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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!

  • Shun Premier Grey 7 inch Santoku Knife

    Shun Premier Grey 7 inch Santoku Knife

    The Shun Premier Grey 7" Santoku is a beautiful, Asian-inspired chef's knife, which easily handles all the basic kitchen cutting tasks. Featuring Premier's razor-sharp blade with a hammered finish, it has a sophisticated new grey Pakkawood handle.

    $199.95
  • Miyabi Birchwood 5000MCD 4.5" Utility/Paring Knife

    Miyabi Birchwood 5000MCD 4.5" Utility/Paring 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...

    $199.95
  • Shun Premier 9 1/2 inch Slicing Knife

    Shun Premier 9 1/2 inch Slicing Knife

    This is a gorgeous new Shun Premier 9 1/2 inch Slicing Knife for slicing your favorite meats. This Premier paring knife from Shun is comfortable and attractive thanks to their new PakkaWood handles in a walnut finish. The handle has a new shape that fits...

    $199.95
  • Shun Premier 8 inch Chef's Knife

    Shun Premier 8 inch Chef's Knife

    The new Shun Premier 8 inch chef's knife makes it easy to quickly chop a lot of greens and other vegetables with its long blade. The hand-hammered blade looks great and helps keep food from sticking. It's especially helpful when you're quickly chopping...

    $199.95
  • Miyabi Kaizen 5000DP 9 1/2 inch Chef's Knife

    Miyabi Kaizen 5000DP 9 1/2 inch Chef's Knife

    The Zwilling Miyabi Kaizen 9.5 inch chef's knife is a beautiful, large chef's knife for big jobs like chopping large vegetables or bunches of greens. Slicing and cutting is easier with the Miyabi Kaizen chef's knife because the blade is hand-honed to...

    $199.95
  • Wusthof Classic 2 Piece Asian Knife Set

    Wusthof Classic 2 Piece Asian Knife Set

    This Wusthof Classic 2 piece Asian Knife 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...

    $195.00
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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...

    Was: $259.95
    Now: $192.95
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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,...

    Was: $239.95
    Now: $191.95
  • Miyabi Birchwood 5000MCD 3.5 inch Paring Knife

    Miyabi Birchwood 5000MCD 3.5 inch Paring 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...

    $189.95
  • Shun Premier 7 inch Asian Chef's Knife

    Shun Premier 7 inch Asian Chef's Knife

    The Shun Premier 7 inch Asian Chef's Knife is also known as a gyuto, the equivalent of a chef's knife in Japan. It has a narrower blade profile than the traditional Western chef's knife and is lighter and more nimble. This knife is sure to become a go-to...

    $189.95
  • Shun Premier Grey 5.5 inch Nakiri

    Shun Premier Grey 5.5 inch Nakiri

    “Nakiri” is Japanese for “vegetable knife”.  The Shun Premier Grey Nakiri, with its interesting blade shape, is THE knife for slicing and dicing almost every fruit and vegetable - from apples to zucchini.  Having a...

    $184.95
  • Shun Premier 5 1/2 inch Nakiri

    Shun Premier 5 1/2 inch Nakiri

    The Shun Premier 5 1/2 inch nakiri knife has a short, straight edge made for quickly chopping vegetables. The edge stays sharp for longer than other knives because it's made from Shun's VG-MAX "super steel." The blade is protected from damage by 34...

    $184.95
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    Global 40th Anniversary 3 Piece Knife Set

    Global 40th Anniversary 3 Piece Knife Set

    This curated set features Global’s 40th Anniversary editions of three kitchen must-have knives - 6” Kiritsuke Utility Knife, 7” Asian Chef’s Knife, and a 4” Paring Knife.  You will have knives to tackle a variety of...

    Was: $284.95
    Now: $179.95
  • Miyabi Kaizen II 7” Santoku

    Miyabi Kaizen II 7” Santoku

    Santoku is defined as three virtues and this knife is so named since it can be used for meat, fish and vegetables.  This all-purpose Asian style knife has a relative straight edge from heel to tip, supporting the Japanese push cut.  The...

