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Learn the uses and differences between Japanese knife types including Santoku, Gyuto, Nakiri, Yanagiba, and more.

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November 21, 2025

Japanese Knife Types Explained: Gyuto, Santoku, Nakiri, Sujihiki, Yanagiba and More

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Japanese Knife Types Explained: Gyuto, Santoku, Nakiri, Sujihiki, Yanagiba and More

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Nov 21, 2025

Japanese Knife Types Explained: Gyuto, Santoku, Nakiri, Sujihiki, Yanagiba and More

Japanese kitchen knives are celebrated for their precision, craftsmanship, and performance—but ch...

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Usuba Vs. Nakiri Knives: Key Differences Explained

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Oct 1, 2025

Usuba Vs. Nakiri Knives: Key Differences Explained

When exploring the world of Japanese vegetable knives, two stand out for their precision and craf...

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Petty Knife Vs. Paring Knife: A Complete Comparison

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Sep 28, 2025

Petty Knife Vs. Paring Knife: A Complete Comparison

When considering which knife to add to your kitchen collection, you may be stuck between two popu...

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How to Choose Your First Japanese Chef Knife: A Beginner’s Guide

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Sep 23, 2025

How to Choose Your First Japanese Chef Knife: A Beginner’s Guide

Choosing your first Japanese chef knife can feel overwhelming. This beginner’s guide breaks down ...

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Sakai Takayuki Honyaki with Saya

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Sep 15, 2025

What is a Honyaki Knife?

Discover the artistry and performance of the Japanese honyaki knife—a single-steel blade renowned...

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Japanese petty knife with vegetables

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May 2, 2025

What Is A Petty Knife?

If you have ever wondered “What is a petty knife,” this small yet important tool plays a central ...

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Bunka Japanese kitchen knife Damascus

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Apr 24, 2025

Bunka Knife Uses: Why You Need One

The bunka knife is a traditional Japanese kitchen knife that has become a favorite among chefs an...

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What Are Paring Knives Used For?

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Mar 17, 2025

What Are Paring Knives Used For?

Paring knives are one of the most versatile and important tools in any kitchen. If you are peelin...

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Japanese Knife Types Explained: Gyuto, Santoku, Nakiri, Sujihiki, Yanagiba and More

Nov 21, 2025

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Japanese Knife Types Explained: Gyuto, Santoku, Nakiri, Sujihiki, Yanagiba and More

Japanese kitchen knives are celebrated for their precision, craftsmanship, and performance—but ch...

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5 Best Japanese Knives For Home Chefs

Nov 26, 2024

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5 Best Japanese Knives For Home Chefs

The best Japanese knives for home chefs bring a level of precision and artistry that can transfor...

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Jun 20, 2024

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How to Choose a Japanese Sushi Knife: A Guide for Culinary Enthusiasts

Sushi is an art form that requires precision, skill, and the right tools. Central to this art is ...

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Jul 17, 2023

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How to Choose A Chef’s Knife: Exploring the Art of Japanese Knives

If you need guidance on selecting a chef’s knife, consider the rich history of samurai sword-maki...

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How to Make Your Japanese Kitchen Knives Last Longer

Investing in high-quality knives is an important investment for all chefs. However, what’s even m...

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Aug 4, 2022

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How To Choose The Correct Japanese Knife For You

Whether you’re a newbie in the kitchen or a culinary pro, having the right tools for the job is e...

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Shirogami #1 vs Shirogami #2 vs Shirogami #3: A Complete Breakdown

Mar 25, 2026

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Shirogami #1 vs Shirogami #2 vs Shirogami #3: A Complete Breakdown

Shirogami steel is the gold standard of traditional Japanese carbon steel—but not all White Steel...

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Ginsan vs AUS-10: Choosing the Right Stainless Steel for Your Needs

Mar 4, 2026

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Ginsan vs AUS-10: Choosing the Right Stainless Steel for Your Needs

Choosing between Ginsan and AUS-10 stainless steel can shape how your knife feels, sharpens, and ...

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ZA-18 vs VG-10: Is the New Generation Stainless Steel Really Better?

Dec 13, 2025

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ZA-18 vs VG-10: Is the New Generation Stainless Steel Really Better?

VG-10 has long been the benchmark stainless steel for Japanese knives—but a new generation is eme...

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VG-10 vs Ginsan: The Battle of Modern Japanese Stainless Steels

Dec 11, 2025

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VG-10 vs Ginsan: The Battle of Modern Japanese Stainless Steels

VG-10 and Ginsan (Silver #3) are two of Japan’s most trusted stainless steels—but they perform ve...

