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

Takamura SG2 Migaki Gyuto 180mm

2 259,00 SEK

5.0/5.0 · 11 reviews

Tsubaki camellia oil – 100 ml and 245 ml bottles

100% Pure Tsubaki Japanese Knife Maintenance Camellia Oil

From 125,00 SEK

(125,00 kr/100ml)

5.0/5.0 · 3 reviews

Kujira (Whale) Kogatana

443,00 SEK

5.0/5.0 · 3 reviews

Tadafusa SLD Bread Knife

1 805,00 SEK

5.0/5.0 · 1 review

Blade Guards

45,00 SEK

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

443,00 SEK

4.9/5.0 · 13 reviews

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

227,00 SEK

4.8/5.0 · 5 reviews

Fish Bone Tweezer Large

91,00 SEK

Fish Bone Tweezer Small

91,00 SEK

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 1 465,00 SEK

Tokushu Knife Tsuchime SLD 165mm Nakiri

From 1 465,00 SEK

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 1 079,00 SEK

4.7/5.0 · 15 reviews

Drumstick Style Chef's Bag by The Hidemaster

2 100,00 SEK

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 1 124,00 SEK

5.0/5.0 · 5 reviews

Hatsukokoro AUS6 Kitchen Shears angled view

Hatsukokoro Japanese Kitchen Shears Scissors

738,00 SEK

5.0/5.0 · 2 reviews

Nigara SG-STRIX Kurouchi Damascus Gyuto 210mm

From 4 483,00 SEK

Yoshikazu Tanaka Aogami Super Kasumi Gyuto 255mm

From 7 207,00 SEK

5.0/5.0 · 2 reviews

Higonokami Carbon Steel Japanese Friction Folder

284,00 SEK

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 2 486,00 SEK

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 2 713,00 SEK

Hatsukokoro Kaijin Blue #2 Gyuto 210mm

1 805,00 SEK

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 4 483,00 SEK

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

Hatsukokoro Ryuhyo SG2 Black Damascus Bunka 180mm

2 486,00 SEK

5.0/5.0 · 1 review

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

1 351,00 SEK

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

1 918,00 SEK

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Imai AS Kurouchi USA Gyuto 220mm with Sanjo Walnut Handle

3 053,00 SEK

BENRINER Classic Japanese Mandolin

625,00 SEK

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

1 533,00 SEK

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 3 621,00 SEK

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

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

1 475,00 SEK

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 4 198,00 SEK

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 4 767,00 SEK

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 2 826,00 SEK

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

Nigara SG-STRIX Damascus Bunka 170mm

From 4 188,00 SEK

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

2 315,00 SEK

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

4 483,00 SEK

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

1 362,00 SEK

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

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

1 465,00 SEK

5.0/5.0 · 1 review

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

1 124,00 SEK

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 1 691,00 SEK

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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

4 302,00 SEK

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

Tokushu Knife Stainless Clad White #2 Tsuchime Petty 80mm

1 351,00 SEK

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

Tokushu Knife Stainless Clad AS Migaki Petty 80mm

1 465,00 SEK

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

2 667,00 SEK

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Reverse side of Makoto Kurosaki Samidorizuki 165mm santoku with stainless-clad blade

Makoto Kurosaki Samidorizuki SG-STRIX Santoku 165mm

3 961,00 SEK

Reverse side of Yoshimi Kato V-Tsuchime SG2 240mm K-tip gyuto

Yoshimi Kato SG2 V-Tsuchime Kiritsuke Gyuto 240mm – Ebony Handle

4 869,00 SEK

Yoshimi Kato Hyo SG2 Ko-Bunka 130mm – Ebony & White TruStone Handle

3 961,00 SEK

Yu Kurosaki Kokusen Aogami Super Bunka 170mm – Ebony & Buffalo Horn Handle

3 008,00 SEK