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Santoku vs Gyuto: What’s the Difference & Which Is the Best All-Purpose Knife?
Santoku and Gyuto knives are both widely used as multipurpose kitchen knives in Japan, and at a glance they even look similar. The Gyuto (literally “cow sword”) is basically the Japanese term for a Western-style chef’s knife, while the S... -
Best Japanese knife for Professionals by Type (with Selection Tips Explained)
On this site, we have introduced a wide range of Japanese and Western knives for professional use. Beyond outlining the distinctive features of each knife, we have also examined the differences among the various blade steels. Bringing al... -
Best Japanese Bread Knives for Professionals: A Comprehensive Guide
Bread knives are specialized serrated knives designed to slice bread cleanly without crushing it. They feature a wavy, saw-toothed blade edge that easily cuts through crusts and soft interiors alike. Thanks to this design, you can cut ha... -
Do You Really Need a （Japanese）Petty Knife? Differences vs Paring Knife & Santoku, and Its Benefits for Meat & Fish
“Just want to slice a bit of fruit.” “Need to trim a small piece of meat.” “Working in a tight kitchen sink.” — In those moments, having a petty knife at hand can make cooking feel a lot easier. On the other hand, some say “you don’t nee... -
Best Petty Knives for Professionals – Top 6 Japanese Utility Knives and How to Choose
Petty knives (also known as Japanese utility knives) are small kitchen knives ideal for peeling fruits, trimming vegetables, and other fine cutting tasks. They typically have a blade length of about 8–15 cm (3–6 inches), making them very... -
Best Sashimi Knives (Yanagiba) Ranked: Top Sushi Knife for Beginners and Pros
Japanese kitchen knives come in many types tailored to specific uses, especially when it comes to preparing fish. In this guide, we focus on sashimi knives (yanagiba) – the long, sword-like Japanese knives used for slicing raw fish for s... -
Meet the Nakiri Knife: The Japanese Vegetable Knife You Didn’t Know You Needed
I remember the day I decided to start eating healthier and bought a mountain of vegetables on sale. I stood in my kitchen, staring at all the cabbage and carrots I needed to chop, and thought: “If only I had a Nakiri knife…” Sure, I coul... -
What Is a Sashimi／Sushi Knife (Yanagiba Knife)? Do You Really Need One? Differences from Deba, How to Choose (Stainless vs. Carbon Steel), Use & Sharpening Explained
“If I get some fresh fish, I’d love to try making sashimi at home.” If you love cooking, you’ve probably felt that excitement at least once. However, when it comes to choosing a knife, you might wonder, “Is a sashimi knife the same... -
Top rated Japanese Deba knives！The Best filleting fish knife！
A Deba knife is a traditional Japanese filleting fish knife favored by sushi chefs and other professionals for cleaning and butchering fish. In fact, the Deba is purpose-built for filleting fish: its heavy, stout blade and single-bevel e... -
The Ultimate Guide to Western Style Japanese Knives: Types, Uses & Key Differences
When it comes to kitchen knives, Japanese cutlery generally falls into two broad categories: traditional Japanese knives (和包丁) and Western style kitchen knives (洋包丁). Each has its own characteristics and ideal uses. In fact, if you...
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