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VG-10 vs SG2: Which Japanese Steel Performs Better?

Nov 27, 2025

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VG-10 vs SG2: Which Japanese Steel Performs Better?

VG-10 and SG2 are two of the most popular Japanese knife steels—but they perform very differently...

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Ginsan vs Shirogami: Which Steel Gives the Better Cutting Experience?

Dec 1, 2025

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Ginsan vs Shirogami: Which Steel Gives the Better Cutting Experience?

Ginsan and Shirogami are two of Japan’s most beloved knife steels—one stainless, one carbon, both...

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Usuba Vs. Nakiri Knives: Key Differences Explained

Oct 1, 2025

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Usuba Vs. Nakiri Knives: Key Differences Explained

When exploring the world of Japanese vegetable knives, two stand out for their precision and craf...

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Sold outKitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Gyuto Japanese Chef Knife 180mm (7.1") Damascus 33 LayerKitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Gyuto Japanese Chef Knife 180mm (7.1") Damascus 33 Layer
Sakai Takayuki 33-Layer Hammered Damascus 180mm Gyuto VG10 Stainless Steel Sale price$169.00
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Sold outKitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Gyuto Japanese Chef Knife 210mm (8.3") / 240mm (9.4") Damascus 33 LayerKitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Gyuto Japanese Chef Knife 210mm (8.3") / 240mm (9.4") Damascus 33 Layer
Sakai Takayuki 33-Layer Hammered Damascus 210mm / 240mm Gyuto - VG10 Stainless Steel Sale priceFrom $179.00
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Sold outKitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Gyuto Kurouchi Aoniko / Blue Steel #2 210mm (8.3") Japanese Chef KnifeKitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Gyuto Kurouchi Aoniko / Blue Steel #2 210mm (8.3") Japanese Chef Knife
Sakai Takayuki Kurouchi Aoniko Blue Steel #2 Gyuto 210mm (8.3") - Walnut Handle Sale price$279.00
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Sold outKitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Gyuto Japanese Chef Knife 180mm (7.1") / 210mm (8.3") Damascus Mirror 45 LayerKitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Gyuto Japanese Chef Knife 180mm (7.1") / 210mm (8.3") Damascus Mirror 45 Layer
Sakai Takayuki 45-Layer Mirror Finish Damascus 180mm (7.1") / 210mm (8.3") Gyuto (AUS-10 Steel) Sale priceFrom $169.00
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Sold outSakai Takayuki 45-Layer Damascus Gyuto AUS-10 Stainless Steel Hammered Tsuchime Finish Walnut Handle Seattle USASakai Takayuki 45-Layer Damascus Gyuto AUS-10 Stainless Steel Hammered Tsuchime Finish Walnut Handle Seattle USA
Sakai Takayuki 45-Layer Hammered Damascus Gyuto - AUS-10 Stainless Steel with Walnut Handle Sale priceFrom $199.00
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Kitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Kengata Gyuto Japanese Chef Knife 190mm (7.5") Damascus 33 Layer Japanese HandleKitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Kengata Gyuto Japanese Chef Knife 190mm (7.5") Damascus 33 Layer Japanese Handle
Sakai Takayuki 33-Layer Damascus 190mm Kengata Gyuto VG10 Stainless Steel | Wa-Handle Sale price$199.00
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Kitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Kengata Gyuto Japanese Chef Knife 190mm (7.5") Damascus 33 LayerKitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Kengata Gyuto Japanese Chef Knife 190mm (7.5") Damascus 33 Layer
Sakai Takayuki 33-Layer Hammered Damascus 190mm Kengata Gyuto (VG10 Steel) Sale price$229.00
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Kitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki INOX Pro Molybdenum Stainless Steel 180mm (7.1") / 210mm (8.3") Gyuto Japanese Chef KnifeKitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki INOX Pro Molybdenum Stainless Steel 180mm (7.1") / 210mm (8.3") Gyuto Japanese Chef Knife
Sakai Takayuki Inox Pro Stainless Steel Gyuto (AUS-8A) - 180mm (7.1") / 210mm (8.3") Sale priceFrom $159.00
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Kitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Santoku 170mm (6.7") Kurouchi Aoniko / Blue Steel #2Kitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Santoku 170mm (6.7") Kurouchi Aoniko / Blue Steel #2
Sakai Takayuki Santoku 170mm (6.7") Kurouchi Aoniko / Blue Steel #2 Sale price$209.00
