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Japanese Knives

Japanese Kitchen Knives

Often MetroKitchen customer service experts are asked, “What type of knife should I buy? A Japanese knife or a German knife?” It depends on the types of foods you most often cook. We recommend Japanese knives when you cook many veggies, lots of chicken and fish or if you make sushi. Japanese knives have a more narrow angle, approximately 15 degrees as compared to most German knives at 20 to 25 degrees. As a result of this angle, a Japanese knife is a bit sharper but requires more frequent sharpening. These brands are manufactured in Japan and feature Western and Japanese styles of knives.

 

Razor sharp and exceptionally light, Global knives are unique in the world of fine cutlery.

Stunningly beautiful, Shun knives features the look and benefits of Damascus steel, an ergonomic handle, and an exceptionally sharp edge.

Miyabi knives are a revolutionary cooking tool because of their long-lasting sharpness, smooth cutting ability, rust resistance and handling ease.

These Japanese knives are versatile for western cooking to sushi!
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  • Shun Dual Core 7 inch Santoku Knife

    Shun Dual Core 7 inch Santoku Knife

    Shun Dual Core 7 inch Santoku Knife is a general purpose knife, designed for all basic kitchen cutting tasks: slicing, cheese & charcuterie, vegetables and fruit. Its blade shape is slightly shorter than a standard chef's knife, and it is light,...

    $329.95
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  • Miyabi Birchwood 5000MCD 9 inch Slicing Knife

    Miyabi Birchwood 5000MCD 9 inch Slicing Knife

    Top-of-the-line MIYABI Birchwood is a work of culinary art. Both blade and handle are crafted from the most precious materials, which shape their striking appearance. More than meets the eye, the potent core of SG2 micro-carbide powder steel is protected...

    $329.95
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  • Miyabi Birchwood 5000MCD 9 inch Bread Knife

    Miyabi Birchwood 5000MCD 9 inch Bread Knife

    Top-of-the-line MIYABI Birchwood is a work of culinary art. Both blade and handle are crafted from the most precious materials, which shape their striking appearance. More than meets the eye, the potent core of SG2 micro-carbide powder steel is protected...

    $329.95
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  • Shun Kanso 5 Piece Knife Block Set

    Shun Kanso 5 Piece Knife Block Set

    Kanso is a design principle based on Zen philosophy, meaning “simplicity”, with simplicity being achieved by concentrating on what is most essential.  In this cutlery line, it means high-performance steel, a razor-sharp edge, perfect...

    $329.95
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  • Shun Dual Core 8 inch Kiritsuke Knife

    Shun Dual Core 8 inch Kiritsuke Knife

    Shun Dual Core 8 inch Kiritsuke Knife is the Japanese master chefs knife. This incredibly sharp and light weight knife is crafted to handle most any kitchen cutting job. It's the first knife we reach for when making dinner or preparing for a party.The...

    $329.95
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  • Shun Premier 2 Piece Carving Knife Set

    Shun Premier 2 Piece Carving Knife Set

    The Shun Premier 2 piece carving knife set is perfect for holidays and other special occasions. With this beautiful Premier carving set from Shun, you can easily carve roasts, turkeys, and other foods thanks to the slicer's super-sharp edge. This Shun...

    $329.95
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  • Shun Kanso 4 Piece Steak Knife Set

    Shun Kanso 4 Piece Steak Knife Set

    The Shun Kanso 4 Piece Steak Knife Set has a super sharp edges. The Kanso blade looks quite different than other knife blades because of its metallurgy. The high-carbon, vanadium stainless steel in these blades provides a razor sharp edges. The...

    $324.95
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  • Miyabi Birchwood 5000MCD 6.5 inch Nakiri

    Miyabi Birchwood 5000MCD 6.5 inch Nakiri

    Top-of-the-line MIYABI Birchwood is a work of culinary art. Both blade and handle are crafted from the most precious materials, which shape their striking appearance. More than meets the eye, the potent core of SG2 micro-carbide powder steel is protected...

    $319.95
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  • Kramer by Zwilling Meiji 7 inch Santoku

    Kramer by Zwilling Meiji 7 inch Santoku

    The Kramer by Zwilling Meiji 7 inch Santoku is a result of the collaboration between Zwilling J.A. Henckels and Bob Kramer, the first Master Bladesmith to specialize in kitchen cutlery. Made from revolutionary fine carbide FC61 steel, this knife offers...

    $319.95
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  • Miyabi Black 5000MCD67 5 1/2 inch Santoku Knife

    Miyabi Black 5000MCD67 5 1/2 inch Santoku Knife

    Designed for mincing, chopping and slicing fruits and vegetables, the Miyabi Black 5.5 inch Santoku knife also handles heavy-duty cutting, while remaining nimble enough for precision cuts. Easy to hold with its "D"-shaped handle, combined with exquisite...

