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In the culinary world, precision is an essential quality for creating exceptional dishes. That's why chefs the world over seek out the best tools to hone their skills. Among the many varieties of knives available, Japanese chef's knives stand out for their artistry, history and unrivalled performance. Among these knives, the Kiritsuke and Gyuto are two jewels of Japanese craftsmanship that deserve special attention. The Chuka-bocho, on the other hand, has its roots in Chinese cuisine and tradition, and is also a chef's knife prized by many culinary professionals.
Chef Knife
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Original price $535.00 - Original price $535.00Original price$535.00$535.00 - $535.00Current price $535.00Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Kurouchi Gyuto 210mm Birch Wood
Low stockThe Japanese word Gyuto (牛刀) literally translates to beef sword. The gyuto is the equivalent of the Western chef's knife, and is designed to c...
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Original price $590.00 - Original price $590.00Original price$590.00$590.00 - $590.00Current price $590.00Hitohira Kikuchiyo Ren Ginsan Gyuto 240mm Ebony
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Original price $270.00 - Original price $270.00Original price$270.00$270.00 - $270.00Current price $270.00Hitohira TD Aogami #2 Stainless Clad Kurouchi Gyuto 240mm Walnut
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Original price $295.00 - Original price $295.00Original price$295.00$295.00 - $295.00Current price $295.00Hitohira TD SLD Migaki Gyuto 240mm Walnut
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Original price $450.00 - Original price $450.00Original price$450.00$450.00 - $450.00Current price $450.00Hitohira Echizen OD Shirogami #2 Kurouchi Kiritsuke Gyuto 210mm
Low stockKiritsuke Gyuto is a cross between traditional kiritsuke and gyuto. The profile of the cutting edge is generally straighter and the tip is cut, sim...
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Original price $380.00 - Original price $380.00Original price$380.00$380.00 - $380.00Current price $380.00Hitohira Tanaka Ren Shirogami #2 Gyuto 240mm Ho
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Original price $560.00 - Original price $560.00Original price$560.00$560.00 - $560.00Current price $560.00Yoshikane Shirogami #2 Nashiji Kiristuke Gyuto 210mm Birch Wood
Low stockKiritsuke Gyuto is a cross between traditional kiritsuke and gyuto. The profile of the cutting edge is generally straighter and the tip is cut, sim...
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Original price $250.00 - Original price $250.00Original price$250.00$250.00 - $250.00Current price $250.00Hitohira T10 Tsuchime Gyuto 180mm Pakka
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Original price $220.00 - Original price $220.00Original price$220.00$220.00 - $220.00Current price $220.00Hitohira KH Semi Stainless Gyuto 210mm Pakka
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Original price $470.00 - Original price $470.00Original price$470.00$470.00 - $470.00Current price $470.00Hitohira Kikuchiyo Ren Silver #3 Gyuto 210mm Ho Wood Handle
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Original price $605.00 - Original price $605.00Original price$605.00$605.00 - $605.00Current price $605.00Hitohira Togashi Aogami #2 Kurouchi Gyuto 240mm
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Original price $275.00 - Original price $275.00Original price$275.00$275.00 - $275.00Current price $275.00Hitohira T10 Migaki Gyuto 210mm Pakka
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Original price $650.00 - Original price $650.00Original price$650.00$650.00 - $650.00Current price $650.00Hitohira Togashi Shirogami #1 Stainless Clad Gyuto 210mm Ziricote
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Original price $200.00 - Original price $200.00Original price$200.00$200.00 - $200.00Current price $200.00Hitohira Stainless Clad Chinese Cleaver 200mm Beech Wood
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Original price $370.00 - Original price $370.00Original price$370.00$370.00 - $370.00Current price $370.00Hitohira Kikuchiyo Ren Aogami #2 Gyuto 210mm Ho
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Original price $260.00 - Original price $260.00Original price$260.00$260.00 - $260.00Current price $260.00Hitohira TD SLD Tsuchime Gyuto 210mm Walnut
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Original price $505.00 - Original price $505.00Original price$505.00$505.00 - $505.00Current price $505.00Hitohira Togashi Shirogami #2 Kurouchi Kiritsuke Gyuto 210mm Tagayasan
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Original price $290.00 - Original price $290.00Original price$290.00$290.00 - $290.00Current price $290.00Hitohira TD SLD Tsuchime Gyuto 240mm Walnut
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Original price $520.00 - Original price $520.00Original price$520.00$520.00 - $520.00Current price $520.00Hitohira Togashi Shirogami #2 Kurouchi Gyuto 240mm Tagayasan
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Original price $470.00 - Original price $470.00Original price$470.00$470.00 - $470.00Current price $470.00Hitohira Togashi Shirogami #2 Kurouchi Gyuto 210mm Tagayasan
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Original price $350.00 - Original price $350.00Original price$350.00$350.00 - $350.00Current price $350.00Hitohira Kikuchiyo Ren Shirogami #2 Gyuto 240mm Ho Wood
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The Kiritsuke
The Kiritsuke knife is a true masterpiece of versatility. With its long, slender blade, it embodies the perfect harmony between the traditional Japanese chef's knife and the slicing knife. The Kiritsuke features a sharp point for precise cuts, while the straight edge guarantees a clean cut. It is capable of handling a variety of kitchen tasks, from cutting vegetables to preparing meat and fish.
In addition to its versatility, the Kiritsuke is also appreciated for its aesthetic beauty. It is often given to professional chefs in Japanese restaurants as a symbol of prestige. You can find our selection of Kiritsuke here
The Gyuto
The Gyuto knife is the Japanese chef's knife par excellence. It features a thin, sharp blade and a tapered tip. The balance of the blade enables the Gyuto to adapt to a variety of kitchen tasks, from precise vegetable cutting to delicate cuts of meat. It is also excellent for finely chopping herbs and spices.
The Gyuto embodies the essence of the fusion between the traditions of Japanese cuisine and the needs of Western cooking. It is the knife of choice for many chefs preparing international dishes, as it can easily switch from Asian to Western cutting techniques, all with exceptional precision. You can find our Gyuto selection here
The Chuka-bocho: The master of Chinese cuisine
The Chuka-bocho knife, also known as the Chinese chef's knife, is a knife specially designed for Chinese cuisine. It features a broad, sturdy blade that can quickly chop, slice and cut a variety of ingredients. The Chuka-bocho is often used to prepare stir-fried dishes, minced vegetables and diced meats.
This knife features a blade that curves slightly towards the tip, allowing chefs to balance the blade when cutting, which is ideal for fast, continuous cuts. The Chuka-bocho is considered the main chef's knife in Chinese cuisine. You can find our selection of Chuka-Bocho here
