What makes Japanese knives different from Western knives?

Japanese knives are typically forged from harder steel, allowing them to be thinner and hold a much sharper edge (often a 12-15 degree angle) than heavier Western knives. This results in precision, effortless cuts, and less fatigue during food prep.

What is the best Japanese knife for a beginner?

For a first Japanese knife, we highly recommend either a 210mm Gyuto (the Japanese equivalent of a chef's knife) or a 165mm Santoku. If you want easy maintenance, choose a stainless steel option like VG-10 or SG2 rather than high-carbon steel.

Do Japanese knives rust?

It depends on the steel. Traditional high-carbon steels (like Aogami or Shirogami) will rust if left wet and require wiping down immediately after use. However, we offer hundreds of stainless steel and stainless-clad Japanese knives that are highly resistant to rust and very easy to maintain.

How do you sharpen a Japanese kitchen knife?

Japanese knives should be sharpened by hand using water whetstones. You should never use a pull-through sharpener or a standard honing steel on a high-end Japanese blade, as the hard steel can easily chip. We also recommend regular stropping to maintain the edge between whetstone sessions.

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Moritaka Knives Aogami Super Gyuto 210mm

CHF 245.00

5.0/5.0 · 3 reviews

Moritaka Aogami Super Kiritsuke 240mm with walnut handle, engraved side

Moritaka Knives Aogami Super Kiritsuke 240mm

CHF 254.00

5.0/5.0 · 4 reviews

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Takamura SG2 Gyuto 180 mm, right-side face showing grind and brushed finish; red Western handle.

Takamura SG2 Migaki Gyuto 180mm

CHF 188.00

5.0/5.0 · 11 reviews

Tsubaki camellia oil – 100 ml and 245 ml bottles

100% Pure Tsubaki Japanese Knife Maintenance Camellia Oil

From CHF 11.00

(CHF 11.00/100ml)

5.0/5.0 · 3 reviews

Moritaka 240mm gyuto knife on a black background.

Moritaka Knives Aogami Super Gyuto 240mm

CHF 254.00

4.9/5.0 · 7 reviews

Kujira (Whale) Kogatana

CHF 37.00

5.0/5.0 · 3 reviews

Tadafusa SLD Bread Knife

CHF 150.00

5.0/5.0 · 1 review

Blade Guards

CHF 4.00

4.9/5.0 · 20 reviews

Tokushu Knife double-sided buffalo leather strop with walnut handle and vegetable-tanned leather surface shown at a three-quarter angle.

Tokushu Knife - Premium Double Sided Xl Buffalo Strop

CHF 37.00

4.9/5.0 · 13 reviews

Tokushu Knife Leather Paddle Strop - The Perfect Size For Your Knife Roll!

CHF 19.00

4.8/5.0 · 5 reviews

Fish Bone Tweezer Large

CHF 8.00

Fish Bone Tweezer Small

CHF 8.00

5.0/5.0 · 1 review

Tokushu Knife Hammertone SLD Hiraki Petty 165mm with custom octagonal wa handle #handle_amboyna and horn

Tokushu Knife Hammertone SLD Hiraki Petty 165mm – Custom Wa Handle

From CHF 122.00

Tokushu Knife Tsuchime SLD 165mm Nakiri

From CHF 122.00

HASEGAWA Cutting Board Pro Use Lite Black 17.3" x 11.4" x 0.71" FPEL18-4429 - Tokushu Knife

Hasegawa Pro Use Lite Black Cutting Board | Wood Core Soft Polyethylene (FPEL Series)

From CHF 90.00

4.7/5.0 · 15 reviews

Moritaka Aogami Super Kiritsuke 210mm, engraved side with walnut handle

Moritaka Knives Aogami Super Kiritsuke 210mm

CHF 245.00

5.0/5.0 · 3 reviews

Drumstick Style Chef's Bag by The Hidemaster

CHF 175.00

5.0/5.0 · 4 reviews

HASEGAWA Cutting Board Professional Lite 18" x 10" x 0.75" FRK20-4626 - Tokushu Knife

Hasegawa FRK Pro-Soft Lite Cutting Board

From CHF 94.00

5.0/5.0 · 5 reviews

Hatsukokoro AUS6 Kitchen Shears angled view

Hatsukokoro Japanese Kitchen Shears Scissors

CHF 62.00

5.0/5.0 · 2 reviews

Nigara SG-STRIX Kurouchi Damascus Gyuto 210mm

From CHF 373.00

Yoshikazu Tanaka Aogami Super Kasumi Gyuto 255mm

From CHF 599.00

5.0/5.0 · 2 reviews

Higonokami Carbon Steel Japanese Friction Folder

CHF 24.00

Daruma Hamono Ginsan No. 3 Migaki Gyuto 210 mm, angled full-knife view showing the polished blade and horn ferrule. #handle_cypress and horn

Daruma Hamono Ginsan #3 Migaki Gyuto 210mm

From CHF 207.00

Daruma Hamono Ginsan No. 3 Migaki Gyuto 240mm with Cypress and Horn handle, hero angle. #handle_cypress and horn

