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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.

Sakai Kikumori 240mm Gyuto Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Nashiji

Sakai Kikumori 240mm Gyuto Stainless Clad Aogami 2 Nashiji

$655.42
$655.42
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Rolin Knives 175mm Small Chef 52100 Kurouchi Eucalyptus

Rolin Knives 175mm Small Chef 52100 Kurouchi Eucalyptus

$525.78
$525.78
Windmühlenmesser Series 1922 9" Chef Knife Carbon Walnut Handle

Windmühlenmesser Series 1922 9" Chef Knife Carbon Walnut Handle

$538.74
$538.74
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Hitohira Imojiya OKD 180mm Gyuto VG1 Tagayasan

Hitohira Imojiya OKD 180mm Gyuto VG1 Tagayasan

$165.66
$165.66
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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

$594.92
$594.92
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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

$252.09
$252.09
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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)

$443.67
$443.67
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Hitohira Imojiya TH 210mm Gyuto Stainless Pakka

Hitohira Imojiya TH 210mm Gyuto Stainless Pakka

$158.45
$158.45
K Sabatier Authentique 12" Chef Stainless

K Sabatier Authentique 12" Chef Stainless

$276.57
$276.57
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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)

$285.22
$285.22
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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

$532.98
$532.98
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Windmühlenmesser K Chef 9" Stainless Walnut Handle

Windmühlenmesser K Chef 9" Stainless Walnut Handle

$564.67
$564.67
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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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Hitohira TD 165mm Santoku SLD Nashiji Walnut

Hitohira TD 165mm Santoku SLD Nashiji Walnut

$256.41
$256.41
Friedr Herder Pikas 12” Chef Knife Forged Stainless POM

Friedr Herder Pikas 12” Chef Knife Forged Stainless POM

$484.00
$484.00
Windmühlenmesser K Chef 9" Carbon Plum Handle

Windmühlenmesser K Chef 9" Carbon Plum Handle

$521.46
$521.46
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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

$203.11
$203.11
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Hitohira TD 165mm Gyuto SLD Migaki Walnut

Hitohira TD 165mm Gyuto SLD Migaki Walnut

$285.22
$285.22
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Hado Shiosai 210mm Kiritsuke Gyuto SG2 Urushi Oak

Hado Shiosai 210mm Kiritsuke Gyuto SG2 Urushi Oak

$534.42
$534.42
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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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Hitohira Imojiya TH 210mm Gyuto Stainless Ebony

Hitohira Imojiya TH 210mm Gyuto Stainless Ebony

$194.47
$194.47
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Nigara Hamono 185mm Santoku VG XEOS Ebony Handle

Nigara Hamono 185mm Santoku VG XEOS Ebony Handle

$662.62
$662.62
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Sakai Kikumori So-Ten 240mm Gyuto Aogami Super with Saya

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

$1,188.40
$1,188.40
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Hitohira FJ 240mm Kiritsuke Gyuto VG10 Ho Wood

Hitohira FJ 240mm Kiritsuke Gyuto VG10 Ho Wood

$507.05
$507.05
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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)

$439.35
$439.35
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Nigara Hamono 225mm Gyuto VG XEOS Ebony Handle

Nigara Hamono 225mm Gyuto VG XEOS Ebony Handle

$625.17
$625.17
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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

$324.11
$324.11
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Sakai Kikumori Kikuzuki Uzu 240mm Gyuto Aogami 1 with Saya

Sakai Kikumori Kikuzuki Uzu 240mm Gyuto Aogami 1 with Saya

$1,019.87
$1,019.87
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Hitohira Tanaka Ren 180mm Santoku Shirogami 2 Ho Wood

Hitohira Tanaka Ren 180mm Santoku Shirogami 2 Ho Wood

$455.19
$455.19
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Hado Sumi 240mm Gyuto Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Finish Burnt Oak

Hado Sumi 240mm Gyuto Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Finish Burnt Oak

$659.74
$659.74
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J Adams 12" Chef Knife Carbon Steel Pinned Rosewood

J Adams 12" Chef Knife Carbon Steel Pinned Rosewood

$148.37
$148.37
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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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Naozumi Nihonkou 300mm Gyuto Carbon

Naozumi Nihonkou 300mm Gyuto Carbon

$226.16
$226.16
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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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Hatsukokoro Kurosagi 165mm Santoku Aogami Super Kurouchi San Mai Walnut Handle

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

$280.90
$280.90
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Hitohira Imojiya TH 180mm Bunka Aogami Super Pakka

Hitohira Imojiya TH 180mm Bunka Aogami Super Pakka

$293.86
$293.86
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Hitohira TD 240mm Gyuto SLD Migaki Walnut

Hitohira TD 240mm Gyuto SLD Migaki Walnut

$386.05
$386.05
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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

$285.22
$285.22
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Hitohira HG 180mm Gyuto Stainless Tsuchime Damascus Walnut Handle

Hitohira HG 180mm Gyuto Stainless Tsuchime Damascus Walnut Handle

$311.15
$311.15
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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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Friedr Herder 8.5" Wide Chef Stainless Steel Walnut

Friedr Herder 8.5" Wide Chef Stainless Steel Walnut

$90.75
$90.75
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Hatsukokoro Hayabusa 180mm Bunka HAP40 Walnut Handle

Hatsukokoro Hayabusa 180mm Bunka HAP40 Walnut Handle

$314.03
$314.03
Hitohira FJ 270mm Gyuto VG10 Pakka

Hitohira FJ 270mm Gyuto VG10 Pakka

$472.48
$472.48
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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
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

$714.48
$714.48
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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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Hitohira Imojiya TH 180mm Gyuto Stainless Pakka

Hitohira Imojiya TH 180mm Gyuto Stainless Pakka

$135.41
$135.41