Best Usuba & Nakiri Knives
The Ultimate Vegetable Knife: A Dalstrong culinary revolution combining outstanding and award-winning craftsmanship, cutting-edge breakthrough technology, awe-inspiring design, and the absolute best materials available. Unrivaled Performance: Ruthlessly sharp scalpel like edge is hand finished to a mirror polish at 8-12° per side using the traditional 3-step Honbazuke method. Dalstrong Power: This nakiri vegetable knife features an ultra sharp VG-10 Japanese super steel cutting core at 62+ Rockwell hardness: extraordinary performance and edge retention. Hand polished, the ergonomic handle shape is engineered for superior control, agility and comfort while the blade's spine is made smooth for a natural 'pinch grip'.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I cook for a living and wanted something new that wasn't the standard German company knives so I picked this up. This is truly a nice knife, seriously the edges of the handle are smoother than the big German companies. The professionals know that gfs or similar companies sell gigantic carrots some nearly 2.5 inches thick and those tend to be a pain for my older knives. I love that this blade is wider than most nikari's I've seen and it does a great job allowing you to scoop and transfer veggies off the board. Well I've only run it on the steel once and it came right back to being sharp enough to stop against the cutting board which is how I like my knives."
"Arguably for some tasks a usuba knife (single bevel) may be preferable. The weight of the blade make for needing very little power - the weight of the knife alone does half the job."
"It is heavier than the typical knife, but it’s not an issue at all for me and I’m a prep cook who uses it for hours a day."
"Very durable knife!"
"This knife is worth the money... just make sure you want your knife a little weighted."
"The company has amazing customer service for all questions."
"This is my first experience with a professional grade knife."
"4 stars only because the sheth pin string came loose 1st day."
Size: 7". No-stick Granton edge makes a cut that forms air pockets, allowing food to release easier from the blade.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Got this for my husband and he loves it, as well as my parents when they come over and cook."
"My wife is a good cook and understands the value of good sharp knifes for food preparation."
"The only negative comment I can give is that the blades are a little nicked up out of the box."
"I use These knives and Dalstrong and nothing else!!"
"My favorite knife for cutting veggies and fruits... its like putting a hot knife through butter, multiple times a day every day."
"I'm a big fan of cooking shows, and after seeing a couple of my fave chefs use this, I decided to get one for myself."
"I love the knife but wish only they'd made it in the Ikon line as the handle is not quite as comfortable but the blade is perfect for so many things besides just vegetables."
"I'm very picky about my tools."
Produced in the widest variety of specialized styles, the Classic line features both traditional European blade shapes and innovative cutting-edge designs. While the wood grain pattern enhances the knife's beauty, it also adds durability and stain resistance, and reduces friction when cutting. Damascus styling adds to the beauty of the knife while the microscopic air pockets created by the cladding process reduces friction during slicing. These layers not only protect the VG-10, they create an exquisitely detailed surface reminiscent of Damascus or pattern-forged steel, the kind once used for Samurai swords. The 6-1/2-inch blade of this Nakiri knife works great for slicing and dicing, and like many Asian-style knives, its handle is especially suited to smaller users. In contrast to the traditional round profile, however, Shun handles are D-shaped to prevent the knife from twisting in the hand, which provides extra stability and a firm grip. The handle is made from ebony-colored PakkaWood, a fused blend of hardwood veneers imbued with waterproof resin that combines the warmth and traditional look and feel of wood with the strength and durability of plastic. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Makes me feel like a real chef!"
"Bought this knife as a gift for my boyfriend."
"I finally took the jump and bought a real knife for my wife."
"This is my 4th Shun knife, and I can't say enough good things about them."
"i didn't feel a thing and was breathing a sigh of relief until a few seconds later the telltale line of red appeared across the top of my toe, and of course, i always wear flipflops... i met a really great brand new ER doctor who gave me 3 beautiful stitches."
"All Shun knives are amazing, but this one is the day to day go-to for pretty much all vegetable and fruit chopping."
Best Sashimi Knives
1.4116 high carbon Stainless Steel that is full tang running one piece from blade tip to blade handle, superior strength, zero bacteria build up backed by our lifetime warranty program. LIFETIME WARRANTY PROGRAM- Designed in Germany with LIFETIME WARRANTY we standby our products!
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I'm glad I choose this finely made knives set."
"This kitchen knife’s quality is really good, useful for everyone who work at the kitchen."
"These are very sharp knives and I feel like a professional chef when I use them."
"Like this set of tools, a total of 5 models of knives, you can cut meat and vegetables, wood knife holder medium in size, suitable for my kitchen."
"I do wish they came with steak knives, but the Chef's nice are nice."
"This is my first time to order kitchen knife online."
"There are 6 pieces and just the right amount of knifes."
"it worth to buy a set of knives!"
Best Deba Knives
The Kutt stainless steel Chef Knife is a professional-quality knife that belongs in the kitchen of any chef. Ultra-sharp blades allow this kitchen knife to offer uniform slicing whether you’re cutting breads, vegetables, fish fillets or meat. Offering great balance, light body and a pakka wood handle, these kitchen knives feel just right.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This is surprisingly very good quality."
