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Japanese Knives

Handcrafted in Japan using forging techniques passed down from medieval swordsmiths. Shop more than 600 Japanese kitchen knives, from gyuto and santoku chef knives to traditional yanagi, deba and usuba.

Choose a double-edged knife for everyday cooking, or a single-edged knife for traditional Japanese techniques such as sashimi and katsuramuki. Then pick a steel to match how much care you want to give it. Stainless steels such as VG-10 are easy to maintain. High-carbon Blue and White Steel take the keenest edge. Powdered steels such as ZDP-189 stay sharp the longest.

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  • Gyuto chef knife with ocean blue handle, stainless blade and wooden saya
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    Yoshihiro AUS10 Ice Hardened Stainless Steel Gyuto Japanese Chef Knife with Ocean Blue Handle 9.5" (240mm)

    Yoshihiro AUS10 Ice Hardened Stainless Steel Gyuto Japanese Chef Knife with Ocean Blue Handle 9.5" (240mm)

    $269.99
    $269.99
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  • Sushi sashimi knife with curved white steel blade and ebony handle, sakimaru tip

    Yoshihiro Masashi Hongasumi White Steel Curved Sakimaru Takobiki Sushi Sashimi Japanese Knife Ebony Handle

    Yoshihiro Masashi Hongasumi White Steel Curved Sakimaru Takobiki Sushi Sashimi Japanese Knife Ebony Handle

    From $449.99
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  • Japanese kiritsuke knife with mirror-polished blade and black ebony handle
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    Yoshihiro Aonamiuchi Blue Steel #1 Mirror Polished Yanagi Kiritsuke Sushi Sashimi Japanese Knife Ebony Handle

    Yoshihiro Aonamiuchi Blue Steel #1 Mirror Polished Yanagi Kiritsuke Sushi Sashimi Japanese Knife Ebony Handle

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  • Nakiri vegetable knife with wide blade, visible tang stamp, and blue-gray patterned handle

    Hayate Hinoura Kurouchi Black-Forged Blue Steel Stainless Clad Nakiri Vegetable Knife

    Hayate Hinoura Kurouchi Black-Forged Blue Steel Stainless Clad Nakiri Vegetable Knife

    $369.99
    $369.99
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  • 2-piece knife set with black handles and stainless blades

    Yoshihiro Kurouchi Black-Forged Blue Steel Stainless Clad Santoku Multipurpose Knife 6.5"(165mm) and Petty Utility Knife 5.3"(135mm) 2PC SET (Ebony Handle)

    Yoshihiro Kurouchi Black-Forged Blue Steel Stainless Clad Santoku Multipurpose Knife 6.5"(165mm) and Petty Utility Knife 5.3"(135mm) 2PC SET (Ebony Handle)

    From $379.99
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  • Japanese chef knife with light saya, dark handle, and green cord

    Yoshihiro Aonamiuchi Blue Steel #1 Mioroshi Filet Sushi Sashimi Japanese Chef Knife Ebony Handle

    Yoshihiro Aonamiuchi Blue Steel #1 Mioroshi Filet Sushi Sashimi Japanese Chef Knife Ebony Handle

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  • Japanese gyuto chef’s knives with kurouchi blades and ebony handles
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    Yoshihiro High Carbon Blue Steel #2 Kurouchi Gyuto Japanese Multipurpose Knife with Ebony Wood Handle

    Yoshihiro High Carbon Blue Steel #2 Kurouchi Gyuto Japanese Multipurpose Knife with Ebony Wood Handle

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  • Petty utility knife with dark ebony handle, stainless blade, and dark saya cover
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    Yoshihiro Hiryu Ginsan High Carbon Stainless Steel Petty Utility Knife Ebony Handle with Nuri Saya Cover

    Yoshihiro Hiryu Ginsan High Carbon Stainless Steel Petty Utility Knife Ebony Handle with Nuri Saya Cover

    $269.99
    $269.99
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  • Damascus Santoku knife laid with wooden saya, light octagonal handle and dark blade.

