Best Japanese Kitchen Knives
Whether slicing vegetables with precision or cutting through a hearty steak without too much effort, Japanese knives can be effective kitchen tools. Japanese knives are designed to be thin, light, and balanced for precision cutting. Design, material, and handle shape are important features to evaluate when selecting Japanese knives. We’ve reviewed four great Japanese knives on the market and provided their best features and benefits below.
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Most Rust Resistant
Elite Infinity Santoku Knife 7 Inch
7-Inch Rust Resistant Santoku Knife. 67-layer Damascus steel knife with razor sharp edge and a rounded 610 handle.
What We Liked:
The Zelite Infinity Santoku Knife 7 Inch is made of 67-layer Damascus steel. We liked that this knife was stylish and durable. The razor-sharp edge was great for slicing everything from vegetables to steak. We found the rounded handle light and comfortable, too. Plus, the layered steel kept the knife from both stain and rust damage. Buy Now.
Most Versatile
Traditional Japanese Professional Gyuto Kitchen Chef Knife
Versatile Japanese Chef Knife. 8-Inch 420HC stainless steel chef knife, heat treated for optimum hardness & edge retention.
What We Liked:
The Traditional Japanese Professional Gyuto Kitchen Chef Knife is made of 420HC stainless steel. We liked the sharpened 15-degree edge that allowed cleanly cutting food on one side and separating food slices with the flat side. This knife provided great versatility in the kitchen. Get Yours Today.
Best Vegetable Slicer
Mac Knife JU-65 Japanese Series Vegetable Cleaver
High-Quality Vegetable Knife. 6.5-Inch quality vegetable knife designed with a 2.5mm blade for precision cutting.
What We Liked:
The Mac Knife JU-65 Japanese Series Vegetable Cleaver has a 2.5mm blade. We liked that the pakka wood handle was easy to hold and comfortable to use. We felt that this knife was great to use on vegetables for salads, snacking, and even sushi. Purchase Now.
Best Gift Set
Ginsu Gourmet Chikara Series Forged 19-Piece Japanese Steel Knife Set
Gourmet Japanese Knife Set. High-quality, 19-piece Japanese knife set with forged, expertly balanced blades.
What We Liked:
The Ginsu Gourmet Chikara Series Forged 19-Piece Japanese Steel Knife Set comes with knives, sheers, and slicers. We liked that this set had different sizes and types of knives, and we got a lot of use out of the steak knives, bread knife, and shears. Overall, we felt that this knife set provided great quality and functionality. Available On Amazon.