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

2.811,00 NOK

5.0/5.0 · 3 reviews

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

Moritaka Knives Aogami Super Kiritsuke 240mm

2.867,00 NOK

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

2.121,00 NOK

5.0/5.0 · 11 reviews

Tsubaki camellia oil – 100 ml and 245 ml bottles

100% Pure Tsubaki Japanese Knife Maintenance Camellia Oil

From 118,00 NOK

(118,00 kr/100ml)

5.0/5.0 · 3 reviews

Moritaka 240mm gyuto knife on a black background.

Moritaka Knives Aogami Super Gyuto 240mm

2.867,00 NOK

4.9/5.0 · 7 reviews

Kujira (Whale) Kogatana

416,00 NOK

5.0/5.0 · 3 reviews

Tadafusa SLD Bread Knife

1.695,00 NOK

5.0/5.0 · 1 review

Blade Guards

43,00 NOK

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

416,00 NOK

4.9/5.0 · 13 reviews

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

213,00 NOK

4.8/5.0 · 5 reviews

Fish Bone Tweezer Large

86,00 NOK

Fish Bone Tweezer Small

86,00 NOK

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 1.375,00 NOK

Tokushu Knife Tsuchime SLD 165mm Nakiri

From 1.375,00 NOK

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 1.013,00 NOK

4.7/5.0 · 15 reviews

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

Moritaka Knives Aogami Super Kiritsuke 210mm

2.760,00 NOK

5.0/5.0 · 3 reviews

Drumstick Style Chef's Bag by The Hidemaster

1.972,00 NOK

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 1.055,00 NOK

5.0/5.0 · 5 reviews

Hatsukokoro AUS6 Kitchen Shears angled view

Hatsukokoro Japanese Kitchen Shears Scissors

693,00 NOK

5.0/5.0 · 2 reviews

Nigara SG-STRIX Kurouchi Damascus Gyuto 210mm

From 4.209,00 NOK

Yoshikazu Tanaka Aogami Super Kasumi Gyuto 255mm

From 6.766,00 NOK

5.0/5.0 · 2 reviews

Higonokami Carbon Steel Japanese Friction Folder

267,00 NOK

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 2.334,00 NOK

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 2.547,00 NOK

Hatsukokoro Kaijin Blue #2 Gyuto 210mm

1.695,00 NOK

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 4.209,00 NOK

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

Hatsukokoro Ryuhyo SG2 Black Damascus Bunka 180mm

2.334,00 NOK

5.0/5.0 · 1 review

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

1.268,00 NOK

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

1.801,00 NOK

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Imai AS Kurouchi USA Gyuto 220mm with Sanjo Walnut Handle

2.867,00 NOK

BENRINER Classic Japanese Mandolin

586,00 NOK

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

1.439,00 NOK

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 3.399,00 NOK

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

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

1.385,00 NOK

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 3.932,00 NOK

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 4.475,00 NOK

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 2.653,00 NOK

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

Nigara SG-STRIX Damascus Bunka 170mm

From 3.932,00 NOK

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

2.173,00 NOK

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

4.209,00 NOK

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

1.278,00 NOK

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

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

1.375,00 NOK

5.0/5.0 · 1 review

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

1.055,00 NOK

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 1.588,00 NOK

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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

4.039,00 NOK

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

Tokushu Knife Stainless Clad White #2 Tsuchime Petty 80mm

1.268,00 NOK

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

Tokushu Knife Stainless Clad AS Migaki Petty 80mm

1.375,00 NOK

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

2.504,00 NOK