Japanese Kitchen Knife 和包丁

 
 
 

Choosing a Knife to Fit Your Needs

 

Japanese knives come in a wide array of shapes, sizes and types to suit specific uses. While, there are as many as a hundred types of Japanese knives to select from, it is recommended to purchase a knife based on what it will be handled for, how much care will be given to the knife and choosing a quality that best suits your level of skill.