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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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  • Petty utility knife with dark saya cover and kurouchi blade
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    Yoshihiro Aogami Super Blue High Carbon Steel Kurouchi Petty Utility Knife with Shitan Wood Handle

    Yoshihiro Aogami Super Blue High Carbon Steel Kurouchi Petty Utility Knife with Shitan Wood Handle

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  • Petty utility knife on wood with black handle and gray patterned blade
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    Yoshihiro Kurouchi Stainless Clad Nashiji High Performance SLD Petty Utility Knife

    Yoshihiro Kurouchi Stainless Clad Nashiji High Performance SLD Petty Utility Knife

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  • Kurouchi-finished blue steel petty knife with light wood handle and light wood sheath cover.

    Yoshihiro High Carbon Blue Steel #2 Kurouchi Petty-Kiritsuke Utility Knife with Kaede Handle

    Yoshihiro High Carbon Blue Steel #2 Kurouchi Petty-Kiritsuke Utility Knife with Kaede Handle

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  • Japanese utility knife with black saya cover, kurouchi blade, and ebony handle

    Yoshihiro Mizu Yaki Blue High Carbon Steel #1 Kurouchi Petty Kiritsuke Japanese Utility Knife Ebony Handle

    Yoshihiro Mizu Yaki Blue High Carbon Steel #1 Kurouchi Petty Kiritsuke Japanese Utility Knife Ebony Handle

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  • Petty utility knife with ebony handle and blue-gray kurouchi blade on wooden boards

    Yoshihiro Aogami Super Blue High Carbon Steel Kurouchi Petty Utility Knife with Ebony Handle

    Yoshihiro Aogami Super Blue High Carbon Steel Kurouchi Petty Utility Knife with Ebony Handle

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  • Damascus gyuto chef's knife with black bolster, light handle, and pointed blade

    Yoshihiro VG-10 46 Layers Hammered Damascus Gyuto Japanese Chefs Knife (Octagonal Ambrosia Handle)

    Yoshihiro VG-10 46 Layers Hammered Damascus Gyuto Japanese Chefs Knife (Octagonal Ambrosia Handle)

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  • Japanese chef's knife with hammered Damascus blade and dark octagonal rosewood handle

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

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

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  • Santoku chef knife with hammered Damascus blade and dark handle on a light cutting board

    Yoshihiro VG-10 46 Layers Hammered Damascus Santoku Knife Japanese Multipurpose Chef Knife (Octagonal Ambrosia Handle)

    Yoshihiro VG-10 46 Layers Hammered Damascus Santoku Knife Japanese Multipurpose Chef Knife (Octagonal Ambrosia Handle)

    $174.99
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  • Damascus santoku knife with octagonal dark wood handle and wavy blade, next to tomatoes.

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

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

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  • Nakiri vegetable knife with hammered Damascus blade, wooden handle and black end cap
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    Yoshihiro VG-10 46 Layers Hammered Damascus Nakiri Japanese Vegetable Knife (6.5" (165mm)) (Ambrosia Handle)

    Yoshihiro VG-10 46 Layers Hammered Damascus Nakiri Japanese Vegetable Knife (6.5" (165mm)) (Ambrosia Handle)

    $174.99
    $174.99
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  • Nakiri vegetable knife at angle with hammered Damascus blade and rosewood handle

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

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

    $174.99
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  • Chef knife with blackened blue steel blade and dark handle, saya cover shown
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    Yoshihiro Black Finish Blue Steel #2 Kurouchi Santoku Multipurpose Japanese Chef Knife (D-Shape Shitan Handle)

    Yoshihiro Black Finish Blue Steel #2 Kurouchi Santoku Multipurpose Japanese Chef Knife (D-Shape Shitan Handle)

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  • Nakiri cleaver with black blade and light wood saya cover pieces with red stamp
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    Yoshihiro Black Finish Blue Steel #2 Kurouchi Nakiri Traditional Japanese Vegetable Chopping Chef Knife 6.5" (165mm) D-Shape Shitan Handle

    Yoshihiro Black Finish Blue Steel #2 Kurouchi Nakiri Traditional Japanese Vegetable Chopping Chef Knife 6.5" (165mm) D-Shape Shitan Handle

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  • Kiritsuke knife with hammered Damascus blade, dark handle, and metal bolster

