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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!

  • 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
  • Shun Premier 6 1/2 inch Utility Knife

    Shun Premier 6 1/2 inch Utility Knife

    The Shun Premier 6 1/2 inch utility knife is beautiful and convenient for quick slicing and cutting. The size of this knife makes it suitable for almost any task, from cutting meat to slicing a few vegetables. This Shun Premier utility knife also has the...

    $159.95
  • Shun Classic 6 inch Boning/Fillet Knife

    Shun Classic 6 inch Boning/Fillet Knife

    This Shun Classic 6 inch boning / fillet knife has a sharp, curved blade for making perfect fillets of chicken or fish. This extremely sharp boning/fillet knife from Shun has excellent edge life because the core is made from super-hard VG10 steel. For...

    $159.95
  • Global Sai 2 1/2 inch Peeling Knife

    Global Sai 2 1/2 inch Peeling Knife

    The Global Sai 2.5 inch peeling knife is specially-designed for peeling fruits and vegetables with ease. The curved blade edge wraps around round fruits and vegetables and it's razor sharp for easy peeling. The edge is made from long-lasting Cromova 18...

    $159.95
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    Miyabi Kaizen 5000DP 8 inch Chef's Knife

    Miyabi Kaizen 5000DP 8 inch Chef's Knife

    With its medium-to-large size, the Zwilling Miyabi Kaizen 8 inch chef's knife is good for big or small tasks such as chopping lots of veggies or slicing a fillet. This Kaizen series chef's knife from Miyabi looks amazing because it has a Damascus finish...

    Was: $184.95
    Now: $159.95
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    Shun Classic 3 Piece Build-a-Block Set

    Shun Classic 3 Piece Build-a-Block Set

    The Shun Classic 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. The Shun Classic line features beautiful...

    Was: $229.95
    Now: $158.95
  • Miyabi Koh 7 inch Santoku

    Miyabi Koh 7 inch Santoku

    Beautifully polished to a mirror finish, the ice-hardened blade of the Miyabi Koh 7 inch Santoku is extremely durable and corrosion resistant. Made from revolutionary fine carbide FC61 steel, this knife offers the signature sharpness for which Japanese...

    $154.95
  • Shun Classic U-2 6 inch Ultimate Utility Knife

    Shun Classic U-2 6 inch Ultimate Utility Knife

    The Shun Classic U-2 ultimate utility knife is a practical, all purpose knife. It is a combination of a serrated utility knife and a spatula. With this Shun utility knife you can get mayonnaise from the bottom of a jar, spread it on your gourmet bread,...

    $154.95
  • Miyabi Koh 6 1/2 inch Nakiri

    Miyabi Koh 6 1/2 inch Nakiri

    Beautifully polished to a mirror finish, the ice-hardened blade of the Miyabi Koh 6½ inch Nakiri is extremely durable and corrosion resistant. Made from revolutionary fine carbide FC61 steel, this knife offers the signature sharpness for which...

    $154.95
  • Global 7 inch Vegetable Knife

    Global 7 inch Vegetable Knife

    This Global 7 inch vegetable knife has a wide and spacious blade that helps when you're chopping large bundles of food. The comfortable handle makes this knife easier to use and grip because of its slip-proof indentations.

    $149.95
  • Global 8 inch Chef's Knife

    Global 8 inch Chef's Knife

    This Global 8 inch chef's knife has a comfortable handle that takes the discomfort out of heavy-production chopping of vegetables. The blade keeps its sharp edge because it's made from Global's CROMOVA 18 stainless steel. This also keeps this Global...

    $149.95
  • Shun Premier 4 inch Paring Knife

    Shun Premier 4 inch Paring Knife

    This gorgeous new Shun Premier 4 inch paring knife is great for peeling, coring, and garnishing. The 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...

    $149.95
  • Global 7 inch Asian Chef's Knife

    Global 7 inch Asian Chef's Knife

    This Global 7 inch Asian chef's knife is an all-purpose knife based upon a traditional Japanese shape. This knife is ideal for most tasks in the kitchen and is one knife you should not be without.

    $149.95
  • Shun Premier Grey 6.5 inch Utility Knife

    Shun Premier Grey 6.5 inch Utility Knife

    A must-have kitchen knife, this 6.5” blade is between a chef’s knife and a paring knife in size.  The Shun Premier Grey utility knife is ideal for all in-between-sized tasks such as trimming vegetables to slicing sausages.  With...

