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Welcome to The Sharp Chef

The Sharp Chef was established in 2017 by Chris, a passionate chef and knife enthusiast. Chris and his team focus on supplying stunning, handmade Japanese knives, stones and accessories within the UK and all of Europe. Customer satisfaction is of paramount importance to us.

Christmas Offers

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
£140.00 £130.00 Sale
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
£129.00 £119.00 Sale
Shigeki Tanaka Blue Steel No.2 17 Layer Damascus 210mm Gyuto Knife with Magnolia 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
Shigeki Tanaka Blue Steel No.2 17 Layer Damascus 210mm Gyuto Knife with Magnolia Handle
£185.00 £175.00 Sale
Tojiro White Steel No.2 165mm 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
Tojiro White Steel No.2 165mm Nakiri Knife
£99.00 £75.00 Sale
Sakai Takayuki AUS10 45 Layer Mirrored 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
Sakai Takayuki AUS10 45 Layer Mirrored Damascus 210mm Gyuto Knife
£135.00 £129.00 Sale Sold out
Shigeki Tanaka VG10 17 Layer Damascus 165mm 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
Shigeki Tanaka VG10 17 Layer Damascus 165mm Santoku Knife
£135.00 £125.00 Sale
Kunihira VG10 Damascus Nakiri Japanese Chef Knife 165mm - 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
Kunihira VG10 Damascus Nakiri Japanese Chef Knife 165mm
£95.00 £85.00 Sale
Shigeki Tanaka VG10 17 Layer 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
Shigeki Tanaka VG10 17 Layer Damascus 210mm Gyuto Knife
£175.00 £160.00 Sale
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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

Steel Types

Stainless Steel Knives

Carbon Steel Knives

Kurouchi Blades

Damascus Blades

Best Sellers

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
Iseya
£164.00 £140.00 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
Iseya
£164.00 £145.00 Sale
Yoshimi Kato R2 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 Damascus Santoku 170mm Knife with Honduras Rosewood Handle
Yoshimi Kato
£325.00
Shigeki Tanaka Blue Steel No.2 17 Layer Damascus 165mm Santoku Knife with Walnut 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
Shigeki Tanaka Blue Steel No.2 17 Layer Damascus 165mm Santoku Knife with Walnut Handle
Shigeki Tanaka
£165.00 Sold out
Yoshimi Kato Blue Super Kurouchi Gyuto 210mm 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 Blue Super Kurouchi Gyuto 210mm Knife with Honduras Rosewood Handle
Yoshimi Kato
£285.00
Iseya VG10 G-Series 33 Layer Damascus 150mm Petty 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 G-Series 33 Layer Damascus 150mm Petty Knife
Iseya
£85.00
Yoshimi Kato R2 Damascus Nakiri 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 Damascus Nakiri 165mm Knife with Honduras Rosewood Handle
Yoshimi Kato
£325.00 Sold out
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
Iseya
£204.00 £190.00 Sale Sold out
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NEW - Japanese Knife Rolls - Handmade

For 4 or 6 knives, plus an extra utensil pocket

NEW - Japanese Knife Rolls - Handmade

For 4 or 6 knives, plus an extra utensil pocket

Gyuto

A multi-purpose, large bladed knife that you can use for everything. Typically these are light strong knives, and hold a very sharp blade easily. They are also easy to sharpen due to the shape of blade. Blades range from 180mm to 240mm normally, with 210mm being the most common and popular size. The blade profile is great for cutting in a rocking type motion.

Santoku

Similar to a Gyuto chef’s knife, the Santoku offers a large light blade with a taller profile and a flatter belly, making the knife excellent for a more ‘up and down’ chopping motion for meat, fish or vegetables. Blades vary from 165mm to 210mm, with 180mm being the most popular. There are also smaller Santoku knives available around 135mm which make a great alternative to a petty utility knife.

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. Blades are normally between 120mm and 150mm

Nakiri

The Nakiri has a straight blade perfect for precise vegetable work, such as julienne. Due to its strength it is also an excellent choice for chopping large hard vegetable such as squash.

Deba

Typically heavier thick single bevel blades traditionally for filleting fish, but ideal for butchery, from filleting to chopping through a large hunk of meat.

Paring

Similar to a petty utility knife, but typically shorter blades. These are great for peeling and trimming. Blades are typically between 60mm and 90mm, with 80mm being very popular.

Sujihiki

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

Bread

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

The Sharp Chef Ltd is a registered Company in England and Wales, Company Number 11072291. Registered address 88 Ross Street, Cambridge, CB1 3BU

YOU ARE REQUIRED BY LAW TO BE 18 OR OVER TO BUY A BLADED PRODUCT. IT IS THE BUYERS RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE YOU ARE 18.