Knife Types

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 1868 (Edo Period). Knives from this period are highly specilized. These knives are still being used by professional Japanese chefs today.

 

Yanagiba

Kiritsuke Yanagiba

Takohiki

Sakimaru Takohiki

Deba

Nakiri

Usuba

Unagisaki

Kawamuki

Sushikiri

Magurokiri

Menkiri/Sobakiri

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