    $179.95
  • Global 10 inch Chef's Knife

    Global 10 inch Chef's Knife

    This Global 10 inch chef's knife features a traditional chef knife blade, with a drop-point and long belly for production work. With the Global cutting edge and balance, this knife deserves a place in every kitchen.

    $179.95
  • Miyabi Kaizen 5000DP 9 1/2 inch Bread Knife

    Miyabi Kaizen 5000DP 9 1/2 inch Bread Knife

    This Zwilling Miyabi Kaizen 9.5 inch bread knife is a beautiful knife made for slicing fresh loaves of bread. The sharp, serrated edge lets you make perfect slices of any type of bread from thick, multi-grain loaves to crunchy baguettes. This Miyabi...

    $179.95
  • Miyabi Kaizen 5000DP 7 inch Santoku - Hollow Edge

    Miyabi Kaizen 5000DP 7 inch Santoku - Hollow Edge

    Made in Japan, the Zwilling Miyabi Kaizen 7 inch hollow-ground santoku knife has the super-sharp, hand-honed edge for which Japanese knives are known. This sharpness helps you chop through any vegetables or cut boneless meats with almost no effort. The...

    $179.95
  • Shun Premier 6 inch Chef's Knife

    Shun Premier 6 inch Chef's Knife

    The Shun Premier 6 inch chef's knife is an attractive medium-sized knife for chopping vegetables and cutting meat. It's incredibly sharp and the hand-hammered finish on the blade helps food come off of the knife easily, similar to a hollow edge. This...

    $179.95
  • Miyabi Kaizen 5000DP 9 1/2 inch Slicer

    Miyabi Kaizen 5000DP 9 1/2 inch Slicer

    You can slice your delicious beef or pork roasts with this incredible Zwilling Miyabi Kaizen 9.5 inch slicer. The long, sharp blade has a hand-honed edge that will glide through any meat easily and allow you to make perfect slices for serving. This...

    $179.95
  • Miyabi Koh 9 1/2 inch Chef's Knife

    Miyabi Koh 9 1/2 inch Chef's Knife

    Beautifully polished to a mirror finish, the ice-hardened blade of the Miyabi Koh 9½ inch Chef's Knife is extremely durable and corrosion resistant. Made from revolutionary fine carbide FC61 steel, this knife offers the signature sharpness for...

    $169.95
  • Shun Premier 6 inch Boning Fillet Knife

    Shun Premier 6 inch Boning Fillet Knife

    This beautiful Shun Premier 6 inch boning fillet knife has a lifetime guarantee from Shun against defects in construction with normal use and proper care.Beautiful and comfortable PakkaWood handle in walnutHas an edge that stays razor-sharp for longer...

    $169.95
  • Shun Premier 6 inch Ultimate Utility Knife

    Shun Premier 6 inch Ultimate Utility Knife

    The Shun Premier U-2 ultimate utility knife is great for many different uses. It is a combination of a spatula and a serrated utility knife. It's great for slicing sandwiches, salami, sausage, tomatoes, and even for spreading butter or mayonnaise. It...

    $169.95
  • Shun Classic 6 1/2 inch Nakiri Knife

    Shun Classic 6 1/2 inch Nakiri Knife

    The Shun Classic 6.5 inch Nakiri knife is an especially sharp, beautiful knife made specifically for chopping vegetables. Carrot and cucumber slices won't stick to the blade of this nakiri knife. The layered, Damascus-like finish on the blade reduces...

    $169.95
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    Global 4 Piece Hot Drop Forged Steak Knife Set

    Global 4 Piece Hot Drop Forged Steak Knife Set

    Eating steak is serious business that requires serious tools. This Global hot drop forged 4 piece steak knife set boast CROMOVA 18 stainless steel blades that are sharp enough to keep your steak's juices locked in.

