There is an astonishingly wide range of Japanese knife types, each with its own distinct traits and applications. They generally fall into the following two main categories: modern Japanese knives and traditional Japanese knives. Modern...

Modern Japanese Knives Knife types appearing after 1868 (Meiji Period) with western influences.   Gyuto Kiritsuke Gyuto Santoku Bunka Petty Sujihiki Honesuki Chuka Bocho Honekiri Pankiri Steak Knife Traditional Japanese Knives Knife types prior to...