Daruma Hamono Ginsan #3 Migaki Gyuto 240mm

From CHF 226.00

Hatsukokoro Kaijin Blue #2 Gyuto 210mm

CHF 150.00

5.0/5.0 · 1 review

Nigara VG XEOS Tsuchime Gyuto 210 mm with amboyna burl and horn handle, angled full-knife product photo on a grey textured surface. #handle_amboyna burl and horn

Nigara VG-XEOS Tsuchime Gyuto 225mm (Edge Length 210mm)

From CHF 373.00

Hatsukokoro Ryuhyo black SG2 Damascus Bunka 180mm with walnut handle, angled reverse view

Hatsukokoro Ryuhyo SG2 Black Damascus Bunka 180mm

CHF 207.00

5.0/5.0 · 1 review

Hatsukokoro Ginrei Silver #3 Ko Santoku 150mm with Mono Ebony Handle

CHF 113.00

Hatsukokoro Ginrei Silver #3 Gyuto 210mm with Mono Ebony Handle

CHF 160.00

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Imai AS Kurouchi USA Gyuto 220mm with Sanjo Walnut Handle

CHF 254.00

BENRINER Classic Japanese Mandolin

CHF 52.00

Hatsukokoro Ginrei Silver #3 Petty 130mm with Mono Ebony Handle

CHF 128.00

Nigara SG-STRIX Tsuchime Damascus Santoku 165 mm with Amboyna burl and horn handle, angled full-knife product view. #handle_amboyna burl handle

Nigara SG-STRIX Damascus Santoku 165mm

From CHF 301.00

Angled view of the Hatsukokoro Kurogane Blue #2 honesuki and rustic kurouchi finish

Hatsukokoro Kurogane Blue #2 Kurouchi Honesuki 150mm with Mono Ebony Handle

CHF 123.00

Nigara SG-STRIX Damascus Hakata Nakiri with Amboyna burl and horn handle 2, front view #handle_amboyna burl & horn 2

Nigara SG-STRIX Damascus Hakata Kiritsuke Nakiri 165mm with Amboyna Burl Handle

From CHF 348.00

Nigara VG XEOS Tsuchime Gyuto 240 mm, angled blade photo showing tsuchime hammer marks and layered Damascus pattern. #handle_cypress and horn

Nigara VG-XEOS Tsuchime Gyuto 255mm (Blade Length 240mm)

From CHF 396.00

Three-quarter view highlighting Damascus pattern and Amboyna Burl handle. #handle_amboyna burl & buffalo horn

Nigara VG-XEOS Tsuchime Petty 150mm (Edge Length 135mm)

From CHF 235.00

Nigara SG STRIX Tsuchime Damascus Bunka with amboyna handle, hero shot. #handle_amboyna burl and horn

Nigara SG-STRIX Damascus Bunka 170mm

From CHF 348.00

The Hidemaster Aspen Duffle Chef Bag in rustic brown leather, angled side view showing leather grain, shoulder strap, and brass hardware.

Aspen Duffle Chef Bag by The Hidemaster

CHF 193.00

Tu Nguyen 52100 rainbow Damascus kiritsuke gyuto 210mm with ebony and horn handle

Tu Nguyen 52100 Rainbow Damascus Kiritsuke Gyuto 210mm with Ebony & Horn Handle

CHF 373.00

Hatsukokoro Kurogane Blue #2 Kurouchi Santoku 165mm with Mono Ebony Handle

CHF 114.00

Angled view of Hatsukokoro Kurogane Blue #2 gyuto and ebony handle

Hatsukokoro Kurogane Blue #2 Kurouchi Gyuto 210mm with Mono Ebony Handle

CHF 122.00

5.0/5.0 · 1 review

Hatsukokoro Kokugei Blue #1 Kurouchi Petty 120mm with Mono Ebony Handle

CHF 94.00

Tokushu Knife Ginsan No. 3 Tsuchime Damascus Santoku 165mm, Amboyna Horn with Contrast 3, front view #exact handle_amboyna horn with contrast 3

Tokushu Knife Ginsan #3 Tsuchime Damascus Santoku 165mm

From CHF 141.00

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Makoto Kurosaki Samidorizuki SG-STRIX 240mm gyuto with green ferrule and dark octagonal handle

Makoto Kurosaki Samidorizuki SG-STRIX Gyuto 240mm

CHF 358.00

Tokushu Knife White #2 Tsuchime Petty 80mm with cherry wood wa handle

Tokushu Knife Stainless Clad White #2 Tsuchime Petty 80mm

CHF 113.00

Tokushu Aogami Super Migaki Petty 80mm angled view with rosewood-style wa handle

Tokushu Knife Stainless Clad AS Migaki Petty 80mm

CHF 122.00

Rear three-quarter reference of the Imai AS Kurouchi Bunka 183mm blade geometry; sold here without a handle

Imai Stainless Clad Aogami Super Kurouchi Bunka 183mm

CHF 222.00