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Gyuto, santoku, nakiri, and sushi blades. Thin, hard steel that rewards a careful hand.
Buying guides
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Best MAC Chef Knife: Which Model Should You Buy?
Find the best MAC chef knife for your kitchen. We compare sharpness, handle comfort, and everyday prep performance to help you choose.
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Best Global Chef Knife: Find the Right Size and Grip
Looking for the best Global chef knife? See how our tested picks compare on blade size, handle comfort, and everyday prep to find your fit.
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Best Gyuto Knife: Top Picks by Steel and Blade Length
Find the right gyuto for your budget with our tested picks. Compare 210mm and 240mm blades, steel types, and handle comfort before you choose.
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Best Miyabi Chef Knife: Top Picks for Your Cooking Style
We tested Miyabi chef knives for sharpness, grip and daily prep. Compare our picks by handle feel, edge retention and sharpening needs.
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Best Shun Chef Knife: Choose the Right Series for Your Kitchen
Find the best Shun chef knife with our hands-on comparisons of cutting performance, handle comfort, and care. See which series suits your cooking.
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Best Tojiro Chef Knife: Which Gyuto Should You Choose?
Find the best Tojiro chef knife for your kitchen. Our hands-on picks compare sharpness, handle comfort and blade length to help you choose.
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Best Yanagiba Knife: Top Picks for Sushi and Sashimi
We tested yanagiba knives for clean sashimi cuts. Compare blade length, steel and handedness to find the best yanagiba knife for your kitchen.
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The 7 Best Japanese Chef Knives of 2026, Tested & Reviewed
We tested 7 top Japanese chef knives for edge retention, feel, and value. Find the best gyuto or santoku for your kitchen and budget.
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The 10 Best Japanese Cooking Knives of 2026
From gyuto to santoku, we tested 10 top Japanese knives to find the sharpest, best-value blades of 2026. See which ones earned a spot in our kitchen.
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5 Best Japanese Knife Sets: Tested for Home Cooks
We put 5 top Japanese knife sets to the test for sharpness, balance, and edge retention. Compare VG-10 and SG2 picks from Shun and Miyabi to find yours.
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The 7 Best Nakiri Knives of 2026 for Vegetable Prep
We sliced through sweet potatoes, shallots, and tomatoes to rank the 7 best nakiri knives of 2026. Tested picks for every budget, from Tojiro to Global.
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7 Best Santoku Knives of 2026 for Every Budget
We tested 7 santoku knives for sharpness, edge retention, and food release. From budget-friendly to splurge-worthy, these are the best blades of 2026.
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10 Best Sushi Knives for Home Use: Tested and Ranked
Looking for the best sushi knife for home use? We tested 10 top blades for slicing fish, veg, and rolls, with picks for every budget.
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The 10 Best Sushi Knives of 2026
We tested 10 top sushi knives for sharpness, edge retention, and value. Find your perfect yanagiba or gyuto for clean, precise sashimi slices.
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7 Best Japanese Knives for Home Use in 2026, Tested & Reviewed
We tested 20+ Japanese knives for home cooks in 2026. These 7 sharp, versatile picks are the best value for everyday cooking. Find your match.
Reviews
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MAC Professional 8-Inch Hollow Edge Chef’s Knife Review: Is the MTH-80 Worth It?
We test the MAC Professional 8-inch hollow edge chef's knife on tomatoes and herbs, then weigh comfort, food release, and care. Is it right for you?
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Toyama Gyuto 210 Review: Is This Blue #2 Workhorse Worth It?
Our hands-on Toyama Gyuto 210 review covers balance, Blue #2 edge retention, weight, and whether this Sanjo-forged 210mm gyuto earns its price. Read before you buy.
Comparisons
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Chef Knife vs Santoku: Blade Shape and Cutting Style
Chef knife vs santoku: compare blade shape, rocking and push cuts, and everyday prep tasks to choose the knife that fits how you cook.
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Wakui vs Toyama Knives: Steel, Grind and Feel Compared
Wakui and Toyama knives side by side on steel, grind, edge retention and price. See how two Sanjo blacksmiths really differ and which one suits your board.
How-to & care
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Types of Japanese Knives: Find the Right Blade
Compare gyuto, santoku, nakiri and more by blade shape and cutting task. Learn which Japanese knife types suit vegetables, fish and everyday prep.
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Santoku Knife Uses: What to Cut and How to Cut It
Slice vegetables, dice boneless meat, and mince herbs with a santoku knife. Learn push cuts, fish-fillet prep, and when to choose another knife.
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