The Sharp Chef - Japanese Knives and Accessories

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We've introduced many new knives by Takamura, Nao Yamamoto, Sakai Jikko and Sukenari

Take a look at our new knives here...

Welcome to The Sharp Chef

Since 2017 we have helped thousands of chefs and home cooks find the right knife for them. We hope we can help you too so please take a look around and feel free to contact us with any questions.

Here are a few of our Favourites

Sakai Takayuki Blue Steel No.2 Kurouchi 170mm Santoku Knife - The Sharp Chef - The Best Authentic Japanese Chefs Knives in the UK from Iseya, Shigekis Tanaka and Sakai Takayuki, sharpening rods, whetstones, stones, saya sheath, handmade traditional blacksmith bladesmith steel damascus vg10 quality sharp chef knife kitchen layer hammered mirrored western handle aus-10 molybdenum

Sakai Takayuki Blue Steel No.2 Kurouchi 170mm Santoku Knife

Jikko R2 210mm Gyuto Knife with Magnolia Handle

Jikko R2 210mm Gyuto Knife with Magnolia Handle

Yoshimi Kato R2/SG2 Damascus Bunka 165mm Knife with Honduras Rosewood Handle - The Sharp Chef - The Best Authentic Japanese Chefs Knives in the UK from Iseya, Shigekis Tanaka and Sakai Takayuki, sharpening rods, whetstones, stones, saya sheath, handmade traditional blacksmith bladesmith steel damascus vg10 quality sharp chef knife kitchen layer hammered mirrored western handle aus-10 molybdenum

Yoshimi Kato R2/SG2 Damascus Bunka 165mm Knife with Honduras Rosewood Handle

~~£295.00~~ £255.00 Sale

Iseya VG10 33 Layer Hammered Damascus 210mm Gyuto Knife - The Sharp Chef - The Best Authentic Japanese Chefs Knives in the UK from Iseya, Shigekis Tanaka and Sakai Takayuki, sharpening rods, whetstones, stones, saya sheath, handmade traditional blacksmith bladesmith steel damascus vg10 quality sharp chef knife kitchen layer hammered mirrored western handle aus-10 molybdenum

Iseya VG10 33 Layer Hammered Damascus 210mm Gyuto Knife

Iseya Molybdenum Steel 210mm Gyuto Knife with Mahogony Handle - The Sharp Chef - The Best Authentic Japanese Chefs Knives in the UK from Iseya, Shigekis Tanaka and Sakai Takayuki, sharpening rods, whetstones, stones, saya sheath, handmade traditional blacksmith bladesmith steel damascus vg10 quality sharp chef knife kitchen layer hammered mirrored western handle aus-10 molybdenum

Iseya Molybdenum Steel 210mm Gyuto Knife with Mahogony Handle

Yoshimi Kato Limited Edition R2/SG2 210mm Damascus Gyuto Knife

Yoshimi Kato Limited Edition R2/SG2 210mm Damascus Gyuto Knife

Sakai Takayuki TUS Steel 210mm Gyuto Knife

Sakai Takayuki TUS Steel 210mm Gyuto Knife

~~£95.00~~ £85.00 Sale

Jikko VG10 210mm Gyuto with Cherry Handle

Jikko VG10 210mm Gyuto with Cherry Handle

~~£385.00~~ £325.00 Sale

Takamura R2/SG2 Nashiji 170mm Santoku Knife

Takamura R2/SG2 Nashiji 170mm Santoku Knife

~~£185.00~~ £170.00 Sale Sold out

Sakai Takayuki Blue Super Kurouchi 165mm Santoku Knife

Sakai Takayuki Blue Super Kurouchi 165mm Santoku Knife

~~£185.00~~ £175.00 Sale

Yoshimi Kato Silver Steel No.3 Hammered 210mm Gyuto Knife

Yoshimi Kato Silver Steel No.3 Hammered 210mm Gyuto Knife

Tojiro 270mm Bread Knife

Tojiro 270mm Bread Knife

£69.00 Sold out

Iseya Molybdenum Steel 210mm Gyuto Knife with Black Handle - The Sharp Chef - The Best Authentic Japanese Chefs Knives in the UK from Iseya, Shigekis Tanaka and Sakai Takayuki, sharpening rods, whetstones, stones, saya sheath, handmade traditional blacksmith bladesmith steel damascus vg10 quality sharp chef knife kitchen layer hammered mirrored western handle aus-10 molybdenum