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Sold outKitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Santoku Knife 180mm (7.1") Damascus 33 LayerKitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Santoku Knife 180mm (7.1") Damascus 33 Layer
Sakai Takayuki Santoku Knife 180mm (7.1") Damascus 33 Layer Sale price$189.00
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Sold outKitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Santoku Knife 170mm (6.7") Damascus 33 LayerKitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Santoku Knife 170mm (6.7") Damascus 33 Layer
Sakai Takayuki Santoku Knife 170mm (6.7") Damascus 33 Layer Sale price$189.00
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Kitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Kengata Santoku Knife 160mm (6.3") Damascus 33 Layer Japanese HandleKitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Kengata Santoku Knife 160mm (6.3") Damascus 33 Layer Japanese Handle
Sakai Takayuki Kengata Santoku Knife 160mm (6.3") Damascus 33 Layer Japanese Handle Sale price$189.00
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Sold outKitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Ginsan Nashiji Santoku Knife 180mm (7.1")Kitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Ginsan Nashiji Santoku Knife 180mm (7.1")
Sakai Takayuki Ginsan Nashiji Santoku Knife 180mm (7.1") Sale price$149.00
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Sold outKitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Kengata Santoku 160mm (6.3") Aogami Super Kurouchi Hammered FinishKitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Kengata Santoku 160mm (6.3") Aogami Super Kurouchi Hammered Finish
Sakai Takayuki Kengata Santoku 160mm (6.3") Aogami Super / Blue Super Kurouchi Hammered Finish Sale price$299.00
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Kitchen Knives - Misuzu Hamono Bunka VG-10 Stainless Steel 180 Mm / 7.1" Magnolia HandleKitchen Knives - Misuzu Hamono Bunka VG-10 Stainless Steel 180 Mm / 7.1" Magnolia Handle
Misuzu Hamono Bunka VG-10 Stainless Steel 180 mm (7.1") 210 mm (8.2") Magnolia Handle Sale priceFrom $239.00
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Kitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Kengata Santoku Knife 160mm (6.3") Damascus 33 LayerKitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Kengata Santoku Knife 160mm (6.3") Damascus 33 Layer
Sakai Takayuki Kengata Santoku Knife 160mm (6.3") Damascus 33 Layer Sale price$179.00
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kitchen knives sakai takayuki 33Kitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki 33 Layer Damascus Nakiri Knife 160mm (6.3")
Sakai Takayuki 33 Layer Damascus Nakiri Knife 160mm (6.3") Sale price$189.00
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Kitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki 45 Layer Damascus Nakiri Knife 160mm (6.3") Mirror FinishKitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki 45 Layer Damascus Nakiri Knife 160mm (6.3") Mirror Finish
Sakai Takayuki 45 Layer Damascus Nakiri Knife 160mm (6.3") Mirror Finish Sale price$179.00
Sold outKitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Nakiri Knife 170mm (6.7") Kurouchi Aoniko / Blue Steel #2Kitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Nakiri Knife 170mm (6.7") Kurouchi Aoniko / Blue Steel #2
Sakai Takayuki Nakiri Knife 170mm (6.7") Kurouchi Aoniko / Blue Steel #2 Sale price$229.00
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Sold outKitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki 33 Layer Damascus Nakiri Knife 160mm (6.3") Japanese Handlekitchen knives sakai takayuki
Sakai Takayuki 33 Layer Damascus Nakiri Knife 160mm (6.3") Japanese Handle Sale price$189.00
Sold outKitchen Knives - Isamitsu Shirogami #1 / White Steel #1 Nakiri 165 Mm / 6.5" Red Two Tone Maple And Burberry HandleKitchen Knives - Isamitsu Shirogami #1 / White Steel #1 Nakiri 165 Mm / 6.5" Red Two Tone Maple And Burberry Handle
Isamitsu Shirogami #1 / White Steel #1 Nakiri 165 mm / 6.5" Red Two Tone Maple and Burberry Handle Sale price$799.00
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Isamitsu Shirogami #1 / White Steel #1 Nakiri 165 mm / 6.5" Brown Two Tone Maple and Burberry Handle Sale price$699.00
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Sold outKitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Kamagata Usuba Knife With Buffalo Horn Handle White Steel 180mm (7.1")Kitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Kamagata Usuba Knife With Buffalo Horn Handle White Steel 180mm (7.1")
