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Knife Steel

The steel in a Japanese knife decides how sharp it gets, how long it stays sharp, and how much care it needs. This collection brings together every blade we carry, sorted by steel.

High-carbon steels such as White Steel and Blue Steel take the keenest edges but need to be wiped dry and oiled. Stainless and semi-stainless steels such as VG-10, Ginsan and AUS-10 are easier to look after. Powdered steels such as ZDP-189, SG2 and HAP40 offer the longest edge retention. If you are unsure which suits your kitchen, our knife specialists are happy to help.

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  • Japanese petty utility knife with camphor wood handle and white blade with speckling

    Yoshihiro Nashiji High Carbon White Steel MAZAKI Petty Utility Japanese Chefs Knife with Camphor Handle

    Yoshihiro Nashiji High Carbon White Steel MAZAKI Petty Utility Japanese Chefs Knife with Camphor Handle

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  • Japanese nakiri knife with cocobolo handle and silver steel blade with speckled finish
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    Yoshihiro Nashiji High Carbon White Steel #2 Japanese Nakiri Vegetable Knife with Cocobolo Wood Handle

    Yoshihiro Nashiji High Carbon White Steel #2 Japanese Nakiri Vegetable Knife with Cocobolo Wood Handle

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  • Kiritsuke chef knife with black handle, dark speckled blade, and light wood saya cover

    Yoshihiro High Carbon Blue Steel #2 Kurouchi Japanese Kiritsuke Chef Knife with Kaede Handle

    Yoshihiro High Carbon Blue Steel #2 Kurouchi Japanese Kiritsuke Chef Knife with Kaede Handle

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  • Kiritsuke Japanese chef knife with hammered Damascus blade and dark octagonal handle

    Yoshihiro VG-10 46 Layers Hammered Damascus Kiritsuke Multipurpose Japanese Chefs Knife (Octagonal Shitan Rosewood Handle)

    Yoshihiro VG-10 46 Layers Hammered Damascus Kiritsuke Multipurpose Japanese Chefs Knife (Octagonal Shitan Rosewood Handle)

    $219.99
    $219.99
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  • Kiritsuke chef knife with stainless blade, dark rosewood handle, and wooden sheath

    Yoshihiro AUS10 Ice Hardened Stainless Steel Kiritsuke Japanese Chef Knife Rosewood Handle

    Yoshihiro AUS10 Ice Hardened Stainless Steel Kiritsuke Japanese Chef Knife Rosewood Handle

    $219.99
    $219.99
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  • Stainless steel gyuto chef knife with turquoise blue handle and blade markings
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    Yoshihiro AUS10 Ice Hardened Stainless Steel Gyuto Japanese Chef Knife with Turquoise Blue Handle 8.25" (210mm)

    Yoshihiro AUS10 Ice Hardened Stainless Steel Gyuto Japanese Chef Knife with Turquoise Blue Handle 8.25" (210mm)

    $219.99
    $219.99
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  • Nakiri knife with white damascus blade and dark handle; wooden saya and bolster detail

    Yoshihiro VG-10 46 Layers Hammered Damascus Nakiri Japanese Vegetable Knife (6.5" (165mm)) (Ebony Handle with Alt Ivory Bolster)

    Yoshihiro VG-10 46 Layers Hammered Damascus Nakiri Japanese Vegetable Knife (6.5" (165mm)) (Ebony Handle with Alt Ivory Bolster)

    $219.99
    $219.99
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  • Chef's gyuto knife with hammered stainless blade and white-gray crackle handle
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    Yoshihiro Super Blue Steel Stainless Clad Hammered Gyuto Chefs Knife Howlite White Handle with Alternative Ivory Bolster (8.25" (210mm))

    Yoshihiro Super Blue Steel Stainless Clad Hammered Gyuto Chefs Knife Howlite White Handle with Alternative Ivory Bolster (8.25" (210mm))

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  • Hammered gyuto chef's knife with white blade, dark handle, off-white bolster

    Yoshihiro Super Blue Steel Stainless Clad Hammered Gyuto Chefs Knife Ebony Wood Handle with Alternative Ivory Bolster (Blade Length: 210mm(8.25"))

    Yoshihiro Super Blue Steel Stainless Clad Hammered Gyuto Chefs Knife Ebony Wood Handle with Alternative Ivory Bolster (Blade Length: 210mm(8.25"))

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  • Damascus santoku knife with white howlite handle and ivory-toned bolster, 7 in blade
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    Yoshihiro VG-10 46 Layers Hammered Damascus Santoku Japanese Multipurpose Knife Howlite White Handle with Alternative Ivory Bolster (Blade Length 7" (180mm))

    Yoshihiro VG-10 46 Layers Hammered Damascus Santoku Japanese Multipurpose Knife Howlite White Handle with Alternative Ivory Bolster (Blade Length 7" (180mm))

    $219.99
    $219.99
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  • Chef's gyuto knife with hammered stainless blade, rosewood handle, ivory bolster

    Yoshihiro Super Blue Steel Stainless Clad Hammered Gyuto Chefs Knife Rosewood Handle with Alternative Ivory Bolster (Blade Length: 210mm(8.25"))