Iseya Molybdenum Steel 210mm Gyuto Knife with Black Handle

Sukenari ZDP 189 210mm Gyuto with Magnolia Handle

Sukenari ZDP 189 210mm Gyuto with Magnolia Handle

King Two Sided Sharpening Stone with Plastic Base - 800 and 6000 grit - The Sharp Chef - The Best Authentic Japanese Chefs Knives in the UK from Iseya, Shigekis Tanaka and Sakai Takayuki, sharpening rods, whetstones, stones, saya sheath, handmade traditional blacksmith bladesmith steel damascus vg10 quality sharp chef knife kitchen layer hammered mirrored western handle aus-10 molybdenum

King Two Sided Sharpening Stone with Plastic Base - 800 and 6000 grit

Piotr the Bear

Handmade in Sweden - Magnetic wood and leather knife stand for up to 5 knives

Piotr the Bear

Handmade in Sweden - Magnetic wood and leather knife block for up to 10 knives

Piotr the Bear

Handmade in Sweden - Magnetic wood and leather knife rack in various sizes

Our Blacksmiths

Sakai Takayuki

Yoshimi Kato

Jikko

Iseya

Nao Yamamoto

Masutani

Takamura

Tojiro

Sukenari

Piotr the Bear

Shapton

King

What our Customers say

Brilliant company and unbelievable customer service! Knives are spot on. Thanks!
Marcus Genn

Stunning knives and great service! So pleased with my recent purchases. Thanks!
@ChefWillPoulton

Superb Japanese knife 👍 Stunning quality and thanks for posting it to me so quickly!
Neil Tonks

I am absolutely delighted with the Tojiro Nakiri knife, it is beautifully made and slices like a dream
Christopher Rogers

Received the knife this morning thank you. It's fantastic and the service has been excellent
James Bryce

Just wanted to say I received everything yesterday and it all looks fab

Thanks so much for all your help and amazing service and I will be back as there are plenty of other knives I want to add to my collection :)
Paul Gosling

The Kato R2 Santoku has just arrived and I am just so impressed! This must be the most beautiful knife I have ever seen and will have pride of place at home. The blade dimension suits me just fine.
I can't thank you enough for being so helpful in getting me to this choice.
Mr Carter

Blade Finishes

Hammered (Tsuchime)

Nashiji

Kurouchi

Damascus

Best Sellers

Sakai Takayuki VG10 33 Layer Hammered Damascus Gyuto 210mm - The Sharp Chef - The Best Authentic Japanese Chefs Knives in the UK from Iseya, Shigekis Tanaka and Sakai Takayuki, sharpening rods, whetstones, stones, saya sheath, handmade traditional blacksmith bladesmith steel damascus vg10 quality sharp chef knife kitchen layer hammered mirrored western handle aus-10 molybdenum

Sakai Takayuki VG10 33 Layer Hammered Damascus Gyuto 210mm

~~£165.00~~ £145.00 Sale Sold out

Sakai Takayuki AUS10 45 Layer Mirrored Damascus 160mm Nakiri Knife - The Sharp Chef - The Best Authentic Japanese Chefs Knives in the UK from Iseya, Shigekis Tanaka and Sakai Takayuki, sharpening rods, whetstones, stones, saya sheath, handmade traditional blacksmith bladesmith steel damascus vg10 quality sharp chef knife kitchen layer hammered mirrored western handle aus-10 molybdenum

