Japan is the land of all excess. Its inhabitants are considered very capable people. With the abundance of skills they possess, they are also among the best knife manufacturers in the world.
The Asian island country is known for, among other things quality kitchen utensils. We can say without a doubt that every good chef needs an efficient knife in his work. If you feel comfortable in front of the stove yourself, we suggest you try one of them 10 knives made by Japanese masters.
KYOCERA ADVANCED CERAMIC CHEF KNIFE
Boasting a light weight and rust resistance, the black ceramic blade won't need to be sharpened often. The handle of the knife is made of Pakka wood.
YOSHIHIRO AOKO PETTY CHEF KNIFE
Pakka wood also adorns the handle of this knife, which boasts a lifetime warranty. The steel blade ensures a sharp cut.
MASAHIRO 14904 MVH CHEF KNIFE
The Masahiro 14904 MVH knife impresses chefs with its solid and reliable structure. The blade with an asymmetric edge is made of MBS-26 stainless steel.
MIYABI ARTISAN SG2 CHEF'S KNIVES
The Miyabi knife is not only interesting to look at. Thanks to the wooden handle, shiny steel blade and ergonomic design, it will be up to even the most demanding tasks.
MIYABI MIZU SG2 CHEF'S KNIFE
Miyabi didn't forget about the people who prefer black. The handle of the knife is made of premium Micarta laminate, while SG2 steel will be in charge of cutting.
ZDP-189 BUNKA BLACK CHEF KNIFE
The ZDP-189 kitchen knife got its final shape after many years of refinement. This time Sharp Edge bets on walnut wood in combination with ZDP-189 steel.
SHUN HIRO SG2 CHEF'S KNIVES
At Shun, they decided to equip the Hiro SG2 model with as many as 32 layers of quality Damascus steel. We must not forget the black and red handle made of Pakka wood.
HINOKI S1 GYUTO CHEF'S KNIVES
The Hinoki S1 Gyuto knife certainly deserves the title of the most beautiful knife on this list. The blade, made of White Steel #1 carbon steel, is perfectly complemented by the ergonomic handle. The latter is produced from walnut and oak.
KORIN GINSAN-KO KIRITSUKE
Don't let the looks of this knife fool you. The tool with a blade made of the highly valued Ginsan-Ko carbon steel is extremely popular among Japanese chefs.
TOGIHARU AO-KO SUMINAGASHI HOGASUMI YANAGI
The long and thin blade, made of high-quality Blue Paper Steel, somewhat resembles a sword. From this alone, we can conclude that this knife is ready to face any challenge.
