The Best Japanese Kitchen Knives In September 2023: Best Picks

Bettye Ondricka
  Sep 22, 2023 12:48 AM

Japanese kitchen knives are some of the best knives in the world. They are well-made, durable, and highly efficient. They are also beautiful, easy to use and maintain, and offer a multitude of functions. If you're looking for a knife that you can use in your kitchen and professional culinary life, you should consider a Japanese knife. In this article, Homecook Mom will discuss a few things about the best Japanese kitchen knives.

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Sunnecko Chef Knife 8 Inch Sharp Kitchen Knife Japanese VG-10 Damascus Stainless Steel Chopping Knife with Solid Handle Cutting Knife for Cooking Home or Professional Use
Sunnecko Chef Knife 8 Inch Sharp Kitchen Knife Japanese VG-10
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  • Damascus knife is crafted from damascus VG-10 steel which offers a superior balance between long lasting sharpness and durability, damascus kitchen knife was obtained after cryogenic workmanship forging rockwell hardness HRC 60±1, which means japanese chefs knife get better sharpness, superior edge retention, stain and rust resistance.
  • The blade of this chef knives is integrated with a soft and comfortable handle, creating the perfect grip, 8 inch chef knife the ergonomic shape, cooking knife enables the right balance between the handle and the thin blade, japanese chef knife ensuring optimum comfort, control, and agility.  more
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imarku Chef Knife 7 Inch Kitchen Knife Ultra Sharp Santoku Knife - 7Cr17Mov Japanese Chefs Knife - Ergonomic Pakkawood Handle, Best Knives & Kitchen Gadgets Choice, Christmas Gifts for Women and Men
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  • Professional Santoku Knife: This imarku Super Sharp Santoku Knife is made of German HC stainless steel that resists rust, corrosion, and discoloration. It can be used for your daily kitchen tasks of chopping, slicing, dicing, and mincing of all kinds of meat, vegetables, fruits, and bread. It is suitable for both home and restaurant kitchens.
  • Ultra-Sharp Edge: Sharpness is key. The professional knife blade polishing makes this Japanese knife be more sharper than others, and it has been proven its ability to withstand the rigors of tough restaurant use. The thickness of this kitchen knife is 2.5mm. Its hand-polished edge is 15-18 degrees per side, which is sturdy and sharp to get the job done perfectly.  more
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FAMCÜTE Japanese Chef Knife Set, 3 Layer 9CR18MOV Clad Steel w/octagon Handle and Block Wooden Holder for 4Piece Kitchen Knife Set (8” Gyuto Knife, 7” Nakiri Knife, 7” Santoku knife, 5” Utility knife)
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    FAMCÜTE
  • This is the knife set of FAMCÜTE's first series of chef's knives. When we understand user feedback, for better service and convenient maintenance of chef knives, we have added a solid wood knife holder, which is not only convenient to use and store, but also has a longer life.
  • 100% High Quality Steel - FAMCUTE series uses 9CR18MOV. A great steel for the everyday use of any chef. With an HRC of 60+/-2 it will take an angled edge and hold it for long enough to help extend the life of your knife (w/ general maintenance). The clad dimple allow for easy food release while slicing or dicing. This blade is great for vegetables, fruits, fish, and meats. [Please refrain from cutting frozen products as this may detriment the knife's edge.]  more
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Knife Set, imarku 16-Piece Professional Japanese Kitchen Knife Set, Knife Sets for Kitchen with Block,German High Carbon Steel Kitchen Knives Set, Best Gifts for Mom and Dad, Christmas Gifts for Women
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    imarku
  • Knife Set and Knife Block with Exquisite Appearance——Among many kitchen knife sets, the imarku knife set with block has the most classic dark red appearance. The knives handle and knives block made of exquisite and high-quality Brazilian colored pakkawood will be the most beautiful ornament in your kitchen.
  • Knife Set for Kitchen Necessary Knives——Imarku 16-piece kitchen knife set including knife sharpening Rod*1, Knife Block*1 and 9 different kinds of knives, which are Chef knife*1, Santoku knife*1, 6 inch Chef knife*1, Paring knife*1, Utility knife*1, Slicing knife*1, Bread knife*1, kitchen Shear*1, Steak knives*6.  more
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enowo Damascus Knife Set 3 PCS,Razor Sharp Kitchen Knives Japanese Damascus Steel VG10, Well-Balanced Damascus Chef Knife set with Premium G10 Full Tang Handle Triple Rivet Gift Box