Sakai Takayuki Kamagata Usuba Knife with Buffalo Horn Handle White Steel 180mm (7.1") /210mm (8.2") Sale priceFrom $189.00
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Sold outKitchen Knives - Usuba Knife / Nakiri Knife White Steel #2 180mm (7.1") Sakai TakayukiKitchen Knives - Usuba Knife / Nakiri Knife White Steel #2 180mm (7.1") Sakai Takayuki
Usuba Knife / Nakiri Knife White Steel #2 180mm (7.1") Sakai Takayuki Sale price$289.00
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Kitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Petty / Paring Knife 80mm (3.2") Damascus 33 LayerKitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Petty / Paring Knife 80mm (3.2") Damascus 33 Layer
Sakai Takayuki Petty / Paring knife 80mm (3.2") Damascus 33 Layer Sale price$109.00
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Sold outKitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Petty / Paring Knife 80mm (3.2") Mirror Damascus 45 LayerKitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Petty / Paring Knife 80mm (3.2") Mirror Damascus 45 Layer
Sakai Takayuki Petty / Paring Knife 80mm (3.2") Mirror Damascus 45 Layer Sale price$109.00
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Sold outKitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Petty / Paring Knife 80mm (3.2") Damascus 17 LayerKitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Petty / Paring Knife 80mm (3.2") Damascus 17 Layer
Sakai Takayuki Petty / Paring Knife 80mm (3.2") Damascus 17 Layer Sale price$89.00
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Sold outIsamitsu Shirogami #1 / White Steel #1 Paring Knife 90 mm / 3.5" Hasu-Seizo Exclusive Special EditionIsamitsu Shirogami #1 / White Steel #1 Paring Knife 90 mm / 3.5" Hasu-Seizo Exclusive Special Edition
Isamitsu Shirogami #1 / White Steel #1 Paring Knife 90 mm / 3.5" Hasu-Seizo Exclusive Special Edition Sale price$419.00
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Sold outKnife - Kaneshige Hamono 67 Layer Nickel Damascus Paring Knife 80 Mm (3.2")Knife - Kaneshige Hamono 67 Layer Nickel Damascus Paring Knife 80 Mm (3.2")
Kaneshige Hamono 10 A 67 Layer Nickel Damascus Paring Knife 80 mm (3.2") Sale price$129.00
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Sold outKaneshige Hamono Vortex Nickle Damascus Paring Knife 80 mm (3.2")Kaneshige Hamono Vortex Nickle Damascus Paring Knife 80 mm (3.2")
Kaneshige Hamono Vortex Nickle Damascus Paring Knife 80 mm (3.2") Sale price$189.00
Kyokokaji Shokei Shironiko Kurouchi Narrow Petty / Paring 75 mm (3.0") Fujimaki HandleKyokokaji Shokei Shironiko Kurouchi Narrow Petty / Paring 75 mm (3.0") Fujimaki Handle
Kyokokaji Shokei Shironiko Kurouchi Narrow Petty / Paring 75 mm (3.0") Fujimaki Handle Sale price$199.00
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Kyokokaji Shokei Shironiko Kurouchi Petty / Paring 65 mm (2.5") Fujimaki HandleKyokokaji Shokei Shironiko Kurouchi Petty / Paring 65 mm (2.5") Fujimaki Handle
Kyokokaji Shokei Shironiko Kurouchi Petty / Paring 65 mm (2.5") Fujimaki Handle Sale price$239.00
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Kitchen Knives - Usuba / Nakiri Vegetable Knife INOX Molybdenum Stainless Steel 165 Mm (6.5") / 180 Mm (7.1") / 210 Mm (8.2")Kitchen Knives - Usuba / Nakiri Vegetable Knife INOX Molybdenum Stainless Steel 165 Mm (6.5") / 180 Mm (7.1") / 210 Mm (8.2")
Sakai Takayuki Usuba / Nakiri Vegetable Knife INOX Molybdenum Stainless Steel Sale priceFrom $179.00
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Sold outKitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Kamagata Usuba Knife With Buffalo Horn Handle White Steel 180mm (7.1")Kitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Kamagata Usuba Knife With Buffalo Horn Handle White Steel 180mm (7.1")
Sakai Takayuki Kamagata Usuba Knife with Buffalo Horn Handle White Steel 180mm (7.1") /210mm (8.2") Sale priceFrom $189.00
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Sold outKitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Mukimono Knife 180mm (7.1") INOX Molybdenum Stainless SteelKitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Mukimono Knife 180mm (7.1") INOX Molybdenum Stainless Steel
Sakai Takayuki Mukimono Knife 180mm (7.1") INOX Molybdenum Stainless Steel Sale price$199.00
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Sold outKitchen Knives - Usuba Knife / Nakiri Knife White Steel #2 180mm (7.1") Sakai TakayukiKitchen Knives - Usuba Knife / Nakiri Knife White Steel #2 180mm (7.1") Sakai Takayuki
Usuba Knife / Nakiri Knife White Steel #2 180mm (7.1") Sakai Takayuki Sale price$289.00
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