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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