"I was amazed at how easily I could cut a pumpkin after struggling for years to cut it with simple knives."
"He cut raw bacon, chicken and veggies right away to make a homemade chicken corn chowder."
"I love this knife, I compared it to the ones I bought at TJ maxx, and I can see a difference on feel ,weight, texture and performance.. it's not the so high end but it does the same work."
"Nice price for such a quality piece of workmanship."
"The odor removing stone works good for getting the stinky onion smell off your hands."
"It’s great for chopping vegetables and for cutting meat."
"Wow this is an amazing knife and for a great price!"
Best Santoku Knives
Size: 7". Blade, bolster, tang forged from single piece of high-carbon stainless steel.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Always wash and dry (or hang dry- if you have on of those fancy metal magnetic strips for storing knives) immediately after your cooking as the metal can and does get brown (I'm assuming rust) spots on it easily if left whet overnight / for several hours. Well worth the price as it halves your chopping/slicing/prep work in half time (once you master the basic knife techniques- searchable on many cooking sites/ you tube videos), personally, it's been a lifesaver for dicing onions, mincing garlic/herbs, and chopping veggies for soups and sides."
"I use These knives and Dalstrong and nothing else!!"
"Razor sharp, good handle feel, and I like the 8" blade compared to the 6" blade I've been using."
"I wish I was rich and could afford a whole set of these knives."
"Granted this is not a Chef's Knife but a Santoku Knife, it does any job you put in front of it!"
"Just like the other Wusthofs a good knife."
"This was a gift for my daughter."
"Purchase this knife on Amazon exactly one year ago for $50."
Best Gyutou Knives
The Imarku 10-Inch Chef’s Knife integrates a sharp, rust-resistant, ergonomic German stainless steel blade with pakkawood handle and has been designed for both at-home cooks as well as culinary professionals, including restaurant kitchen chefs, food caterers, and meat and vegetable market workers. Blade Material: German Stainless Steel (material #1.4116, martensitic, containing 0.45-0.55% carbon, 14-15% chromium, 0.5-0.8% molybdenum and 0.1-0.2% vanadium, with molybdenum alloying to increase pitting resistance). Thickness: 2.3mm. Rockwell Hardness Scale (HRC): 53±1. Handle Material: Pakkawood. Total Knife Length: 15 inches. Blade Length: 10 inches. 1 x 10-inch Chef’s Knife. 1 x Gift Box. Easy maintenance - The smooth blade steel has mirror polishing allowing for easy cleaning and excellent retention of sharpness for sustained use.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"These knifes have a decent balance, great sharpness, and a really light weight, and I will update in 4-6 months as to how well it holds sharpness."
"For the price, this is an incredibly nice knife."
"so i bought a chef's knife and it didn't let me down."
"A little bit extra length makes it much better than other regular knife when cutting big size fruits such as watermelon or honeydew."
"This has become my favorite knife, great news for someone who loves to cook."
"No problem chopping a whole chicken or slicing raw/cooked beef."
"Good quality."
"It's very sharp to cut different kinds of fruits."
Best Chinese Vegetable Knives
Imarku Professional 8 Inch Chef's Knife for all of your seasons The Imarku 8-inch knife is designed for professionals who include chefs, culinary experts, food caterers as well as an ordinary person.It is a multipurpose knife that is ideal for various tasks which include cutting, chopping, dicing and slicing vegetables, fruits, fish, meat and other products. -Versatile and Classy: Being a multi-functional knife, the Imarku 8-inch chef's knife is suitable for most cutting applications in the kitchen. Multi-functional knife-It is classified and designed to be multipurpose knife for professional applications .It cuts,dices,slices,chops and also cuts meat off bones. Ultra-sharp edge- Sharpness is key to achieving the best cuts and this is evident in the knife's blade which is quite sharp and will remain this way even after tough tasks such as cutting tough meat or removing flesh from bones.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I have purchased several sets over the years and can count on two hands how many times I have used my chef knife because I find it cumbersome to use, too big and the blades not being good on them."
"After about 1 month of ownership, the wooden mock up "pakka" wood already has a crack running from the base cap to the hilt."
"Nice heavy Chef's knife for everyday kitchen use."
"The chef knife is pretty nice with sharp blade."
"This knife is sharp and well made."
"Sharp, light weight, handle is very comfortable."
"This knife is amazing!"
"I am a home cook and have bought quite a few knives over the last couple of years."
Best Chinese Chefs Knives & Cleavers
This double-beveled knife is ideal for slicing and chopping fruits and vegetables. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"It does a really nice job slicing veggies including ripe tomatoes into nice thin slices."
"Best knife I have ever owned."
"It has become the go to knife in the kitchen."
"so nice to use."
"Cuts tomatoes like a breeze."
"I have lots of top-shelf knives, but this is is the best!"
"I never found the time to sit down and polish my knife, so a couple weeks goes by and I go to use the knife and there is actually a spot on the blade- at the very edge, at it's thinnest point, that has literally rusted through. I must say the first time I used the knife it was awesome, but wtf is the point if I have to spend just as much time or even more babying the blade?"