    Yoshihiro VG-10 46 Layers Hammered Damascus Santoku Japanese Multipurpose Knife Octagonal Alternative Ivory Handle (Blade Length 7" (180mm))

    Yoshihiro VG-10 46 Layers Hammered Damascus Santoku Japanese Multipurpose Knife Octagonal Alternative Ivory Handle (Blade Length 7" (180mm))

    $209.99
    $209.99
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  • Gyuto chef knife with ocean blue handle and ivory bolster, stainless steel blade
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    Yoshihiro HAP40 High Speed Stainless Steel Gyuto Chefs Knife Ocean Blue Handle with Alternative Ivory Bolster

    Yoshihiro HAP40 High Speed Stainless Steel Gyuto Chefs Knife Ocean Blue Handle with Alternative Ivory Bolster

    From $399.99
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  • Yanagi sushi knife with white blade, dark handle, and wooden saya
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    Yoshihiro Hongasumi Blue Steel Yanagi Sushi Sashimi Japanese Knife Ebony Handle

    Yoshihiro Hongasumi Blue Steel Yanagi Sushi Sashimi Japanese Knife Ebony Handle

    $409.99
    $409.99
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  • Traditional Japanese vegetable chef knife with blue steel blade and rosewood handle
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    Yoshihiro Hongasumi Blue Steel Kama Usuba Traditional Japanese Vegetable Chopping Chef Knife, Rosewood Handle

    Yoshihiro Hongasumi Blue Steel Kama Usuba Traditional Japanese Vegetable Chopping Chef Knife, Rosewood Handle

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  • Santoku knife with blue-steel blade and dark handle, with tomato and cucumber slices

    Hayate Hinoura Kurouchi Black-Forged Blue Steel Stainless Clad Santoku Multipurpose Knife

    Hayate Hinoura Kurouchi Black-Forged Blue Steel Stainless Clad Santoku Multipurpose Knife

    $369.99
    $369.99
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  • Chef knife with dark ebony triple-ring handle and white saya cover
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    Yoshihiro High Speed Steel HAP40 Gyuto Chefs Knife with Triple Ring Ebony Handle with Magnolia Saya Cover (Blade Length 8.25" (210mm))

    Yoshihiro High Speed Steel HAP40 Gyuto Chefs Knife with Triple Ring Ebony Handle with Magnolia Saya Cover (Blade Length 8.25" (210mm))

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  • Damascus gyuto chef knife with octagonal ebony handle, triple-ring bolster, wavy blade
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    Yoshihiro HAP40 High Speed Stainless Steel Damascus Gyuto Chefs Knife, Octagonal Ebony Wood Handle with Triple Ring

    Yoshihiro HAP40 High Speed Stainless Steel Damascus Gyuto Chefs Knife, Octagonal Ebony Wood Handle with Triple Ring

    From $549.99
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  • Paring knife with silver blade and dark wood handle, stamped blade logo visible.

    Hayate Hinoura Kurouchi Black-Forged Blue Steel Stainless Clad Paring Knife

    Hayate Hinoura Kurouchi Black-Forged Blue Steel Stainless Clad Paring Knife

    $289.99
    $289.99
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  • Nakiri vegetable knife with dark blade and light camphor handle, in wooden saya cover

    Yoshihiro Kurouchi High Carbon White Steel #2 Nakiri Japanese Vegetable Knife with Camphor Handle

    Yoshihiro Kurouchi High Carbon White Steel #2 Nakiri Japanese Vegetable Knife with Camphor Handle

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  • Kiritsuke slicer knife with white blade, dark ebony handle, and black sheath
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    Yoshihiro Ginsan High Carbon Stainless Steel Sujihiki Kiritsuke Slicer Chefs Knife with Triple Nickel Silver Ring Ebony Handle

    Yoshihiro Ginsan High Carbon Stainless Steel Sujihiki Kiritsuke Slicer Chefs Knife with Triple Nickel Silver Ring Ebony Handle

    From $599.99
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  • Deba fish fillet chef knife with white steel blade and dark ebony handle

    Yoshihiro Masashi Hongasumi White Steel Deba Fish Fillet Chef Knife with Ebony Handle