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  • 【3 Piece Damascus Kitchen Knife Set】enowo professional damascus knife set includes an 8 " chef knife,7" santoku knife and a 4.5 " utility knife,containing the basic parts every family need in the kitchen and can handle your daily cooking tasks easily and efficiently.
  • 【VG10 Damascus Japanese Steel】enowo damascus chef knife set is expertly crafted from 67 Layers VG-10 Japanese high carbon stainless steel.The cryogenic treatment forging giving enowo knives an incredible Rockwell hardness 60 HRC ±2 HRC .The pure manual V-shaped cutting edge-11 degree let sharpness reach super grade (6-8 N), which means you get sharpness, edge retention plus stain and rust resistance so you can cutting effortlessly and tackle all your kitchen tasks with ease.  more
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Professional Kitchen Knives High Carbon Stainless Steel Chef Knife Set,3PCS Ultra Sharp Japanese Knife with Sheath,Ergonomic Pakkawood Handle Elegant Gift Box for Home or Restaurant
Professional Kitchen Knives High Carbon Stainless Steel Chef Knife Set,3PCS
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    SANDEWILY
  • 🔪【Professional Kitchen Knife Set】SANDEWILY 3PCS chef knife set include a 8-inch chef knife,a 7.5-inch cutting knife,and a 5-inch paring knife,they are the best choices for cutting,dicing,slicing,chopping vegetables fruits meats cheeses etc.To be a professional chef,this unique/multi-purpose/carefully-designed set is preferred.These professional knives will be your dependable companion,easy cooking effortless.
  • 🍉【Comfortable Use】The handle is made from Pakka wood,and the knife neck and tail are designed with steel cushion. The firm and durable cushion provides perfect stability and control force. The material is not easy to shrink,fade and deform. The size, length and shape of the handle conform to ergonomics,which can provide better grip strength,comfort and flexibility,and reduce fatigue caused by long-term use. And make sure each knife has a sheath to protect your blade and fingers.  more
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SENKEN 8-piece Premium Japanese Kitchen Knife Set with Laser Damascus Pattern - Imperial Collection - Chef's Knife, Santoku Knife, Bread Knife, Paring Knife & More, Ultra Sharp for Very Fast Cutting
SENKEN 8-piece Premium Japanese Kitchen Knife Set with Laser Damascus
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    Senken Knives
  • 🔪【Masterfully Forged】from Premium High-Carbon Stainless Steel, the Imperial Collection is built to last so that you will never need another set of kitchen knives again.
  • 🔪【Complete 8 Piece Collection】The Imperial Knife Set includes the 8 most important knives you will need in the kitchen - Chef's Knife, Santoku Knife, Bread Knife, Paring Knife, & more.  more
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imarku Japanese Chef Knife - Pro Kitchen Knife 8 Inch Chef's Knives High Carbon Stainless Steel Sharp Paring Knife with Ergonomic Handle, Useful Kitchen Gadgets & Christmas Gifts for Women and Men
imarku Japanese Chef Knife - Pro Kitchen Knife 8 Inch
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  • High-Carbon Stainless Steel Blade- It is manufactured from high-quality stainless steel that maintains its functionality for a long time. And to boost its sturdiness, the steel contains 0.6-0.75 carbon. This makes it two times as hard as other knives in its class as they contain about 0.3% carbon.
  • Multi-functional Knife- The gyutou knife is classified and designed to be multipurpose knife for professional applications .It cuts,dices,slices,chops and also cuts meat off bones. It comes with a HRC( Rockwell Hardness Scale) of 56-58 which makes it among the tough knives in its class.  more
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FINDKING Dynasty Series 4PCS Kitchen Knife Set, Professional Japanese Chef Knife Set, 9Cr18MoV High Carbon Steel Blade, African Rosewood Octagonal Handle, for Meat, Fruits, Vegetables
FINDKING Dynasty Series 4PCS Kitchen Knife Set, Professional Japanese Chef
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    FINDKING
  • DYNASTY SERIES BLADE QUALITY - Findking’s dynasty series uses 9CR18MOV. A great steel for the everyday use of any chef. With an HRC of 60+/-2 it will take an angled edge and hold it for long enough to help extend the life of your knife (w/ general maintenance). The clad dimple allow for easy food release while slicing or dicing. This blade is great for vegetables, fruits, fish, and meats. Please refrain from cutting frozen products as this may detriment the knife's edge.
