Best Japanese Chef's Knives Updated July 2025
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Best Japanese Chef's Knives
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated July 2025
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Best Japanese Chef's Knife
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9.9

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9.9

Shun Classic Blonde 8" Chef's Knife, Handcrafted Japanese Kitchen Knife for Professional and Home Chefs, VG-MAX Core with Damas...
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Best Japanese Chef's Knife
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9.9

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Shun Classic Blonde 8" Chef's Knife, Handcrafted Japanese Kitchen Knife for Professional and Home Chefs, VG-MAX Core with Damas...
Sharpness
Design
Comfort
Ease of use
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9.8

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9.8

HOSHANHO 7 Inch Japanese Chef Knife, Ultra Sharp High Carbon Stainless Steel Kitchen Knife, Professional Santoku Knives with Er...
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9.8

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HOSHANHO 7 Inch Japanese Chef Knife, Ultra Sharp High Carbon Stainless Steel Kitchen Knife, Professional Santoku Knives with Er...
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9.7

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9.7

Matsato Chef Knife - Perfect Kitchen Knive. Japanese Knife for Cooking, Chopping. Japanese Style Knive for Home, Camping, BBQ. ...
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9.7

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Matsato Chef Knife - Perfect Kitchen Knive. Japanese Knife for Cooking, Chopping. Japanese Style Knive for Home, Camping, BBQ. ...
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9.5

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9.5

FAMCÜTE 8 Inch Japanese Knife, Hand Forged 5 Layers High Carbon 9CR18MOV Steel Rosewood Handle Chef Knife, Ultra Sharp Durable ...
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9.5

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FAMCÜTE 8 Inch Japanese Knife, Hand Forged 5 Layers High Carbon 9CR18MOV Steel Rosewood Handle Chef Knife, Ultra Sharp Durable ...
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Best Value

9.4

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9.4

imarku Chef Knife - 8 Inch Home Essentials Sharp Kitchen knife HC Steel Japanese Knife Paring knife, Birthday Gifts for Women/M...
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9.4

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imarku Chef Knife - 8 Inch Home Essentials Sharp Kitchen knife HC Steel Japanese Knife Paring knife, Birthday Gifts for Women/M...
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9.3

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9.3

MITSUMOTO SAKARI 8 inch Japanese Gyuto Chef Knife, Professional Hand Forged Kitchen Chef Knife, 3 Layers 9CR18MOV High Carbon M...
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9.3

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MITSUMOTO SAKARI 8 inch Japanese Gyuto Chef Knife, Professional Hand Forged Kitchen Chef Knife, 3 Layers 9CR18MOV High Carbon M...
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9.1

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9.1

Brewin CHEFILOSOPHI Japanese Chef Knife Set 5 PCS with Elegant Red Pakkawood Handle Ergonomic Design,Professional Ultra Sharp K...
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Brewin CHEFILOSOPHI Japanese Chef Knife Set 5 PCS with Elegant Red Pakkawood Handle Ergonomic Design,Professional Ultra Sharp K...
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9.0

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9.0

SHAN ZU Chef Knife 8 Inch Japanese Steel Damascus Kitchen Knife, Professional Kitchen Knives Sharp High Carbon Super Steel Kitc...
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9.0

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SHAN ZU Chef Knife 8 Inch Japanese Steel Damascus Kitchen Knife, Professional Kitchen Knives Sharp High Carbon Super Steel Kitc...
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8.8

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8.8

HOSHANHO Kitchen Knife in Japanese Steel AUS-10, High-Class Chef's Knife 8 inch Professional Cooking Knife, Non-slip Ultra Shar...
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8.8

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HOSHANHO Kitchen Knife in Japanese Steel AUS-10, High-Class Chef's Knife 8 inch Professional Cooking Knife, Non-slip Ultra Shar...
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8.7

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8.7

imarku Chef Knife 7 Inch Kitchen Knife Ultra Sharp Santoku Knife - 7Cr17Mov Japanese Chefs Knife, Kitchen Gadgets 2025, Apartme...
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imarku Chef Knife 7 Inch Kitchen Knife Ultra Sharp Santoku Knife - 7Cr17Mov Japanese Chefs Knife, Kitchen Gadgets 2025, Apartme...
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Best Japanese Chef's Knife
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9.9

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9.9

Shun Classic Blonde 8" Chef's Knife, Handcrafted Japanese Kitchen Knife for Professional and Home Chefs, VG-MAX Core with Damas...
Sharpness
Design
Comfort
Ease of use
Value for money
Weight
Best Japanese Chef's Knife
Premium Pick

9.9

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Shun Classic Blonde 8" Chef's Knife, Handcrafted Japanese Kitchen Knife for Professional and Home Chefs, VG-MAX Core with Damas...
Sharpness
Design
Comfort
Ease of use
Value for money
Weight
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