and inlaid hardwood handle. ...I love this Japanese-style knife; it is super helpful for slicing and delicate cutting.
Pros: sharpness, balance, durable
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Unsurpassed Japanese precision craftsmanship and magnificence art come together to provide the ultimate paring knife. ...Japanese knives...a cooking teacher told me women should work with Japanese knives as they are lighter and work better with our builds...I...
Pros: sharpness, sharp blade, comfortable handle
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I bought this knife as a gift for my girlfriend who cooks a lot. ...Shun Japanese Knives
Pros: sharpness, durability, balance
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A beautiful utility knife...This is a beautiful Japanese Utility knife. I love how sharp this blade is, it slices through anything like its butter. ...great in between knife...I needed something to fill the gap between my paring an chefs knives. This...
Pros: sharpness, comfortable handle, balance
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Amazing knife...This was my first Japanese knife and I?m in awe of how good it is. Would definitely purchase another Japanese knife. ...This is the first Japanese knife I have purchased and it's absolutely amazing.
Pros: sharpness, appearance, versatility
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Always a fan of Wusthof knives...Added this to my Wusthof Classic knife draw. More acute angle edge of your Asian knives makes them great for veggie prep. ...Reminds me of a Japanese clever but lighter, and easier to use. Love this knife!
Pros: efficiency, versatility, sharpness
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These are, by far, the best Japanese style, thin-blade knives I've ever had. Not a bad one in the bunch. ...Miyabi makes wonder and durable Japanese knives, definitely one of the best rocking santoku knives on the market.
Pros: sharpness, comfortable handle, functional
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The blade has a nice lighter weight to it, but is very sharp. This is a great knife collection if you want to go from Western style knives to Asian. ...
ime-tested German engineering meets Japanese craftsmanship.Pros: sharpness, comfortable handle, durability
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Amazing knife!...For my first Japanese knife, this kiritsuke sliced so smooth and sharp. ...Sharpest knife...With its companion, the birchwood prep knife. These are the only two knives you?ll need.
Pros: sharpness, beautiful, balance
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A true traditional Japanese knife collection...The Pakkawood handle is more a traditional style for Japanese cutlery, paying homage to the original Japanese knives, samurai swords. ...Great Japanese crafted knives!...Absolutely wonderful knives. Would...
Pros: sharpness, lightweight, quality
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A great set of steak knives...Miyabi makes wonder and durable Japanese knives, definitely one of the best chef knives on the market....Love the design the 100 layers of steel create over the inner core. Traditional Japanese knife made in Seki Japan is...
Pros: sharpness, durable, beautiful
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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: sharpness, quality, lightweight
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Shun Knife Slim Block Set...These are great knives....Lovely knives at a super price. My niece will love them.
Pros: smooth cutting, lifetime warranty, joy to work with
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I felt Japanese samurai ancestors made those knives. Reiko...It is a great addition to my knife rack, which also houses a number of good quality knives.
Pros: sharpness, size, weight
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The culmination of a 10-year partnership between Miyabi and Sur La Table, the exclusive Hibana collection features original blade and bolster design combined with a gorgeous 49-layer Damascus pattern on the blades called “Spark” (The English...
Pros: sharpness, balance, perfect size
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(14)
The slim handle is very comfortable to hold and is well balanced. The traditional Japanese blade crafting methods used in the production of this knife really shine through. ...I looked at some other Japanese knives offered by Sur La Table I felt this...
Pros: sharpness, durable, well balanced
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This is a fantastic Japanese utility knife. It is so sharp and really retains its edge much longer than any other knife. ...bob Kramer knives are the best knives I've ever used.
Pros: sharpness, comfortable handle, edge retention
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Japanese Knives
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Japanese Knives
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FAQ List
Japanese knives are typically lighter and sharper than Western knives. They are also often made from harder steel, which allows them to hold a sharper edge for longer.
A Santoku knife is a great choice for beginners. It is a versatile knife that can be used for a variety of tasks, including slicing, chopping, and dicing.
Japanese knives should be hand washed and dried immediately after use. They should also be stored in a knife block or sheath to protect the blade. It's important to keep the blade sharp by using a honing rod or sharpening stone regularly.
Japanese knives can be more expensive than Western knives, but this is often due to the high-quality materials and craftsmanship that goes into making them. However, there are also affordable options available for those on a budget.
No, Japanese knives are not designed to cut through bone. Doing so can damage the blade and potentially cause injury. It's important to use a specialized bone saw or cleaver for this task.
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"a cooking teacher told me women should work with Japanese knives as they are lighter and work better with our builds...I love these knives..and are so so sharp"
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"I love this knife! I was needing a new chef?s knife and doing some research on different knives"
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"I have pretty much all the high end knives, but this one is my go to knife. Especially for garlic, crush the clove and then drag the flat tip across and the clove andyou're done"
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"Absolutely beautiful piece of cutlery art.Awesome balance - beautiful workmanship a joy to use"
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"this knife is very well balanced and very sharp: Asian knives are ground to 15 degrees not 20 degrees like US and Europeans blades"