    Yoshihiro VG-10 16 Layer Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel Kiritsuke Multipurpose knife 8.25"

    Yoshihiro VG-10 16 Layer Hammered Damascus Stainless Steel Kiritsuke Multipurpose knife 8.25"

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  • Petty utility knife with kurouchi steel blade and dark shitan handle, in a sheath.
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    Yoshihiro Aogami Super Blue High Carbon Steel Kurouchi Petty Kiritsuke Utility Knife with Shitan Wood Handle

    Yoshihiro Aogami Super Blue High Carbon Steel Kurouchi Petty Kiritsuke Utility Knife with Shitan Wood Handle

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  • Japanese utility kiritsuke knife with saya cover, dark wooden handle, and visible blade edge
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    Yoshihiro Mizu Yaki Blue High Carbon Steel #1 Kurouchi Utility-Kiritsuke Japanese Knife Shitan Handle - Blade Length: 7"(180mm)

    Yoshihiro Mizu Yaki Blue High Carbon Steel #1 Kurouchi Utility-Kiritsuke Japanese Knife Shitan Handle - Blade Length: 7"(180mm)

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  • Yoshihiro Kurouchi petty utility knife with dark handle and saya cover

    Yoshihiro Kurouchi Black-Forged Blue Steel Stainless Clad Petty Utility Knife Ebony wood Handle

    Yoshihiro Kurouchi Black-Forged Blue Steel Stainless Clad Petty Utility Knife Ebony wood Handle

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  • Petty utility chef knife with Damascus steel blade and turquoise blue handle.
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    Yoshihiro VG-10 46 Layers Hammered Damascus Petty Utility Japanese Chef Knife Octagonal Turquoise Blue Handle (6" (150mm))

    Yoshihiro VG-10 46 Layers Hammered Damascus Petty Utility Japanese Chef Knife Octagonal Turquoise Blue Handle (6" (150mm))

    $179.99
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  • Damascus petty knife with ivory handle, plus matching wooden saya case

    Yoshihiro VG-10 46 Layers Hammered Damascus Petty Utility Japanese Chef Knife Octagonal Ebony Handle with Alternative Ivory Bolster (6" (150mm))

    Yoshihiro VG-10 46 Layers Hammered Damascus Petty Utility Japanese Chef Knife Octagonal Ebony Handle with Alternative Ivory Bolster (6" (150mm))

    $179.99
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  • Utility knife with kurouchi-finished blade and ebony handle, shown with saya cover

    Yoshihiro Aogami Super Blue High Carbon Steel Kurouchi Petty Kiritsuke Utility Knife Ebony Handle

    Yoshihiro Aogami Super Blue High Carbon Steel Kurouchi Petty Kiritsuke Utility Knife Ebony Handle

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  • Yoshihiro VG-10 petty knife with hammered Damascus blade, rosewood handle, ivory bolster

    Yoshihiro VG-10 46 Layers Hammered Damascus Petty Utility Japanese Chef Knife Octagonal Rosewood Handle with Alternative Ivory Bolster (6" (150mm))

    Yoshihiro VG-10 46 Layers Hammered Damascus Petty Utility Japanese Chef Knife Octagonal Rosewood Handle with Alternative Ivory Bolster (6" (150mm))

    $179.99
    $179.99
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  • Stainless santoku knife with magnolia wood handle, dark bolster, and engraved kanji

    Yoshihiro White Steel #1 Stainless Clad Santoku Multipurpose Knife with Magnolia Wood Handle

    Yoshihiro White Steel #1 Stainless Clad Santoku Multipurpose Knife with Magnolia Wood Handle

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  • Ebony-handled boning knife with straight pointed blade and stamped markings

    Yoshihiro Kurouchi Black-Forged Blue Steel Stainless Clad Boning Honesuki Utility Knife (Ebony Handle)

    Yoshihiro Kurouchi Black-Forged Blue Steel Stainless Clad Boning Honesuki Utility Knife (Ebony Handle)

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  • Petty-kiritsuke knife with dark blade and ebony wood handle, side view

    Yoshihiro Kurouchi Black-Forged Blue Steel Stainless Clad Petty-Kiritsuke Knife Ebony wood Handle

    Yoshihiro Kurouchi Black-Forged Blue Steel Stainless Clad Petty-Kiritsuke Knife Ebony wood Handle

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