  • DYNASTY SERIES HANDLE - is crafted from African rosewood, and is a great compliment to the beauty and comfort to the knife user. The stability of the handle allows the user full manipulation of the blade. This makes for effective use for precision, and endurance cuts. This handle makes mis en plas (food prep) FUN again  more
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Knife Set - imarku Kitchen Knife Set 15 Pieces Japanese Stainless Steel Knife Block Set with Sharpener - Dishwasher Safe Kitchen Knives - Ultra Sharp Chef Knife Set for Kitchen, Christmas Gifts
Knife Set - imarku Kitchen Knife Set 15 Pieces Japanese
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  • ULTRA SHARP KNIFE SET: Professional fine tempering process on Japanese stainless steel achieves optimum sharpness and long-lasting razor edge retention. Superb cutting performance of sharp knife set ensures precise but effortless slicing, dicing and chopping on any food prep. Enjoy cooking, more fun!
  • EXCELLENT QUALITY KNIFE SET WITH BLOCK: Kitchen knife set is made of high carbon stainless steel with outstanding resistance to rust, corrosion and discoloration. Knife block adopts premium solid wood with finely coating for higher reliability and sleek looking. Quality knife brings you an efficient and class life!  more
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Traditional Japanese Professional Kitchen Chef Knife Set - Premium Gyuto Santoku Nakiri Petty High Corrosion Resistance Full Tang Knife Set
Traditional Japanese Professional Kitchen Chef Knife Set - Premium Gyuto
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  • HIGH QUALITY STAINLESS STEEL: Our 420HC stainless steel blades are heat treated for optimum hardness and edge retention while maintaining the ability to be sharpened to a razor edge. The steel used is perfect for kitchen specific tasks because of its corrosion resistance, preventing it from oxidizing with rust when it comes to contact with meat, fruits and vegetables. Our steel blades run the length of the knife and through the handle for a full-tang design.
  • 4 PIECE KNIFE SET: GYUTO, the Japanese equivalent of a typical European chef knife handling heavy tasks. SANTOKU which means ‘three virtues’ in Japanese is the all-purpose knife used to cut fish, meat and vegetables. NAKIRI is the Western style double bevel equivalent and is ideal for precision knife cuts for vegetables. Our PETTY is a small utility and paring knife that is the perfect solution for skinning small fruits, fresh herbs and smaller vegetables, especially when precision is required.  more
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KEEMAKE Japanese Chef Knife, Sharp Kitchen Knife Japanese 440C Steel,Porfessional Gyuto Cooking Knife for Meat Cutting with G10 Bolster Octagonal Wood Handle
KEEMAKE Japanese Chef Knife, Sharp Kitchen Knife Japanese 440C Steel,Porfessional
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    KEEMAKE
  • ✔ 【PREMIUM MATERIAL】KEEMAKE KIKU series Japanese chef knife is crafted out of premium Japanese 440C high carbon stainless steel with 58+ HRC and have the effect of increasing strength (sharpness and abrasion resistance) and sticky (hard to chip). Recommend Japanese 440c steel Japanese knife because of their characteristics: ease of re-sharpening, good durability and rust resistance, and edge retention.
  • ✔ 【CREATIVE NON STICK COATING】KEEMAKE creatively applied the non-stick black coating on the blade to achieve anti-rust and non-stick ability and ease to clean(it is a hydrophobic coating). The black coating gives the knife a very character.  more
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FUSIONKEI 7.5 Inch Japanese Chef Knife Hand Forged Boning Knife Kiritsuke Knife Full Tang Meat Vegetable Cleaver High Carbon Steel Kitchen Knife With Gift Box For Home Kitchen Restaurant
FUSIONKEI 7.5 Inch Japanese Chef Knife Hand Forged Boning Knife
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  • KITCHEN WORKHORSE - A high-quality kitchen knife is the foundation for preparing a wonderful meal. This 7.5" chef's knife is just what you need in the kitchen, with which everything from fruits and vegetables to fish and meat can be perfectly chopped, diced, minced and sliced. This knife is perfect to do most daily tasks in the kitchen, not just for professional chefs, but also for cooking amateurs.
  • PREMIUM QUALITY - This kiritsuke knife is heat-treated and finely hand-forged, resulting in a blade with unique texture and perfect hardness of 60±2. Made from high-quality carbon steel, the 7.5 inch chef knife is both corrosion and wear resistant. Keeping the knife clean and dry after each use and oil it regularly will help it last longer.  more