    Was: $219.95
    Now: $169.95
  • Miyabi Kaizen 5000DP 6 inch Chef's Knife

    Miyabi Kaizen 5000DP 6 inch Chef's Knife

    The Zwilling Miyabi Kaizen 6 inch chef's knife has a sharp Japanese-style edge that makes chopping and slicing easy. The blade stays sharp for longer thanks to the hard VG10 steel core. It also has a great-looking Damascus pattern on the blade because...

    $169.95
  • Shun Classic 8 inch Offset Bread Knife

    Shun Classic 8 inch Offset Bread Knife

    The Shun 8 inch offset bread knife has a blade that is not centered. This blade of this easy to use knife from Shun is approximately an inch off the center of the handle. This offset blade enables you to slice all the way down to the cutting board...

    $164.95
  • Miyabi Evolution 9 inch Bread Knife

    Miyabi Evolution 9 inch Bread Knife

    Beautifully polished to a mirror finish, the ice-hardened blade of the Miyabi Evolution 9 ½ inch Slicing Knife has a super-sharp serrated edge that's ideal for slicing the most delicious loaves of crusty bread. Made from revolutionary fine...

    $159.95
  • Miyabi Evolution 9 1/2 inch Slicing Knife

    Miyabi Evolution 9 1/2 inch Slicing Knife

    Beautifully polished to a mirror finish, the ice-hardened blade of the Miyabi Evolution 9 ½ inch Slicing Knife is extremely durable and corrosion resistant. This slicing knife delivers smooth, even cuts every time, whether you're carving up a...

    $159.95
  • Miyabi Evolution 7 inch Rocking Santoku

    Miyabi Evolution 7 inch Rocking Santoku

    Beautifully polished to a mirror finish, the ice-hardened blade of the Miyabi Evolution 7 inch Rocking Santoku is extremely durable and corrosion resistant. The unique shape of this Santoku blade makes it easy to use a rocking cut for quicker, more...

    $159.95
  • Miyabi Evolution 7 inch Santoku Knife

    Miyabi Evolution 7 inch Santoku Knife

    Beautifully polished to a mirror finish, the ice-hardened blade of the Miyabi Evolution 7 inch Santoku is extremely durable and corrosion resistant. Perfect for mincing, chopping and slicing fruits and vegetables, and much more. Made from revolutionary...

    $159.95
  • Miyabi Evolution 6 1/2 inch Nakiri Knife

    Miyabi Evolution 6 1/2 inch Nakiri Knife

    Beautifully polished to a mirror finish, the ice-hardened blade of the Miyabi Evolution 6 ½ inch Nakiri Knife is extremely durable and corrosion resistant. Designed specifically for mincing, chopping and slicing fruits and vegetables, and much...

    $159.95
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    Shun Premier 7 inch Santoku Knife

    Shun Premier 7 inch Santoku Knife

    This new Shun Premier 7 inch santoku knife is perfect for chopping vegetables and boneless meats, similar to a chef's knife. The watery appearance of the blade is a result of the hand-hammered finish, which helps to prevent food from sticking. The blade...

    Was: $199.95
    Now: $159.95
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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...

    Was: $199.99
    Now: $159.95
  • Miyabi Koh 9 1/2 inch Slicing Knife

    Miyabi Koh 9 1/2 inch Slicing Knife

    Beautifully polished to a mirror finish, the ice-hardened blade of the Miyabi Koh 9½ inch Slicing Knife is extremely durable and corrosion resistant. Made from revolutionary fine carbide FC61 steel, this knife offers the signature sharpness for...

    $159.95
  • Miyabi Koh 9 inch Bread Knife

    Miyabi Koh 9 inch Bread Knife

    Beautifully polished to a mirror finish, the ice-hardened blade of the Miyabi Koh 9 inch Bread Knife is extremely durable and corrosion resistant. Made from revolutionary fine carbide FC61 steel, this knife offers the signature sharpness for which...

    $159.95
  • Kramer by Zwilling Meiji 4 inch Paring Knife

    Kramer by Zwilling Meiji 4 inch Paring Knife

    The Kramer by Zwilling Meiji 4 inch Paring Knife is a 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 the...

    $159.95