    $144.95
  • Shun Kanso 7 inch Santoku - Hollow Edge

    Shun Kanso 7 inch Santoku - Hollow Edge

    The Shun Kanso 7 inch Santoku Chef's Knife with a Hollow Ground edge is Shun's latest knife innovation. Kanso knives are pure technological genius. The Kanso blade looks different than other knife blades because of its metallurgy. The high-carbon,...

    $144.95
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    Shun Classic Blonde 8 inch Chef's Knife

    Shun Classic Blonde 8 inch Chef's Knife

    This is every cook's must-have knife. The Shun Classic Blonde 8-in. Chef's Knife is an all-purpose knife ideal for a full range of cutting tasks. This new blonde-handled version of our Classic Chef's knife features an 8-inch blade ideal for preparing...

    Was: $189.95
    Now: $144.95
  • Miyabi Evolution 6.5 inch Chef's Knife

    Miyabi Evolution 6.5 inch Chef's Knife

    Beautifully polished to a mirror finish, the ice-hardened blade of the Miyabi Evolution 6.5 inch Chef's Knife is extremely durable and corrosion resistant. This chef's knife is on the smaller side but has all of the attributes that make a chef's knife...

    $144.95
  • Shun Kanso 6 1/2 inch Nakiri - Hollow Edge

    Shun Kanso 6 1/2 inch Nakiri - Hollow Edge

    The Shun Kanso 6.5 inch Nakiri has a super sharp edge. The Kanso blade looks quite different than other knife blades because of its metallurgy. The high-carbon, vanadium stainless steel in this blade provides a razor sharp edge. The crystalline structure...

    $144.95
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    Shun Classic 8 inch chef's knife

    Shun Classic 8 inch Chef's Knife

    The Shun Classic 8 inch chef's knife has a traditional length blade, suitable for most chefs. It's much lighter than most European knives because the blade of this Japanese-made knife is thinner. This reduces hand fatigue and makes the knife easier to...

    Was: $189.95
    Now: $144.95
  • Miyabi Kaizen 5000DP 5 1/4 inch Prep Knife

    Miyabi Kaizen 5000DP 5 1/4 inch Prep Knife

    You can use this beautiful Zwilling Miyabi Kaizen 5-1/4 inch prep knife to chop fresh vegetables and cut meats similarly to how you use a chef's knife. This Kaizen prep knife from Miyabi keeps its sharp, hand-honed edge for an incredibly long time...

    $144.95
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    Miyabi Koh 8 inch Chef's Knife

    Miyabi Koh 8 inch Chef's Knife

    Beautifully polished to a mirror finish, the ice-hardened blade of the Miyabi Koh 8 inch Chef's Knife is extremely durable and corrosion resistant. Made from revolutionary fine carbide FC61 steel, this knife offers the signature sharpness for which...

    Was: $164.95
    Now: $134.95
  • Miyabi Koh 5 1/2 inch Santoku

    Miyabi Koh 5 1/2 inch Santoku

    Beautifully polished to a mirror finish, the ice-hardened blade of the Miyabi Koh 5½ inch Santoku is extremely durable and corrosion resistant. Made from revolutionary fine carbide FC61 steel, this knife offers the signature sharpness for which...

    $134.95
  • Shun Premier Grey 4 inch Paring Knife

    Shun Premier Grey 4 inch Paring Knife

    Every cook needs a paring knife and  the Premier grey is a perfect 4” blade length with a beautiful hammered blade finish and sophisticated grey PakkaWood handle.  Whether you use it against a cutting board or in hand for peeling,...

    $134.95
  • Shun Kanso 5 1/2 inch Santoku - Hollow Edge

    Shun Kanso 5 1/2 inch Santoku - Hollow Edge

    The Shun Kanso 5.5 inch Santoku with a Hollow Ground edge is Shun's latest knife innovation. Kanso knives are pure technological genius. The Kanso blade looks different than other knife blades because of its metallurgy. The high-carbon, vanadium...

    $134.95
  • Shun Classic Blonde 6 inch Utility Knife

    Shun Classic Blonde 6 inch Utility Knife

    The Shun Classic Blonde Utility Knife is multipurpose and very, very handy. The utility knife has a narrow, straight blade that's perfect for a multitude of small tasks where more precise cuts are needed. Trimming green beans, cutting cauliflower...

