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.