    Yoshihiro Masashi Hongasumi White Steel Deba Fish Fillet Chef Knife with Ebony Handle

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  • Hammered gyuto chef's knife with white blade, dark handle, off-white bolster

    Yoshihiro Super Blue Steel Stainless Clad Hammered Gyuto Chefs Knife Ebony Wood Handle with Alternative Ivory Bolster (Blade Length: 210mm(8.25"))

    Yoshihiro Super Blue Steel Stainless Clad Hammered Gyuto Chefs Knife Ebony Wood Handle with Alternative Ivory Bolster (Blade Length: 210mm(8.25"))

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  • Kiritsuke chef knife set on boards: dark handle with white bolster, Damascus blade

    Hayate Sukenari ZDP-189 Super High Carbon Stainless Steel Damascus Kiritsuke Chef Knife Octagonal Handle with Alternative Ivory Bolster

    Hayate Sukenari ZDP-189 Super High Carbon Stainless Steel Damascus Kiritsuke Chef Knife Octagonal Handle with Alternative Ivory Bolster

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  • Utility-Kiritsuke chef knife with ocean-blue handle resting on wooden display box

    Yoshihiro Damascus SG2 (R2) Semi-Stainless Utility-Kiritsuke Chef Knife with Ocean Blue Handle (Blade Length 9.5" (240mm))

    Yoshihiro Damascus SG2 (R2) Semi-Stainless Utility-Kiritsuke Chef Knife with Ocean Blue Handle (Blade Length 9.5" (240mm))

    $499.99
    $499.99
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  • Petty-kiritsuke knife with dark blade and ebony wood handle, side view

    Yoshihiro Kurouchi Black-Forged Blue Steel Stainless Clad Petty-Kiritsuke Knife Ebony wood Handle

    Yoshihiro Kurouchi Black-Forged Blue Steel Stainless Clad Petty-Kiritsuke Knife Ebony wood Handle

    From $189.99
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  • Sujihiki slicer knife, dark blue forged blade with patterned handle and heel stamp

    Hayate Hinoura Kurouchi Black-Forged Blue Steel Stainless Clad Sujihiki Slicer Knife

    Hayate Hinoura Kurouchi Black-Forged Blue Steel Stainless Clad Sujihiki Slicer Knife

    From $439.99
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Buying guide

A Guide to Japanese Knives

What to know before you choose your first Japanese knife.

Two families

Double-bevel vs. single-bevel

Japanese kitchen knives fall into two families. Double-bevel knives are sharpened on both sides, so they feel familiar to anyone used to a Western chef knife – this is where the gyuto, santoku, nakiri, petty and sujihiki belong. Single-bevel knives are the traditional tools of Japanese cuisine, sharpened on one side for exceptionally clean cuts through fish and vegetables: the yanagi for sashimi, the deba for breaking down fish and the usuba for vegetables. Learn more about double-bevel knives and single-bevel knives.

Where to begin

Which Japanese knife should you buy first?

Start with the knife that matches how you cook. If you are unsure, the gyuto is the best first Japanese knife for most cooks.

Still deciding? Read our complete guide to Japanese knives.

The blade

Japanese knife steels

High-carbon steels such as White Steel (Shirogami) and Blue Steel (Aogami) take an extremely keen edge and are easy to sharpen, but must be wiped dry to prevent rust. Stainless and semi-stainless steels such as VG-10, AUS-10, Ginsan, SG2/R2, ZDP-189 and HAP40 resist rust and need less care, with modern powdered steels holding an edge for a long time. Compare them all in our guide to steel types.

Yoshihiro Cutlery

Why buy Japanese knives from Yoshihiro

Yoshihiro knives are made in Japan by artisans whose forging techniques trace back to the swordsmiths of medieval Japan, from traditional Honyaki to modern ZDP-189. Since 2008 we have served chefs worldwide from our showroom in Redondo Beach, California, and we look after your knife after you buy it with professional sharpening, custom engraving and a knife handle service.

Visit our Redondo Beach showroom, open Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, or read more about Yoshihiro.

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