The most commonly used kitchen knife.
Exceptional ease of use makes this Masamune Sword and Blade Workshop’s most popular knife.
Blade lengths: 270 mm, 210 mm, or 180 mm
A knife used primarily for preparing fish.
Noteworthy for its thick, hefty blade.
Blade lengths: 150 mm or 105 mm
Also known as a sashimi knife. The tip of the knife is sharpened in the distinctive style common in Western Japan.
Perfect for slicing sashimi; in recent years it’s found increased popularity in Eastern Japan as well.
Blade length: 240 mm
A knife for cutting vegetables.
With an edge ground on both sides, the nakiri knife is perfect for home kitchens.
Also known as the fruit knife, due to its light, easy-to-use design.