    $309.95
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    Miyabi Birchwood 5000MCD 8" Chef's Knife

    Miyabi Birchwood 5000MCD 8" Chef's Knife

    Top-of-the-line MIYABI Birchwood is a work of culinary art. Both blade and handle are crafted from the most precious materials, which shape their striking appearance. More than meets the eye, the potent core of SG2 micro-carbide powder steel is protected...

    Was: $349.95
    Now: $299.95
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  • Miyabi Birchwood 5000MCD 6" Chef's Knife

    Miyabi Birchwood 5000MCD 6" Chef's Knife

    Top-of-the-line MIYABI Birchwood is a work of culinary art. Both blade and handle are crafted from the most precious materials, which shape their striking appearance. More than meets the eye, the potent core of SG2 micro-carbide powder steel is protected...

    $289.95
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  • Miyabi Black 5000MCD67 5 1/4 inch Prep Knife

    Miyabi Black 5000MCD67 5 1/4 inch Prep Knife

    With a wider blade than the paring knife, for better knuckle clearance, the Miyabi Black 5.25 inch Prep knife is a great knife to reach for when incredible versatility is needed. Easy to hold with its "D"-shaped handle, combined with exquisite Japanese...

    $289.95
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  • Shun Classic 2-Piece Carving Set

    Shun Classic 2-Piece Carving Set

    Elegantly carve meat and poultry at the table with this beautiful Shun Classic set. The Shun Classic line features the proprietary VG-MAX cutting core and 68 layers of Damascus cladding for a strong, razor-sharp blade. The long blade of the 9 ''...

    $279.95
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  • Shun Kanso 3 Piece Starter Set

    Shun Kanso 3 Piece Starter Set

    This Kanso starter set has 3 vital pieces of cutlery every cook needs: 8” chef’s knife, 6” utility and a paring knife.  You will use the chef’s knife every time you cook (for dicing, chopping, mincing, and slicing), the...

    $269.95
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  • Kramer by Zwilling Meiji 6 inch Chef's Knife

    Kramer by Zwilling Meiji 6 inch Chef's Knife

    The Kramer by Zwilling Meiji 6 inch Chef's Knife is a result of the collaboration between Zwilling J.A. Henckels and Bob Kramer, the first Master Bladesmith to specialize in kitchen cutlery. Made from revolutionary fine carbide FC61 steel, this knife...

    $269.95
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  • Shun Classic 7 3/4 inch Chinese Cleaver

    Shun Classic 7 3/4 inch Chinese Cleaver

    Despite its size and shape, the Shun Classic Chinese cleaver is intended for vegetables. Asian chefs use this knife in the same manner as western chefs use a Chef's knife - for chopping large quantities of vegetables. With a short up-and-down chopping...

    $269.95
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    Shun Dual Core 6 1/2 inch Nakiri

    Shun Dual Core 6 1/2 inch Nakiri

    Nakiri is Japanese for "vegetable knife". The Shun Dual Core 6½ inch Nakiri Knife serves as a practical tool for professional and home chefs around the world. If you love vegetables for salad or stir fry, then the Dual Core Nakiri is a must have...

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  • Miyabi Birchwood 5000MCD 6" Utility Knife

    Miyabi Birchwood 5000MCD 6" Utility Knife

    Top-of-the-line MIYABI Birchwood is a work of culinary art. Both blade and handle are crafted from the most precious materials, which shape their striking appearance. More than meets the eye, the potent core of SG2 micro-carbide powder steel is protected...

    $259.95
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  • Shun Premier 3 Piece Build-a-Block Set

    Shun Premier 3 Piece Build-a-Block Set

    The Shun Premier 3 Piece Build-a-Block set provides key kitchen essentials; with room to grow your collection. Consisting of an 8 inch Chef's Knife, a honing steel, all in a 6 slot bamboo knife storage block. As with all knives in the Premier line, all...

    $259.95
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  • Shun Dual Core 6 inch Utility knife

    Shun Dual Core 6 inch Utility knife

    The Shun Dual Core 6 inch Utility knife is made for cutting jobs that are too big for a paring knife but don't need the heft of a chefs knife. For example, slicing a chicken breast or a small pork tenderloin. The Shun Dual Core series features a Damascus...

    $259.95
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    Kramer by Zwilling Meiji 8 inch Chef's Knife

    Kramer by Zwilling Meiji 8 inch Chef's Knife

    The Kramer by Zwilling Meiji 8 inch Chef's Knife is a result of the collaboration between Zwilling J.A. Henckels and Bob Kramer, the first Master Bladesmith to specialize in kitchen cutlery. Made from revolutionary fine carbide FC61 steel, this knife...