Sakai Takayuki AUS10 45 Layer Mirrored Damascus 160mm Nakiri Knife

£125.00 Sold out

Iseya Molybdenum Steel 210mm Gyuto Knife with Mahogony Handle - The Sharp Chef - The Best Authentic Japanese Chefs Knives in the UK from Iseya, Shigekis Tanaka and Sakai Takayuki, sharpening rods, whetstones, stones, saya sheath, handmade traditional blacksmith bladesmith steel damascus vg10 quality sharp chef knife kitchen layer hammered mirrored western handle aus-10 molybdenum

Iseya Molybdenum Steel 210mm Gyuto Knife with Mahogony Handle

Sakai Takayuki VG10 33 Layer Hammered Damascus Santoku Japanese Chef Knife 180mm - The Sharp Chef - The Best Authentic Japanese Chefs Knives in the UK from Iseya, Shigekis Tanaka and Sakai Takayuki, sharpening rods, whetstones, stones, saya sheath, handmade traditional blacksmith bladesmith steel damascus vg10 quality sharp chef knife kitchen layer hammered mirrored western handle aus-10 molybdenum

Sakai Takayuki VG10 33 Layer Hammered Damascus Santoku Japanese Chef Knife 180mm

~~£165.00~~ £145.00 Sale

Iseya Molybdenum Steel 210mm Gyuto, 180mm Santoku and 120mm Petty Knife Set with Mahogany Handle - The Sharp Chef - The Best Authentic Japanese Chefs Knives in the UK from Iseya, Shigekis Tanaka and Sakai Takayuki, sharpening rods, whetstones, stones, saya sheath, handmade traditional blacksmith bladesmith steel damascus vg10 quality sharp chef knife kitchen layer hammered mirrored western handle aus-10 molybdenum

Iseya Molybdenum Steel 210mm Gyuto, 180mm Santoku and 120mm Petty Knife Set with Mahogany Handle

~~£164.00~~ £150.00 Sale

Iseya Molybdenum Steel 210mm Gyuto, 180mm Santoku and 120mm Petty Knife Set with Black Handle - The Sharp Chef - The Best Authentic Japanese Chefs Knives in the UK from Iseya, Shigekis Tanaka and Sakai Takayuki, sharpening rods, whetstones, stones, saya sheath, handmade traditional blacksmith bladesmith steel damascus vg10 quality sharp chef knife kitchen layer hammered mirrored western handle aus-10 molybdenum

Iseya Molybdenum Steel 210mm Gyuto, 180mm Santoku and 120mm Petty Knife Set with Black Handle

~~£164.00~~ £150.00 Sale

Yoshimi Kato R2/SG2 Damascus Santoku 170mm Knife with Honduras Rosewood Handle - The Sharp Chef - The Best Authentic Japanese Chefs Knives in the UK from Iseya, Shigekis Tanaka and Sakai Takayuki, sharpening rods, whetstones, stones, saya sheath, handmade traditional blacksmith bladesmith steel damascus vg10 quality sharp chef knife kitchen layer hammered mirrored western handle aus-10 molybdenum

Yoshimi Kato R2/SG2 Damascus Santoku 170mm Knife with Honduras Rosewood Handle

~~£295.00~~ £255.00 Sale

Iseya Molybdenum Steel 180mm Gyuto, 180mm Santoku 150mm Petty and 120mm Petty Knife Set with Black Handle - The Sharp Chef - The Best Authentic Japanese Chefs Knives in the UK from Iseya, Shigekis Tanaka and Sakai Takayuki, sharpening rods, whetstones, stones, saya sheath, handmade traditional blacksmith bladesmith steel damascus vg10 quality sharp chef knife kitchen layer hammered mirrored western handle aus-10 molybdenum

Iseya Molybdenum Steel 180mm Gyuto, 180mm Santoku 150mm Petty and 120mm Petty Knife Set with Black Handle

~~£204.00~~ £190.00 Sale

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