Best Japanese Kitchen Knives for Home Cooks in 2025

Japanese kitchen knives: thinner blades, harder steel, sharper edges that last longer.

Rank Knife Price
1st Shun Classic 8″ ~$150–185
2nd Global G-2 ~$100–130
3rd Miyabi Birchwood ~$250–300
4th Mac MTH-80 ~$155–175

Knife Care Tips

Always hand-wash, use wooden cutting board, sharpen with whetstone.