Western Style Knives

In spring and summer I do a lot of small fruit prep like strawberries. A quality paring knife is the tool for the job, but for me, many western style handles leave my hand feeling fatigued. ...Great lightweight paring knife...If you’re looking for a...

Pros: sharp blade, comfortable handle, left-handed friendly handle

Miyabi Birchwood Nakiri Knife is amazing!...You can tell the difference in the Miyabi quality the first time you use their knives. This is the third Miyabi birchwood knife I’ve purchased and intend to replace all my knives....Awesome knife- definitely...

Pros: sharpness, aesthetic, balance

This is a great intro prep knife if you want to go from Western style knives to Asian, with the Evolution, it brings the two styles together, making it a much more durable Japanese prep knife....Beautiful knife, incredibly sharp. Does what it's supposed...

Pros: comfortable handle, sharpness, durable

Great knife set...This is a great intro knife collection if you want to go from Western style knives to Asian. ...Miyabi Evolution knives are unique in that they are a Japanese blade with a very western styled handle.

Pros: comfortable handle, complete set, familiar in the hand

This blade has a nice lighter weight to it, but is very sharp. This is a great knife if you want to go from Western style knives to Asian, with the Evolution, it brings the two styles together, making it a much more durable Japanese knife. ...Evolution...

Pros: versatility, sharpness, comfortable handle

great knife......amazing new shape...Its a great hybrid of the Western chefs knife and the traditional Japanese santoku....Great hybrid knife...

The ricking santoku can easily become the most used knife in your kitchen. It give you the best of a western...

Pros: stylish, functional, comfortable handle

This knife has changed my experience in the kitchen, I have always enjoyed Japanese style knives. ...The white handle adds style & stands out in my knife block.

Pros: sharpness, balance, perfect size

While I'm relatively new to higher end knives this is a great entry point because it has the feel of a Western/German knife with almost all the precision and sharpness of a Japanese knife. ...I got this recently to add a western style knife to my mostly...

Pros: sharpness, durability, quality

Added this to my Wusthof Classic knife draw. More acute angle edge of your Asian knives makes them great for veggie prep. ...I tend to go for this knife over my other chefs knives now that I've added it to my collection....Always a fan of Wusthof knives...

Pros: efficiency, ease of use, sharpness

Sharpest knife...With its companion, the birchwood prep knife. These are the only two knives you?ll need....Excellent knife...Great handling, good feel and amazingly well made knife. One of the best knives I've used.

Pros: beauty, build, uniqueness

Great knife...Since getting this knife, I haven't used any of our older knives. It is easy to use and most importantly, really sharp. ...The knife is 100% German stainless steel which resists corrosion and rust and also has a less chance of chipping...

Pros: sharpness, sharp blade, packaging

After careful consideration of many manufacturers and styles these two knives are two you’ll always need. ...GREAT KNIVES...All 3 are quality knives

Pros: sharpness, quality, love

Spectacular Knives...They are a very hardy knife. They fit well in your hand and they cut very easily. ...AWESOME STEAK KNIVES!...GREAT ADDITION TO THE MATCHING 15 PIECE KNIFE SET

Pros: sharpness, appearance, performance

The Shun Premier 5.5" Nakiri is an incredible knife and rounds out my knife collection consisting mostly of Wusthof blades, a couple of Cutco knives, and a Shun 8" Chef's knife. ...My first Japanese knife. It is a really pretty knife. Its light in the...

Pros: love for the product

It is superbly made with the western style chef's knife blade that I prefer and the Japanese-style handle which I also prefer. ...Shun Classic Western Chef's Knife...Shun is nicest knife I have owned. I have purchased 2 additional for gifts.

Pros: sharpness, quality, durability

This was a great investment to make along with our new knife set. We are celebrating our 30 year anniversary this year, and we replaced the steak knives we got back then. ...Nice set of knives!...And they go perfect together! Nice knife set!

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Pros: balance, slicing ability, sharpness

Sharpest Knives Ever...Wustoff makes the finest knives....Crafter 4-Piece Steak Knife Set...I gave these steak knives to my brother-in-law for Christmas. In past years, I had already given him other Wusthof knives.

Pros: enjoyable use, well-crafted, great quality

Slice through meat, veggies and more with this set of steak knives from Cangshan designed with stunning African Blackwood handles. Each knife in the Haku Series is a testament to the beauty of expert hand craftsmanship. Exceptionally sharp, minimalistic...

I'm obsessed with this knife. The curve is perfect for my chopping style and it glides through anything with no problem. ...Beautiful Knife...I like the slightly thicker western style chefs knife with a more Japanese handle and steel.

Pros: sharpness, balance, lightweight

Best all-around utility knife in my kitchen!...Wasn't sure how much I'd use this size and style, but it has turned out to be the go-to knife! ...Love this knife...The 10" chef's knife is my favorite of all my knives.

Pros: sharpness, durability, size

Excellent Knife...Good weight balancing for my style....Extremely sharp out of the box and very light weight, altho I am used to heavier western knives. This is my first Japanese style knife and I can't wait to use it at work

Pros: sharpness, durable, comfortable handle

Beautiful knives, dislike knife block...Beautiful knives- cut wonderfully, handle is comfortable. I wish the knife block fit the knives well...Miyabi Knives...I love that they're hand made. And definitely the style of the knives. The sharpness is amazing!...

Pros: sharpness, beautiful design, craftsmanship

The Nakiri is an adapted knife that now also works well as a Western knife, although originally a Japanese knife for chopping. ...Love this knife...Love the look, the style, the feel, and the sharp edge.

Pros: sharpness, comfortable handle, versatility

Eastern style with German engineering! The Nakiri style is perfect for lots of chopping. ...I’ve been oogling the Pro set of proper knives (western) and Asian knives. I really enjoy using this knife for chopping vegetables to herbs. makes everything...

Pros: sharp blade, performance, balance