Japanese vegetable knives

Look for a unique gift for the chef in your life? We have gifts for all levels, from small kitchen accessories that you won't find at the local mall, to high quality sushi knives.  We list out some extremely popular items such as our Japanese graters to our Damascus Nakiri knives.

Are you thinking about adding a Nakiri knife to your kitchen? This Japanese knife is known for its superior chopping and cutting capabilities. We explore its history and many uses to help you decide whether the Nakiri knife is right for you. 

The Nakiri and Santoku are the most common Japanese knives used in the Western world. We break down the key differences between these two knives and their functions in this blog.

One of the largest differences between western style knives and traditional Japanese knives is the bevel.  While western style knives are sharpened at an angle on both sides creating a V, Japanese knives are sharpened at an angle on only one side, more like a chisel レ.