Japanese Knives Are Up to 47% Off at Amazon

After years of cooking for work and for fun, I’ve developed strong opinions about kitchen tools. For instance, I always buy wooden utensils over plastic, I never sear a steak without this portable hood, and I typically prefer a Japanese knife to any other blade. My reasoning is probably obvious to anyone who has had the privilege of using these knives before, but if you’re new to the product category, all you have to know is that they’re lightweight, razor-sharp, gorgeous, and long-lasting. 

Such excellence typically demands a high price tag, but I found editor-loved brands like Shun, Miyabi, and Global on sale for up to 47% off right now at Amazon. Don’t miss your chance to grab these popular Japanese knives while they’re majorly discounted.  

Best Japanese Knives

• Shun Classic 5.5-Inch Santoku Knife, $95, originally $145
• Miyabi Kaizen II 9.5-Inch Bread Knife, $180, originally $225
• Global Model X 8-Inch Chef’s Knife, $120, originally $160 
• Shun Classic 3.5-Inch Paring Knife, $100, originally $125  
• Kyoku 8-Inch Chef’s Knife, $59 with coupon, $108 
• Zwilling Pro 6.5-Inch Nakiri Knife, $100, originally $188 
• KitchenAid Gourmet 4-Piece Steak Knife Set, $26, originally $40 

Shun Classic 5.5-Inch Santoku Knife 

Marked down to its lowest price in 30 days, Shun’s Classic Santoku Knife is almost too good to be true. The shape of the blade is similar to a Western-style chef’s knife with its downturned tip and slightly curved body, making this the perfect pick for novices and professionals alike. It’s user-friendly, incredibly sharp, and designed to rock and roll with the motion of your chopping. In other words, you can’t go wrong with this brand and this blade, especially while it’s $50 off.    

Miyabi Kaizen II 9.5-Inch Bread Knife 

Miyabi’s bread knife is loved by editors for its “stunning blade, smooth handle, and extra-hard steel.” They elaborated on their choice, writing that it made “short work” of slicing through baguettes and whole tomatoes and that its serrated teeth were so sharp, it required extra attention while cleaning. Since a keen edge is exactly what you want in a knife, heightened observation is a small price to pay.  

Global Model X 8-Inch Chef’s Knife 

Another Food & Wine favorite, Global’s Model X Chef’s Knife is famous for its balance and razor-sharp edge. Combined, the two elements resulted in the most precise cuts during our rigorous tests, yielding the “finest chiffonade of basil.” If precision is your goal, you can’t do better than this Global knife.    

Shun Classic 3.5-Inch Paring Knife 

A staple in my own kitchen, Shun’s paring knife can tackle any task I throw at it. Core tomatoes? Check. Mince shallots? No problem. Dice carrots? Of course. There’s almost nothing it can’t do, including looking amazing on my magnetic knife holder. If a friend or family member ever asks me for a knife recommendation, this is the first one I give them.   

Kyoku 8-Inch Chef’s Knife

Nearly 3,000 Amazon shoppers swear by Kyoku’s 8-inch chef’s knife for kitchen tasks large and small. It’s made of Damascus steel and has a full tang construction, meaning the blade extends through the handle for superior balance. One happy customer, who had owned their model for five years at the time of commenting, wrote that it “handles like a dream and holds sharpness for a long time, too.”   

Zwilling Pro 6.5-Inch Nakiri Knife

Where a santoku knife is designed to rock, a nakiri knife is built for quick up-and-down chops. The motion is ideal for thinly slicing bell peppers, dicing sweet potatoes, and so much more. In fact, shoppers are so in love with Zwilling’s version — and its accompanying 47% discount — that there are only 11 of the knives still left in stock. Don’t wait to add it to your cart. 

KitchenAid Gourmet 4-Piece Steak Knife Set 

The best steak knives can, well, cut through steak with barely any effort at all. They should also feel comfortable in your hand and clean easily. This KitchenAid set has all of these qualities (and more) thanks to its affordable price, Japanese steel blades, and top rack dishwasher-safe design. No wonder it has more than 900 perfect ratings at Amazon.