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Everyday Prep Knives

Everyday Prep Knives

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Everyday Prep knives are ones capable of being the do-most-things tool in a kitchen. These shapes offer broad versatility for everyday prep while still providing enough strength and stability to stand in as a primary knife. This collection focuses on mid-sized, all-around profiles such as chef’s knives, gyutos, and santokus.

While gyutos and santokus excel in precision slicing and vegetable work thanks to their thinner, Japanese-style grinds, they are generally not suited for light butchery or tasks that require torque or lateral strength. For those jobs, Western-style chef’s knives—built with more robust geometry and tougher edges—are more appropriate.

Together, these general-purpose shapes form the foundation of many cooks’ toolkits, offering a balance of versatility, efficiency, and control for a wide range of kitchen tasks.

Hatsukokoro Aokitae 200mm Bunka Iron Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Octagonal Hinoki Horn

Hatsukokoro Aokitae 200mm Bunka Iron Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Octagonal Hinoki Horn

$190.00
$190.00
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Sakai Kikumori Yugiri 180mm Kiritsuke Santoku Stainless Clad Aogami 1 Ebony with Saya

Sakai Kikumori Yugiri 180mm Kiritsuke Santoku Stainless Clad Aogami 1 Ebony with Saya

$455.00
$455.00
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Sakai Kikumori 240mm Gyuto Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Nashiji

Sakai Kikumori 240mm Gyuto Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Nashiji

$455.00
$455.00
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Masazumi 165mm Santoku Stainless Clad Aogami 2

Masazumi 165mm Santoku Stainless Clad Aogami 2

$158.00
$158.00
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Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Bunka Iron Clad Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Bunka Iron Clad Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Nashiji Teak Handle

$448.00
$448.00
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Hatsukokoro Aokitae 180mm Santoku Iron Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Octagonal Hinoki Horn

Hatsukokoro Aokitae 180mm Santoku Iron Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Octagonal Hinoki Horn

$165.00
$165.00
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Rolin Knives 175mm Small Chef 52100 Kurouchi Eucalyptus

Rolin Knives 175mm Small Chef 52100 Kurouchi Eucalyptus

$365.00
$365.00
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Hitohira Imojiya OKD 180mm Gyuto VG1 Tagayasan

Hitohira Imojiya OKD 180mm Gyuto VG1 Tagayasan

$115.00
$115.00
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Morihei Hisamoto 210mm Gyuto Iron Clad Shirogami 1 Kurouchi Pakka Handle (No Bolster)

Morihei Hisamoto 210mm Gyuto Iron Clad Shirogami 1 Kurouchi Pakka Handle (No Bolster)

$308.00
$308.00
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Konosuke Sakai HD2 240mm Wa Gyuto Ho & Ebony Wood Handle with Leather Sheath

Konosuke Sakai HD2 240mm Wa Gyuto Ho & Ebony Wood Handle with Leather Sheath

$413.00
$413.00
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Tosa 165mm Bunka Kurouchi Stainless Clad Aogami 1 Octagonal Red Sandalwood Pakka

Tosa 165mm Bunka Kurouchi Stainless Clad Aogami 1 Octagonal Red Sandalwood Pakka

$175.00
$175.00
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Hatsukokoro Kurosagi 210mm Kiritsuke Gyuto Aogami Super Kurouchi San Mai Walnut Handle

Hatsukokoro Kurosagi 210mm Kiritsuke Gyuto Aogami Super Kurouchi San Mai Walnut Handle

$225.00
$225.00
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Hitohira Imojiya TH 210mm Gyuto Stainless Pakka

Hitohira Imojiya TH 210mm Gyuto Stainless Pakka

$110.00
$110.00
K Sabatier Authentique 12" Chef Stainless

K Sabatier Authentique 12" Chef Stainless

$192.00
$192.00
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Hitohira TD 165mm Santoku Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Ho Wood (D-Shape)

Hitohira TD 165mm Santoku Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Ho Wood (D-Shape)

$198.00
$198.00
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Hitohira Togashi 165mm Santoku Aogami 2 Kurouchi Cherry Handle Ebony End

Hitohira Togashi 165mm Santoku Aogami 2 Kurouchi Cherry Handle Ebony End

$370.00
$370.00
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Windmühlenmesser K Chef 9" Stainless Walnut Handle

Windmühlenmesser K Chef 9" Stainless Walnut Handle

$392.00
$392.00
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New Old Stock Hiro 180mm Santoku Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Quince Western Handle

New Old Stock Hiro 180mm Santoku Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Quince Western Handle

$287.00
$287.00
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Ashi Hamono Ginga 180mm Santoku Swedish Stainless Ho Wood Horn Handle with Saya

Ashi Hamono Ginga 180mm Santoku Swedish Stainless Ho Wood Horn Handle with Saya

$235.00
$235.00
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Hitohira TD 165mm Santoku SLD Nashiji Walnut

Hitohira TD 165mm Santoku SLD Nashiji Walnut

$178.00
$178.00
Friedr Herder Pikas 12” Chef Knife Forged Stainless POM

Friedr Herder Pikas 12” Chef Knife Forged Stainless POM

$336.00
$336.00
Windmühlenmesser K Chef 9" Carbon Plum Handle

Windmühlenmesser K Chef 9" Carbon Plum Handle

$362.00
$362.00
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Hatsukokuro Sumi 165mm Santoku Iron Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Wenge Handle

