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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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  • Damascus gyuto chef knife with dark green handle and wavy Damascus blade, tip view
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    Yoshihiro Damascus SG2 (R2) Semi-Stainless Gyuto Chef Knife, Triple Ring Stabilized Maple Burl Handle

    Yoshihiro Damascus SG2 (R2) Semi-Stainless Gyuto Chef Knife, Triple Ring Stabilized Maple Burl Handle

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  • Utility-Kiritsuke chef knife with ocean-blue handle resting on wooden display box

    Yoshihiro Damascus SG2 (R2) Semi-Stainless Utility-Kiritsuke Chef Knife with Ocean Blue Handle (Blade Length 9.5" (240mm))

    Yoshihiro Damascus SG2 (R2) Semi-Stainless Utility-Kiritsuke Chef Knife with Ocean Blue Handle (Blade Length 9.5" (240mm))

    $499.99
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  • Yanagi sushi sashimi knife with mirror-finished steel blade and black triple-ring horn handle
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    Yoshihiro SVG-10 Semi-Stainless Steel Mirror Finished Yanagi Sushi Sashimi Japanese Knife Triple Ring Handle with Water Buffalo Horn Bolster

    Yoshihiro SVG-10 Semi-Stainless Steel Mirror Finished Yanagi Sushi Sashimi Japanese Knife Triple Ring Handle with Water Buffalo Horn Bolster

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  • Mirror-polished Japanese Yanagi kiritsuke sushi knife with dark handle and stainless blade
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    Yoshihiro Ginsan Mirror Polished Stain Resistant Steel Yanagi Kiritsuke Sushi Sashimi Japanese Knife

    Yoshihiro Ginsan Mirror Polished Stain Resistant Steel Yanagi Kiritsuke Sushi Sashimi Japanese Knife

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  • Japanese slicing knife with mirror-polished steel blade and ebony handle on sheath

    Yoshihiro Ginsan Mirror Polished Stain Resistant Steel Sakimaru Takobiki Sushi Sashimi Slicing Japanese Knife Ebony Handle

    Yoshihiro Ginsan Mirror Polished Stain Resistant Steel Sakimaru Takobiki Sushi Sashimi Slicing Japanese Knife Ebony Handle

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  • Gyuto chef knife with Damascus blade, green burl handle, and stainless bolster

    Yoshihiro HAP40 High Speed Stainless Steel Damascus Gyuto Chefs Knife, Triple Ring Stabilized Maple Burl Handle

    Yoshihiro HAP40 High Speed Stainless Steel Damascus Gyuto Chefs Knife, Triple Ring Stabilized Maple Burl Handle

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  • Damascus gyuto chef knife with octagonal ebony handle, triple-ring bolster, wavy blade
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    Yoshihiro HAP40 High Speed Stainless Steel Damascus Gyuto Chefs Knife, Octagonal Ebony Wood Handle with Triple Ring

    Yoshihiro HAP40 High Speed Stainless Steel Damascus Gyuto Chefs Knife, Octagonal Ebony Wood Handle with Triple Ring

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  • Gyuto chef knife with damascus blade, ocean blue handle, and matching wooden sheath

    Yoshihiro HAP40 High Speed Stainless Steel Damascus Gyuto Chefs Knife with Ocean Blue Handle

    Yoshihiro HAP40 High Speed Stainless Steel Damascus Gyuto Chefs Knife with Ocean Blue Handle

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  • Yoshihiro HAP40 damascus kiritsuke chef knife with green burl handle
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    Yoshihiro HAP40 High Speed Stainless Steel Damascus Kiritsuke Multipurpose Chefs Knife, Triple Ring Stabilized Maple Burl Handle

    Yoshihiro HAP40 High Speed Stainless Steel Damascus Kiritsuke Multipurpose Chefs Knife, Triple Ring Stabilized Maple Burl Handle

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  • Kiritsuke chef's knife and wooden saya, ebony handle with wavy damascus blade

    Yoshihiro HAP40 High Speed Stainless Steel Damascus Kiritsuke Multipurpose Chefs Knife, Octagonal Ebony Wood Handle with Triple Ring

    Yoshihiro HAP40 High Speed Stainless Steel Damascus Kiritsuke Multipurpose Chefs Knife, Octagonal Ebony Wood Handle with Triple Ring

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  • Damascus kiritsuke chefs knife with ocean blue handle and sharp pointed blade
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    Yoshihiro HAP40 High Speed Stainless Steel Damascus Kiritsuke Multipurpose Chefs Knife with Ocean Blue Handle (Blade Length: 8.25"(210mm) Only)

    Yoshihiro HAP40 High Speed Stainless Steel Damascus Kiritsuke Multipurpose Chefs Knife with Ocean Blue Handle (Blade Length: 8.25"(210mm) Only)

    $569.99
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  • Japanese kiritsuke knife with mirror-polished blade and black ebony handle
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    Yoshihiro Aonamiuchi Blue Steel #1 Mirror Polished Yanagi Kiritsuke Sushi Sashimi Japanese Knife Ebony Handle

    Yoshihiro Aonamiuchi Blue Steel #1 Mirror Polished Yanagi Kiritsuke Sushi Sashimi Japanese Knife Ebony Handle

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  • Sakimaru sushi knife with silver-polished blade and ebony handle, etched text

