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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 Kanso 8 inch Chef Knife

    Shun Kanso 8 inch Chef Knife

    The Shun Kanso 8 inch Chef's Knife 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...

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  • 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...

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    Shun Classic 7 inch Asian Cook's Knife

    Shun Classic 7 inch Asian Cook's Knife

    The Shun Classic 7 inch Asian cook's knife is great for slicing vegetables and boneless meats. Like a chef's knife, the shape is perfect for quick and easy chopping. This Shun Classic Asian cook's knife doesn't require frequent sharpening because it has...

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    Shun Classic 6.5 inch Master Utility Knife

    Shun Classic 6.5 inch Master Utility Knife

    This knife combines the nimbleness of a utility knife with the capabilities of a chef's knife. A slightly longer and significantly wider blade allows you to achieve a wide range of food prep tasks with the ability and ease of use of a compact knife. ...

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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...

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  • 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...

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  • Miyabi Koh 5 1/2 inch Prep Knife

    Miyabi Koh 5 1/2 inch Prep Knife

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

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  • Miyabi Kaizen 5000DP 3 1/2 inch Vegetable Knife

    Miyabi Kaizen 5000DP 3 1/2 inch Vegetable Knife

    This Zwilling Miyabi Kaizen 3.5 inch vegetable knife has a straight blade that's great for perfect peeling of vegetables like potatoes and cucumbers. It's made with a long-lasting edge that's will stay sharp for a longer because the core is constructed...

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    Shun Classic 6 inch Chef's Knife

    Shun Classic 6 inch Chef's Knife

    The Shun Classic 6 inch chef's knife is the perfect size for anyone who likes to use a smaller knife. Every chef needs a cook's knife, but home chefs with smaller hands can have difficulty using knives with long or heavy blades. This Japanese-made chef's...

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  • Miyabi Kaizen 5000DP 3 1/2 inch Paring Knife

    Miyabi Kaizen 5000DP 3 1/2 inch Paring Knife

    This small Zwilling Miyabi Kaizen 3.5 inch paring knife is easy to handle for small jobs like cutting and peeling fruit. It has a beautiful Damascus pattern on the blade because it's clad with 64 layers of stainless steel. It also keeps a sharp edge for...

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    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...

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  • 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...

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  • Global 6 1/4 inch Flexible Boning Knife

    Global 6 1/4 inch Flexible Boning Knife

    The blade of this Global 6 1/4 inch flexible boning knife helps you to easily work around the bone structure in roasts and large cuts. Global provides a sharp edge and a slip-resistant handle that you'll want close by in your kitchen.

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  • 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...

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    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,...

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    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...

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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...

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  • Miyabi Koh 3 1/2 inch Paring Knife

    Miyabi Koh 3 1/2 inch Paring Knife

    Beautifully polished to a mirror finish, the ice-hardened blade of the Miyabi Koh 3½ inch Paring Knife is extremely durable and corrosion resistant. Made from revolutionary fine carbide FC61 steel, this knife offers the signature sharpness for...

    $99.95
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  • Miyabi Evolution 3 1/2 inch Paring Knife

    Miyabi Evolution 3 1/2 inch Paring Knife

    Beautifully polished to a mirror finish, the ice-hardened blade of the Miyabi Evolution 3 ½ inch Paring Knife is extremely durable and corrosion resistant. Made from revolutionary fine carbide FC61 steel, this knife offers the signature sharpness...

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    Global 7 inch Vegetable Knife - Hollow Edge

    Global 7 inch Vegetable Knife - Hollow Edge

    The Global 7 inch Vegetable Knife features a hollow edge that allows food to slip off the knife easily. Potatoes and other vegetables that tend to stick to a knife's blade will simply fall off easier while you are slicing. This Global vegetable knife is...

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  • Global 2 Piece Knife Set

    Global 2 Piece Knife Set

    The Global 2 Piece Knife Set includes two different styles of prep knives that can handle most of the small work while preparing your favorite meal. These Global knives are also resistant to rust and corrosion because the entire knife is made from...

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  • Shun Higo-No Kami Personal Folding Knife

    Shun Higo-No Kami Personal Folding Knife

    Whether carried as a tasteful pocketknife or a personal steak knife, this beautifully crafted Shun Higo-No Kami folding knife is a handsome accessory. This style of knife is considered to be the first Japanese pocketknife when it was first created in...

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  • Shun Sora 8 inch Chef's Knife

    Shun Sora 8 inch Chef's Knife

    Shun Sora 8 inch Chef's Knife has the super-sharp edge that you expect from Shun cutlery, but at a much lower price. This Shun Sora chef's knife has a VG-10 (super steel) edge that's welded to a stainless steel body, so the expensive VG-10 steel is only...

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  • Shun Sora 9 inch Bread Knife

    Shun Sora 9 inch Bread Knife

    Shun Sora 9 inch Bread Knives have razor sharp VG-10 (super steel) edges that are braze welded to a long-lasting stainless steel body. This puts the expensive steel only where its needed so the knives feature high-quality performance at a lower...

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    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...

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  • Global 5 1/4 inch Santoku Chef's Knife - Hollow Edge

    Global 5 1/4 inch Santoku Chef's Knife - Hollow Edge

    This Global 5 1/4 Inch hollow-ground santoku knife is a small, general purpose knife for slicing and dicing. It's great on vegetables because the hollow pockets help fresh veggies quickly fall off of the blade when you're chopping. This Global santoku...

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  • Shun Kanso 6 inch Utility Knife

    Shun Kanso 6 inch Utility Knife

    The Shun Kanso 6 inch Utility Knife falls between a chef's knife and a paring knife in both size and use. This knife is ideal for for peeling, trimming, decorating, coring and other detail work, but it can also be used to chop small items like garlic and...

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    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...

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    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...

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    Global 40th Anniversary 7" Asian Chef's Knife

    Global 40th Anniversary 7" Asian Chef's Knife

    The 7” Asian Chef’s knife is a nimble chef’s knife with exceptional balance and control for a wide range of kitchen tasks. Global knives are cherished the world over.  They set themselves apart from other knife lines by their...

    Was: $124.95
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  • Global 4 inch Santoku

    Global 4 inch Santoku

    The Santoku knife is the most popular recent innovation in cutlery. Slicing, chopping, and mincing food with this Global 4 inch Santoku knife is comfortable and easy because of its slip proof handle. This 4 inch fluted blade length makes this one of the...

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  • KAI Professional 6 Piece Steak Knife Set

    KAI Professional 6 Piece Steak Knife Set

    This Kai 6-Piece Steak Knife Set comes with 6 beautiful knives and an elegant bamboo presentation or storage box. You and your family or guests will appreciate the smooth, controlled feel of the knife as you cut. The right-sized 5.25-inch blade handles...

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  • Shun Sora 6 inch Ultimate Utility Knife

    Shun Sora 6 inch Ultimate Utility Knife

    The Shun Sora 6 inch ultimate utlity knife has the incredibly sharp edge you expect from Shun, but at a great price. This value-priced Shun Sora knife has a VG-10 (super steel) edge welded to a stainless steel core. The expensive VG-10 steel is only used...

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  • Shun Sora 6 inch Chef's Knife

    Shun Sora 6 inch Chef's Knife

    The new Shun Sora 6 inch chef's knife has the super-sharp edge that you expect from Shun cutlery, but at a much lower price. This Shun Sora chef's knife has a VG-10 (super steel) edge that's welded to a stainless steel body, so the expensive VG-10 steel...

    $89.95
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