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9 stores* Image from Bernal Cutlery
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from$312
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Guides
Before you buy
ShapesGyuto vs Santoku: Which Japanese Knife Should You Buy?
A gyuto is the longer all-purpose chef's knife; a santoku is the shorter, compact one. How to choose by board size, reach and how you cut.
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SteelCarbon Steel vs Stainless Steel Japanese Knives
Carbon steel takes a keen edge and sharpens easily but rusts; stainless resists rust and needs less care. How to choose, and what clad and semi-stainless mean.
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Getting startedChoosing Your First Japanese Knife, and Looking After It
A beginner's guide: which shape, steel and handle to start with, what to spend, and the care habits that keep a thin, hard edge from chipping or rusting.
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