    Yoshihiro Aonamiuchi Blue Steel #1 Mirror Polished Sakimaru Takobiki Sushi Sashimi Japanese Knife Ebony Handle

    Yoshihiro Aonamiuchi Blue Steel #1 Mirror Polished Sakimaru Takobiki Sushi Sashimi Japanese Knife Ebony Handle

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  • Sujihiki slicer knife with damascus blade and triple-ring handle, paired with tassel cord
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    Yoshihiro Hayate ZDP 189 Super High Carbon Stainless Steel Damascus Sujihiki Slicer Knife Triple Ring Ebony Handle

    Yoshihiro Hayate ZDP 189 Super High Carbon Stainless Steel Damascus Sujihiki Slicer Knife Triple Ring Ebony Handle

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  • Japanese chef knife with pale blade, dark handle, and antler-style sheath on leather

    Yoshihiro Hongasumi Blue Steel Kiritsuke Multipurpose Japanese Chef Knife

    Yoshihiro Hongasumi Blue Steel Kiritsuke Multipurpose Japanese Chef Knife

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  • Japanese vegetable chef knife with mirror-polished blade, ebony handle, silver ring
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    Yoshihiro Ginsan Mirror Polished Stain Resistant Kama Usuba Traditional Japanese Vegetable Chopping Chef Knife Ebony Handle with Silver Ring

    Yoshihiro Ginsan Mirror Polished Stain Resistant Kama Usuba Traditional Japanese Vegetable Chopping Chef Knife Ebony Handle with Silver Ring

    $599.99
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  • Ebony-handled Japanese vegetable chef knife with silver ring and polished blade
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    Yoshihiro Ginsan Mirror Polished Stain Resistant Edo Usuba Traditional Japanese Vegetable Chopping Chef Knife Ebony Handle with Silver Ring

    Yoshihiro Ginsan Mirror Polished Stain Resistant Edo Usuba Traditional Japanese Vegetable Chopping Chef Knife Ebony Handle with Silver Ring

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  • Kiritsuke slicer knife with white blade, dark ebony handle, and black sheath
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    Yoshihiro Ginsan High Carbon Stainless Steel Sujihiki Kiritsuke Slicer Chefs Knife with Triple Nickel Silver Ring Ebony Handle

    Yoshihiro Ginsan High Carbon Stainless Steel Sujihiki Kiritsuke Slicer Chefs Knife with Triple Nickel Silver Ring Ebony Handle

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  • Gyuto chef knife with white stainless blade and ebony handle, triple ring accents

    Yoshihiro Hayate ZDP-189 Super High Carbon Stainless Steel Gyuto Chefs Knife Premium Ebony Handle with Triple Ring Handle 210mm

    Yoshihiro Hayate ZDP-189 Super High Carbon Stainless Steel Gyuto Chefs Knife Premium Ebony Handle with Triple Ring Handle 210mm

    $599.99
    $599.99
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  • White steel yanagiba sushi knife with ebony handle, full blade view

    Yoshihiro Left Handed Masashi Hongasumi White Steel Yanagi Sushi Sashimi Japanese Knife Ebony Handle

    Yoshihiro Left Handed Masashi Hongasumi White Steel Yanagi Sushi Sashimi Japanese Knife Ebony Handle

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  • Sujihiki slicer knife with silver blade, dark ebony triple-ring handle, wooden saya cover

    Yoshihiro High Speed Steel HAP40 Sujihiki Slicer with Triple Ring Ebony Handle (Blade Length 11.2" (285mm)) — Magnetic Saya Cover Included

    Yoshihiro High Speed Steel HAP40 Sujihiki Slicer with Triple Ring Ebony Handle (Blade Length 11.2" (285mm)) — Magnetic Saya Cover Included

    $599.99
    $599.99
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  • Yoshihiro HAP40 gyuto chef's knife with polished blade, blue octagonal handle, ivory bolster, and wooden sheath

    Yoshihiro High Speed Steel HAP40 Gyuto Chefs Knife with Octagonal Handle with Alternative Ivory Bolster (Blade Length: 10.2" (260mm))

    Yoshihiro High Speed Steel HAP40 Gyuto Chefs Knife with Octagonal Handle with Alternative Ivory Bolster (Blade Length: 10.2" (260mm))

    $599.99
    $599.99
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  • Sujihiki chef slicing knife with blue stabilized handle and wooden saya

    Yoshihiro Hongasumi Ginsanko High Carbon Stain Resistant Sujihiki Slicer Chef Knife Ocean Blue Stabilized Handle (Blade Length: 270mm)

    Yoshihiro Hongasumi Ginsanko High Carbon Stain Resistant Sujihiki Slicer Chef Knife Ocean Blue Stabilized Handle (Blade Length: 270mm)

    $599.99
    $599.99
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  • 210mm stainless steel gyuto chef knife with ocean blue handle and ivory bolster

    Yoshihiro Hayate ZDP-189 Super High Carbon Stainless Steel Gyuto Chefs Knife Ocean Blue Handle with Alternative Ivory Bolster 210mm

    Yoshihiro Hayate ZDP-189 Super High Carbon Stainless Steel Gyuto Chefs Knife Ocean Blue Handle with Alternative Ivory Bolster 210mm

    $609.99
    $609.99
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