Hatsukokuro Sumi 165mm Santoku Iron Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Wenge Handle

$141.00
$141.00
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Hitohira TD 165mm Gyuto SLD Migaki Walnut

Hitohira TD 165mm Gyuto SLD Migaki Walnut

$198.00
$198.00
Hado Shiosai 210mm Kiritsuke Gyuto SG2 Urushi Oak

Hado Shiosai 210mm Kiritsuke Gyuto SG2 Urushi Oak

$372.00
$372.00
Blenheim Forge x Bernal Cutlery 200mm Gyuto Stainless Clad Aogami Super Oak & Brass

Blenheim Forge x Bernal Cutlery 200mm Gyuto Stainless Clad Aogami Super Oak & Brass

$496.00
$496.00
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Ashi Hamono Ginga 180mm Santoku Swedish Stainless Western Handle with Saya

Ashi Hamono Ginga 180mm Santoku Swedish Stainless Western Handle with Saya

$235.00
$235.00
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Hitohira Imojiya TH 210mm Gyuto Stainless Ebony

Hitohira Imojiya TH 210mm Gyuto Stainless Ebony

$135.00
$135.00
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Nigara Hamono 185mm Santoku VG XEOS Ebony Handle

Nigara Hamono 185mm Santoku VG XEOS Ebony Handle

$460.00
$460.00
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Sakai Kikumori So-Ten 240mm Gyuto Aogami Super with Saya

Sakai Kikumori So-Ten 240mm Gyuto Aogami Super with Saya

$825.00
$825.00
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Sakai Kikumori Kikuzuki Uzu 240mm Gyuto Aogami 1 with Saya

Sakai Kikumori Kikuzuki Uzu 240mm Gyuto Aogami 1 with Saya

$708.00
$708.00
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Hitohira FJ 240mm Kiritsuke Gyuto VG10 Ho Wood

Hitohira FJ 240mm Kiritsuke Gyuto VG10 Ho Wood

$352.00
$352.00
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Hitohira Togashi 240mm Gyuto Aogami 2 Kurouchi Ebony Handle

Hitohira Togashi 240mm Gyuto Aogami 2 Kurouchi Ebony Handle

$675.00
$675.00
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Morihei Hisamoto 180mm Gyuto Iron Clad Shirogami 1 Kurouchi Pakka Handle (No Bolster)

Morihei Hisamoto 180mm Gyuto Iron Clad Shirogami 1 Kurouchi Pakka Handle (No Bolster)

$305.00
$305.00
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Nigara Hamono 225mm Gyuto VG XEOS Ebony Handle

Nigara Hamono 225mm Gyuto VG XEOS Ebony Handle

$434.00
$434.00
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Naozumi Nihonkou 300mm Gyuto Carbon

Naozumi Nihonkou 300mm Gyuto Carbon

$157.00
$157.00
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Hitohira Tanaka Ren 180mm Santoku Shirogami 2 Ho Wood

Hitohira Tanaka Ren 180mm Santoku Shirogami 2 Ho Wood

$316.00
$316.00
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Hado Sumi 240mm Gyuto Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Finish Burnt Oak

Hado Sumi 240mm Gyuto Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Finish Burnt Oak

$458.00
$458.00
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J Adams 12" Chef Knife Carbon Steel Pinned Rosewood

J Adams 12" Chef Knife Carbon Steel Pinned Rosewood

$103.00
$103.00
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Hitohira FJ 270mm Gyuto VG10 Pakka

Hitohira FJ 270mm Gyuto VG10 Pakka

$328.00
$328.00
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Myojin Riki Seisakusho 180mm Santoku Cobalt Special Stainless Bubinga Handle

Myojin Riki Seisakusho 180mm Santoku Cobalt Special Stainless Bubinga Handle

$291.00
$291.00
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Sakai Kikumori So-Ten 180mm Santoku Aogami Super with Saya

Sakai Kikumori So-Ten 180mm Santoku Aogami Super with Saya

$715.00
$715.00
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Hatsukokoro Kurosagi 165mm Santoku Aogami Super Kurouchi San Mai Walnut Handle

Hatsukokoro Kurosagi 165mm Santoku Aogami Super Kurouchi San Mai Walnut Handle

$195.00
$195.00
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Hitohira Togashi 185mm Bunka Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Tagayasan Handle

Hitohira Togashi 185mm Bunka Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Tagayasan Handle

$395.00
$395.00
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Hitohira Imojiya TH 180mm Bunka Aogami Super Pakka

Hitohira Imojiya TH 180mm Bunka Aogami Super Pakka

$204.00
$204.00
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Hitohira TD 240mm Gyuto SLD Migaki Walnut

Hitohira TD 240mm Gyuto SLD Migaki Walnut

$268.00
$268.00
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Hitohira TD 170mm Bunka Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Ho Wood

Hitohira TD 170mm Bunka Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Ho Wood

$198.00
$198.00
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Hitohira HG 180mm Gyuto Stainless Tsuchime Damascus Walnut Handle

Hitohira HG 180mm Gyuto Stainless Tsuchime Damascus Walnut Handle

$216.00
$216.00