    Yoshihiro Super Blue Steel Stainless Clad Hammered Gyuto Chefs Knife Rosewood Handle with Alternative Ivory Bolster (Blade Length: 210mm(8.25"))

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  • Nakiri vegetable knife with Damascus blade, rosewood handle, and wooden saya cover

    Yoshihiro VG-10 46 Layers Hammered Damascus Nakiri Japanese Vegetable Knife Rosewood Handle Alternative Ivory Bolster (6.5" (165mm))

    Yoshihiro VG-10 46 Layers Hammered Damascus Nakiri Japanese Vegetable Knife Rosewood Handle Alternative Ivory Bolster (6.5" (165mm))

    $219.99
    $219.99
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  • 6.5 in nakiri vegetable knife, white howlite handle, hammered Damascus blade

    Yoshihiro VG-10 46 Layers Hammered Damascus Nakiri Japanese Vegetable Knife Howlite White Handle with Alternative Ivory Bolster(6.5" (165mm))

    Yoshihiro VG-10 46 Layers Hammered Damascus Nakiri Japanese Vegetable Knife Howlite White Handle with Alternative Ivory Bolster(6.5" (165mm))

    $219.99
    $219.99
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  • Damascus-pattern santoku knife with dark wood handle and silver bolster

    Yoshihiro VG-10 16 Layer Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel Santoku and Petty Knife Set

    Yoshihiro VG-10 16 Layer Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel Santoku and Petty Knife Set

    From $229.99
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  • Nakiri and petty knives with dark wood handles and hammered Damascus blades, on board.
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    Yoshihiro VG-10 16 Layer Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel Nakiri and Petty Knife Set

    Yoshihiro VG-10 16 Layer Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel Nakiri and Petty Knife Set

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  • Yoshihiro VG-10 knife set with santoku and paring blades, dark wood handles
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    Yoshihiro VG-10 16 Layer Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel Santoku and Paring Knife Set

    Yoshihiro VG-10 16 Layer Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel Santoku and Paring Knife Set

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  • Damascus stainless steel knife set with hammered pattern, dark wood handles
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    Yoshihiro VG-10 16 Layer Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel Nakiri and Paring Knife Set

    Yoshihiro VG-10 16 Layer Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel Nakiri and Paring Knife Set

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    From $229.99
  • Kiritsuke chef knife with black pakkawood handle and white blade, 210mm

    Yoshihiro High Speed Steel Kiritsuke Multipurpose Chefs Knife 210mm 8.25" (Black Pakkawood Handle)

    Yoshihiro High Speed Steel Kiritsuke Multipurpose Chefs Knife 210mm 8.25" (Black Pakkawood Handle)

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  • Japanese Bunka chef knife with cocobolo handle and light saya cover
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    Yoshihiro Nashiji High Carbon White Steel #2 Japanese Bunka Chefs Knife with Cocobolo Wood Handle

    Yoshihiro Nashiji High Carbon White Steel #2 Japanese Bunka Chefs Knife with Cocobolo Wood Handle

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  • Damascus sujihiki knife with turquoise octagonal handle and engraved silver blade
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    Yoshihiro VG-10 46 Layers Hammered Damascus Sujihiki Japanese Slicer Knife Octagonal Turquoise Blue Handle (Blade Length: 9.5" (240mm))

    Yoshihiro VG-10 46 Layers Hammered Damascus Sujihiki Japanese Slicer Knife Octagonal Turquoise Blue Handle (Blade Length: 9.5" (240mm))

    $229.99
    $229.99
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  • Japanese sujihiki slicer knives with damascus blades and ivory and black handles

    Yoshihiro VG-10 46 Layers Hammered Damascus Sujihiki Japanese Slicer Knife Octagonal Ebony Handle with Alternative Ivory Bolster (Blade Length: 9.5" (240mm))

    Yoshihiro VG-10 46 Layers Hammered Damascus Sujihiki Japanese Slicer Knife Octagonal Ebony Handle with Alternative Ivory Bolster (Blade Length: 9.5" (240mm))

    $229.99
    $229.99
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  • Damascus sujihiki slicer knife with hammered steel blade and rosewood octagonal handle

    Yoshihiro VG-10 46 Layers Hammered Damascus Sujihiki Japanese Slicer Knife Octagonal Rosewood Handle with Alternative Ivory Bolster (Blade Length: 9.5" (240mm))

    Yoshihiro VG-10 46 Layers Hammered Damascus Sujihiki Japanese Slicer Knife Octagonal Rosewood Handle with Alternative Ivory Bolster (Blade Length: 9.5" (240mm))

    $229.99
    $229.99
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  • Kiritsuke chef knife with ebony handle and wooden saya cover, blue-gray blade

    Yoshihiro Kurouchi Black-Forged Blue Steel Stainless Clad Kiritsuke Multipurpose Chef Knife (Ebony Handle)

    Yoshihiro Kurouchi Black-Forged Blue Steel Stainless Clad Kiritsuke Multipurpose Chef Knife (Ebony Handle)

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  • Fish fillet deba knife with white steel blade, light magnolia handle, black ferrule

    Yoshihiro Kasumi White Steel Deba Fish Fillet Knife Magnolia Handle

    Yoshihiro Kasumi White Steel Deba Fish Fillet Knife Magnolia Handle

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