Kitchen Knives

15 Best Japanese Knives for All Budgets [2025]

Posted on September 25, 2020 Written by Joseph Stein

Whether you’re aiming to be a professional chef or looking to cook great meals at home, having high-quality knives is important. In this article, we take a crack at the best Japanese knives for any budget.

This guide aims to provide you with the essential knives you can add to your collection, how to choose the best Japanese knifes, and how a high-quality knife can transform your cooking!

We’ll go through budget, mid-range, and premium options for 5 popular types of Japanese knife: gyuto, petty, sujihiki, nakiri, and deba. If you already know what you’re looking for, feel free to use the filtering options below to find what you want. Let’s get started.

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6 Best Electric Bread Slicers for Home [2025]

Posted on July 12, 2020 Written by Joseph Stein

There’s a reason why people use the adage: it’s the greatest invention since sliced bread! People just love their bread.

There’s something so convenient about being able to purchase bread at the store that’s already been sliced so that you won’t have to go through such hassles anymore. You can just buy a loaf of bread, take it home with you, and prepare your sandwiches and what not.

However, there are also some people who would much prefer to bake their own bread. In fact, there are loads of people out there who enjoy baking their own sliced bread. Here, we take a look at some of best bread slicers – both electric and non-electric.

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Left-Handed Japanese Knives: What’s Available in 2025

Posted on July 5, 2020 Written by Joseph Stein

Only 10% of the world’s population are left-handed. That’s not an insignificant amount by any means. However, it does also mean that in the field of design and ergonomics, lefties often get left behind. It’s evident with the way that various everyday items are constructed. Pens, car gear shifts, pant zippers, can openers, desk armchairs, scissors, guitars, camera shutter buttons, and of course… knives. In this article, we discuss left handed Japanese knives – including what’s available in the market and where to buy.

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Best Gyuto Knives on a Budget: Top Picks Under $100 [2025]

Posted on June 21, 2020 Written by Joseph Stein

In this article, we’ll take a look at the best gyuto knives on a budget.

When literally translated, gyuto means “beef knife” or “cow sword” in Japanese. It’s the Japanese iteration of the Western or European chef’s knife, except that it tends to have a thinner and sharper blade. Typically, this is a knife that is considered to be quite versatile in its use even though its name suggests that is predominantly used for beef cuts.

Gyuto knives have a standard shape, but it comes in all sorts of different sizes ranging from 150mm to 360mm. However, the 210mm variant seems to be the most popular one.

best gyuto knives — *gyuto* means “beef knife” or “cow sword” in Japanese

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Usuba vs Nakiri Knife for Vegetables – Which Is Best?

Posted on June 14, 2020 Written by John Rogers

Vegetables are an important ingredient in many dishes across the world. To prepare them properly and safely, you need the right knives in your knife set.

Two types of knives that are predominantly used for preparing vegetables are the Usuba knife and the Nakiri knife. These are both Japanese knives that are used in the preparation of vegetables for Japanese cuisine but are also popular elsewhere in the world and just as suitable for any type of cuisine.

Here is a comparison of the Usuba vs Nakiri knife, including the characteristics, pros, and cons of each. We hope to explore which vegetable knife is best for you.

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Kai Knives Review [2025]: Are They Worth It?

Posted on June 12, 2020 Written by Joseph Stein

If you’re reading this, I can imagine you’re a fellow cooking enthusiast. Then I’m sure you’ll agree that a knife is to a chef, what a paintbrush was to Picasso. You probably already understand just how important a knife is to your culinary antics.

Hence why you’re searching for articles like this one. If you’re looking to elevate your knife game, then you’re in the right place. Kai knives are arguably some of the best Japanese knives around.

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