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The Sharp Chef is proudly one of the UK's leading Japanese Chef's Knife suppliers. We've specialised in the best knives from the master Blacksmiths of Japan since 2017.

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Seisuke Hamono VG10 Hammered Damascus Gyuto 210mm Knife
Seisuke Hamono VG10 Hammered Damascus Gyuto 210mm Knife
£125.00
Yu Kurosaki Senko R2/SG2 165mm Santoku Knife with Wenge Handle
Yu Kurosaki Senko R2/SG2 165mm Santoku Knife with Wenge Handle
£215.00
Takamura VG10 Hammered 210mm Gyuto Knife
Takamura VG10 Hammered 210mm Gyuto Knife
£179.00
Shigeki Tanaka Blue no.2 165mm Santoku Knife with Nashiji Finish
Shigeki Tanaka Blue no.2 165mm Santoku Knife with Nashiji Finish
£160.00
Sakai Takayuki AUS10 45 Layer Mirror Damascus 170mm Santoku Knife - The Sharp Chef - The Best Authentic Japanese Chefs Knives in the UK from Iseya, Shigeki 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 Mirror Damascus 170mm Santoku Knife
£139.00
Masutani VG10 Damascus Gyuto, Santoku, Nakiri and Ko-Santoku Japanese Chef Knife Set - The Sharp Chef - The Best Authentic Japanese Chefs Knives in the UK from Iseya, Shigeki 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
Masutani VG10 Damascus Gyuto, Santoku, Nakiri and Ko-Santoku Japanese Chef Knife Set
£340.00 £320.00 Sale
Sakai Takayuki Stainless Bread Knife 250mm - The Sharp Chef - The Best Authentic Japanese Chefs Knives in the UK from Iseya, Shigeki 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 Stainless Bread Knife 250mm
£59.00
Hatsukokoro Inazuma AS Blue Super 175mm Bunka Knife
Hatsukokoro Inazuma AS Blue Super 175mm Bunka Knife
£260.00

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We regularly introduce new knives from our amazing Blacksmiths and add new Blacksmiths too.

Take a look at our newest knives here...

Gyuto

A multi-purpose, large bladed knife that you can use for almost everything with a nice curve to the blade

Santoku

Another great all-rounder similar to a Gyuto chef’s knife but with a taller profile and a flatter belly.

Petty Utility

A smaller blade mainly used for chopping herbs, veg, or perhaps even filleting a fish. A vital knife for when a Gyuto is too big.

Nakiri

The Nakiri has a straight blade perfect for precise vegetable work, such as julienne and great for up and down chopping.

Deba

Heavy and thick single bevel blades traditionally for filleting fish, but also great for butchery.

Paring

Similar to a petty utility knife, but typically shorter blades. These are great for peeling and trimming.

Sujihiki

A long, thin, hard blade designed for slicing, this makes an excellent knife for carving or slicing meat, fish and vegetables

Bread

Simple really, long serrated blades for cutting bread, but in the Japanese style