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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.

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Hitohira Imojiya Kuma 180mm Santoku Aogami 2 Nashiji Tsuchime Western Handle

Hitohira Imojiya Kuma 180mm Santoku Aogami 2 Nashiji Tsuchime Western Handle

$252.09
$252.09
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Hitohira FJ 180mm Santoku VG10 Pakka

Hitohira FJ 180mm Santoku VG10 Pakka

$322.67
$322.67
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Sakai Kikumori 180mm Kiritsuke Santoku Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Nashiji

Sakai Kikumori 180mm Kiritsuke Santoku Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Nashiji

$554.59
$554.59
Naozumi Chukka Bocho 180mm Chinese Cleaver Carbon

Naozumi Chukka Bocho 180mm Chinese Cleaver Carbon

$148.37
$148.37
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Hitohira Imojiya MZ 180mm Gyuto VG1 Imitation Mahogany

Hitohira Imojiya MZ 180mm Gyuto VG1 Imitation Mahogany

$165.66
$165.66
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Hitohira Imojiya TH 180mm Bunka Stainless Ebony

Hitohira Imojiya TH 180mm Bunka Stainless Ebony

$194.47
$194.47
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Seki Kanetsugu Zuiun 180mm Kiritsuke Santoku SG2 Stamina Wood Handle with Saya

Seki Kanetsugu Zuiun 180mm Kiritsuke Santoku SG2 Stamina Wood Handle with Saya

$449.43
$449.43
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Gihei 180mm Gyuto ZDP189 Keyaki Handle

Gihei 180mm Gyuto ZDP189 Keyaki Handle

$659.74
$659.74
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Hitohira Harima 180mm Bunka Stainless Clad Kurouchi Forged Aogami 2 Walnut Handle

Hitohira Harima 180mm Bunka Stainless Clad Kurouchi Forged Aogami 2 Walnut Handle

$331.31
$331.31
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Hitohira FJ 180mm Bunka VG10 Ho Wood

Hitohira FJ 180mm Bunka VG10 Ho Wood

$371.65
$371.65
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Blenheim Forge 180mm Bunka Iron Clad Aogami 2 Walnut & Copper

Blenheim Forge 180mm Bunka Iron Clad Aogami 2 Walnut & Copper

$550.27
$550.27
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Morihei Hisamoto Hagane 180mm Gyuto Carbon Steel Pakka Handle

Morihei Hisamoto Hagane 180mm Gyuto Carbon Steel Pakka Handle

$237.68
$237.68
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Hitohira FJ 180mm Gyuto VG10 Pakka

Hitohira FJ 180mm Gyuto VG10 Pakka

$322.67
$322.67
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Morihei Hisamoto 180mm Gyuto Stainless Pakka Handle

Morihei Hisamoto 180mm Gyuto Stainless Pakka Handle

$208.87
$208.87
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Shiro Kamo 180mm Santoku Stainless Clad Aogami Super Oct Red Ebony

Shiro Kamo 180mm Santoku Stainless Clad Aogami Super Oct Red Ebony

$357.24
$357.24
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Shiro Kamo 180mm Bunka Stainless Clad Aogami Super Oct Red Ebony

Shiro Kamo 180mm Bunka Stainless Clad Aogami Super Oct Red Ebony

$357.24
$357.24
Nigara Hamono 180mm Bunka STRIX Ebony Handle

Nigara Hamono 180mm Bunka STRIX Ebony Handle

$707.28
$707.28
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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

$655.42
$655.42
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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

$413.42
$413.42
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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

$338.51
$338.51
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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

$338.51
$338.51
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Myojin Riki Seisakusho 180mm Santoku Cobalt Special Stainless Bubinga Handle

Myojin Riki Seisakusho 180mm Santoku Cobalt Special Stainless Bubinga Handle

$419.18
$419.18
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Sakai Kikumori So-Ten 180mm Santoku Aogami Super with Saya

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

$1,029.95
$1,029.95
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Hitohira Togashi 180mm Bunka Stainless Clad Shirogami 1 Ziricote Handle

Hitohira Togashi 180mm Bunka Stainless Clad Shirogami 1 Ziricote Handle

$813.88
$813.88
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Hatsukokoro Hayabusa 180mm Bunka HAP40 Walnut Handle

Hatsukokoro Hayabusa 180mm Bunka HAP40 Walnut Handle

$314.03
$314.03
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Myojin Riki Seisakusho 180mm Bunka Cobalt Special Stainless Bubinga Handle

Myojin Riki Seisakusho 180mm Bunka Cobalt Special Stainless Bubinga Handle

$433.59
$433.59
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Hitohira TD 180mm Gyuto Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Nashiji Western

Hitohira TD 180mm Gyuto Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Nashiji Western

$285.22
$285.22
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Misono UX-10 180mm Santoku Swedish Stainless Western Handle

Misono UX-10 180mm Santoku Swedish Stainless Western Handle

$363.00
$363.00
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Sakai Kikumori Nakagawa V10 180mm Santoku VG10 Damascus Oak Handle with Saya

Sakai Kikumori Nakagawa V10 180mm Santoku VG10 Damascus Oak Handle with Saya

$982.41
$982.41
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Hatsukokoro Kurosagi 180mm Bunka Aogami Super Kurouchi San Mai Walnut Handle

Hatsukokoro Kurosagi 180mm Bunka Aogami Super Kurouchi San Mai Walnut Handle

$280.90
$280.90
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Hado Sumi B1D 180mm Bunka Aogami 1 Carbon Damascus Clad Urushi Sakura

Hado Sumi B1D 180mm Bunka Aogami 1 Carbon Damascus Clad Urushi Sakura

$982.41
$982.41
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Shigefusa Kitaeji 180mm Wa-Gyuto 26c3 Suminagashi Magnolia Wood/Horn Ferrule Handle

Shigefusa Kitaeji 180mm Wa-Gyuto 26c3 Suminagashi Magnolia Wood/Horn Ferrule Handle

$2,373.92
$2,373.92
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Hitohira Togashi 180mm Bunka Stainless Clad Shirogami 1 Migaki Ho Wood Handle (D-Shape)

Hitohira Togashi 180mm Bunka Stainless Clad Shirogami 1 Migaki Ho Wood Handle (D-Shape)

$590.60
$590.60
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Sakai Kikumori Nakagawa Seiun 180mm Santoku VG10 Ebony with Saya

Sakai Kikumori Nakagawa Seiun 180mm Santoku VG10 Ebony with Saya

$1,306.52
$1,306.52
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Nigara Hamono 180mm Santoku SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Ebony

Nigara Hamono 180mm Santoku SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Ebony

$446.55
$446.55
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Honke-Kaneso 180mm Kanto Gyuto Carbon Steel Tropical hard wood 1/2 Rosette Rivets Japan 1960s-70s?

Honke-Kaneso 180mm Kanto Gyuto Carbon Steel Tropical hard wood 1/2 Rosette Rivets Japan 1960s-70s?

$198.79
$198.79