    $134.95
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    Miyabi Evolution 8 inch Chef's Knife

    Miyabi Evolution 8 inch Chef's Knife

    Beautifully polished to a mirror finish, the ice-hardened blade of the Miyabi Evolution 8 inch Chef's Knife is extremely durable and corrosion resistant. The Chef's knife is the workhorse of any kitchen, from slicing and dicing to chopping and mincing,...

    Was: $159.95
    Now: $134.95
  • Miyabi Evolution 5 1/2 Santoku Knife

    Miyabi Evolution 5 1/2 Santoku Knife

    Beautifully polished to a mirror finish, the ice-hardened blade of the Miyabi Evolution 5 ½ inch Santoku is extremely durable and corrosion resistant. Perfect for mincing, chopping and slicing fruits and vegetables, and much more. Made from...

    $134.95
  • Miyabi Evolution 5 1/2 inch Utility Knife

    Miyabi Evolution 5 1/2 inch Utility Knife

    Beautifully polished to a mirror finish, the ice-hardened blade of the Miyabi Evolution 5 ½ inch Utility Knife is extremely durable and corrosion resistant. Made from revolutionary fine carbide FC61 steel, this knife offers the signature...

    $134.95
  • Shun Classic 6 inch Serrated Utility Knife

    Shun Classic 6 inch Serrated Utility Knife

    Tomatoes are notoriously difficult to slice, but not for the Shun Classic 6 inch serrated utility knife. The thin skin of a tomato is surprisingly tough, yet the delicate flesh inside will tear to pieces if you exert too much pressure and use a dull...

    $134.95
  • Shun Classic 6 inch Utility Knife

    Shun Classic 6 inch Utility Knife

    The Shun Classic 6 inch utility knife is called a utility knife for a reason. The medium-size blade is great for just about any task you can find around a kitchen. Shun Classic knives are as sharp as they are beautiful, and will remain a favorite in your...

    $134.95
  • Miyabi Koh 6 inch Chef's Knife

    Miyabi Koh 6 inch Chef's Knife

    Beautifully polished to a mirror finish, the ice-hardened blade of the Miyabi Koh 6 inch Chef's Knife is extremely durable and corrosion resistant. Made from revolutionary fine carbide FC61 steel, this knife offers the signature sharpness for which...

    $129.95
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    Global 2 Piece Kitchen Knife Set

    Global 2 Piece Kitchen Knife Set

    PSlice and prepare your food with crisp and clean precision with this Global 2 Piece Kitchen Knife Set. The set comes with a 7 inch Chef's fluted knife to prevent foods from sticking and a 3 inch Paring knife so you can enjoy an apple in sections or prep...

    Was: $174.95
    Now: $129.95
  • Shun Classic 7 inch Flexible Fillet Knife

    Shun Classic 7 inch Flexible Fillet Knife

    The Shun Classic 7 inch fillet knife is sharp and flexible for easily making fillets of meat and fish. The sharp edge on this Shun flexible fillet knife outlasts other knives because it's made from their special AUS8A steel that balances flexibility and...

    $129.95
  • Miyabi Evolution 5 1/4 inch Prep Knife

    Miyabi Evolution 5 1/4 inch Prep Knife

    Beautifully polished to a mirror finish, the ice-hardened blade of the Miyabi Evolution 5 ¼ inch Utility Knife is extremely durable and corrosion resistant. Ideal for peeling and chopping fruits and vegetables, and with its design, great for...

    $125.95
  • Shun Kanso 6.5” Boning & Fillet Knife

    Shun Kanso 6.5” Boning & Fillet Knife

    Shun’s Kanso line is based on a Zen philosophy meaning Simplicity.  For this series, Shun eliminated everything that was not essential to creating an excellent knife.  Shun’s requirements for a high-quality knife are: high-quality...

    $124.95
  • Global 6 inch Chef's Knife

    Global 6 inch Chef's Knife

    Here is a Global 6 inch (16 cm) chef's knife that's perfect for chopping vegetables, meat, cheese, and fish. The 6 inch blade is a perfect medium length for every day use. Global knives are extraordinarily sharp and keep their edges longer thanks to...

    $124.95