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KITORY Kiritsuke Chef Knife 8" - Japanese Traditional Kitchen Knives for slicing meats and Vegetables - Ergonomic PakkaWood Handle - Laser Etched Waved Pattern
KITORY Kiritsuke Chef Knife 8" - Japanese Traditional Kitchen Knives
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    Kitory
  • 👩‍🍳【 Multi-purpose Japanese-style Kiritsuke Knife】 8’’ Kiritsuke knife has a sword-like shape with its long and flat blade, which is suitable for prepare food in kitchen, especially slicing, dicing, vegetables, fruits, fish, and meats. Our Kiritsuke knife can be used to perform some of the tasks usually done by the Yanagiba and Usuba. You can make delicious meal with our beautiful Japanese kiritsuke knife.
  • 👩‍🍳【Sharp blade - High Carbon Stainless Steel】 Our Kiritsuke knife blade is made from premium high-carbon 7Cr17Mov Steel and heat treated to 56+HRC with excellent corrosion resistance and wear resistance due to the high chromium used in it and more than 0.5% of carbon.  Carefully tapered for improved hardness, flexibility, and minimal slicing resistance. The precisely tapered blade minimizes surface resistance for buttery smooth cut through and enhanced non-stick properties.  more
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Kitory Kiritsuke Chef Knife 8.5" - Japanese Cuisine Knives - Handmade Kitchen Knife - forged 9CR18MOV high carbon steel with Gift Box
Kitory Kiritsuke Chef Knife 8.5" - Japanese Cuisine Knives -
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  • Multi-Functional Knife - This Japanese knife is made of 9CR18MOV high carbon steel, which make it tough, anti-corrosion, and the hardness reach 58±2HRC. And the thickness is 2.5mm, makes this kitchen knife more durable and balanced. The tapered knife tip of this kitchen knife allows you cut the food more precisely, so it is very suitable for handling fish and other delicate food.
  • Ergonomic Rosewood Handle - The handle is made of rosewood, which is waterproof, anti slip and will not shrink after washed. But for longer lifespan, please keep it dry and place it in a ventilated area.  more
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GrandMesser Santoku Knife 7 inch Japanese Chef Knife - High Carbon Stainless Steel Cooking Knife with Ergonomic Wooden Handle and Gift Box
GrandMesser Santoku Knife 7 inch Japanese Chef Knife - High
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  • The rubber wheel blades are heat-treated, and the surface shows an excellent grinding process, making them super strong and tough. The professional GrandMaster chef knife is made of martensitic stainless steel with a good carbon to chromium ratio, and added with manganese and silicon, with extremely high hardness. And is equipped with a Knife Sharpener to keep the knife sharp at all times.
  • The smooth and comfortable colored wood grip has enough knuckle clearance to provide you with better control, whether you are a beginner or a professional, you can ensure your safety and control.  more

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FAQs

1. What are the benefits of Japanese knives?

There are many benefits of Japanese knives. For one, Japanese knives are sharper and stay sharper. They are also easier to sharpen than other knives. Japanese knives also tend to be of a higher quality than other knives. Japanese knives are also made from a harder steel, which is better for the knife’s edge. The hardness of the steel also means that Japanese knives don’t bend as easily, which makes them safer to use. Japanese knives are also easier to clean. This is because the majority of Japanese knives are made from non-stick materials.

2. Why Japanese knives?

Japanese knives are designed with a thin, flexible blade that is easy to sharpen and maintain. They also come with a variety of different shapes and sizes. Choosing a good Japanese kitchen knife can be difficult because there are so many models to choose from. However, the following are just some of the best Japanese knives available

Conclusion

Japanese kitchen knives are the best knives that you can use in the kitchen. They are sharp and are made from a high-quality steel. They come in many different styles and shapes, so it is easy to find one that will fit your needs. These knives are typically used for slicing, mincing, dicing, and chopping. They are also great for preparing and cooking meat, fish, vegetables, and fruits. These knives are also great for preparing and cooking meat, fish, vegetables, and fruits.

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