    Was: $319.95
    Now: $249.95
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  • KAI Professional 7 Piece Cutlery Set

    KAI Professional 7 Piece Cutlery Set

    This convenient set includes all you need for a good start in your kitchen: the chef's knife (for most slicing and dicing tasks), paring (for hulling berries, peeling ginger, etc), utility (trimming veggies etc), boning/fillet (trimming meats and fish),...

    $244.95
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  • Shun Classic 12 inch Hollow Edge Brisket Knife with Saya

    Shun Classic 12 inch Hollow Edge Brisket Knife with Saya

    Shun has added the Classic Brisket Knife to its offerings and it's the perfect tool for a barbecue or family feast. Its long 12" blade makes trimming and slicing larger cuts of meat so much easier. Whether you're serving a brisket, ham, turkey or roast,...

    $239.95
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  • Miyabi Birchwood 5000MCD 5.25 inch Prep Knife

    Miyabi Birchwood 5000MCD 5.25 inch Prep Knife

    Top-of-the-line MIYABI Birchwood is a work of culinary art. Both blade and handle are crafted from the most precious materials, which shape their striking appearance. More than meets the eye, the potent core of SG2 micro-carbide powder steel is protected...

    $229.95
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  • Miyabi Black 5000MCD67 3 1/2 inch Paring Knife

    Miyabi Black 5000MCD67 3 1/2 inch Paring Knife

    Whether you're mincing fine herbs, making precise decorative cuts or simply coring a few tomatoes, the Miyabi Black 3.5 inch paring knife is the right choice. Effortless to hold, the classic Japanese "D"-shape handle provides stress-free chopping,...

    $229.95
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  • Shun Premier 10 inch Chef's Knife

    Shun Premier 10 inch Chef's Knife

    This Shun Premier 10 inch chef's knife has a beautiful walnut-finished PakkaWood handle and hammered blade finish that you'll love. It's perfect for chopping lots of vegetables or boneless meats. This chef's knife from Shun also keeps its...

    $229.95
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  • Miyabi Birchwood 5000MCD 9 inch Sharpening Steel

    Miyabi Birchwood 5000MCD 9 inch Sharpening Steel

    Top-of-the-line MIYABI Birchwood is a work of culinary art. Both blade and handle are crafted from the most precious materials, which shape their striking appearance. More than meets the eye, the potent core of SG2 micro-carbide powder steel is protected...

    $219.95
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  • Shun Kanso 12 inch Hollow Edge Brisket Knife with Saya

    Shun Kanso 12 inch Hollow Edge Brisket Knife with Saya

    What could be better to have at your disposal, once you've spent hours cooking the perfect brisket, than this Shun Kanso Brisket Knife? It's ideal for slicing or trimming larger cuts of heat and the long, narrow blade makes it easy to slice meat in a...

    $219.95
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  • Wusthof Classic Ikon 2 Piece Mini Asian Set

    Wusthof Classic Ikon 2 Piece Mini Asian Set

    This Wusthof Classic Ikon 2 piece Mini Asian Set combines the smaller Santoku with the straight edge paring knife. This set from Wusthof is a perfect size for prepping small items, like mushrooms, garlic and fruit. These knives resist damage and are long...

    $215.00
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  • Shun Premier Grey 9.5 inch Bread Knife

    Shun Premier Grey 9.5 inch Bread Knife

    Whether you bake your own fresh loaf of bread or purchase it at the bakery, this beautiful Shun Premier Grey bread knife gives you perfect slices.  It features razor-sharp, wide, undulating serrations which gently glide through your bread, unlike...

    $209.95
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  • Shun Premier 8 inch Kiritsuke

    Shun Premier 8 inch Kiritsuke

    The Shun Premier 8 inch Kiritsuke knife is the Japanese Master Chefs knife. This long blade of this top quality Shun knif makes it easy to quickly chop a lot of greens and other vegetables. The hand-hammered blade looks great and helps keep food from...

    $209.95
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  • Shun Premier 9 inch Bread Knife

    Shun Premier 9 inch Bread Knife

    The Shun Premier 9 inch bread knife is likely the world's most awesome bread slicer. Not only does it look incredible with its walnut-finished PakkaWood handle and hand-hammered blade finish - it's also amazingly effective at slicing bread. With the Shun...

    $209.95
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  • Shun Classic 10 inch Chef's Knife

    Shun Classic 10 inch Chef's Knife

    The long blade of this Shun Classic 10 inch chef's knife works very well for even the toughest and largest cutting tasks. Professional chefs like the extra length, as it helps chop more food in less time. It's also lighter, flexible and easier to use...

    $199.99
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