ZAKU® Knives 2026 Made in Japan.

KiritsukeChef & Slicer Hybrid210-270mm

Kiritsuke knives combine a long, flat edge with an angled tip. How the double-bevel kiritsuke gyuto compares with a classic gyuto.

A prestige blade — traditionally reserved for the head chef.
Long flat profile with an angled tip; slicing and vegetable work in one knife.

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SANTOKU

SANTOKU三徳

All-purpose Home Knife

165-180mm

Safer, user-friendly for beginners; compact for small kitchens. Shorter, taller blade; “three virtues” = meat/fish/veg

PETTY

PETTYペティ

Utility Knife

120-150mm

Perfect companion knife; extremely maneuverable. Mini chef knife profile.

Gyuto

Gyuto牛刀

Japanese Chef’s knife

180-240mm

Most versatile; ideal for someone buying their first Japanese knife. Western-inspired double bevel; curved belly for rocking cuts

Nakiri

Nakiri菜切

Vegetable Knife

165-180mm

Built for vegetables; flat edge keeps full board contact for clean push cuts. Rectangular blade, no tip, thin and light.

Sujihiki

Sujihiki筋引

Slicer

230-300mm

Makes clean, smooth, restaurant-quality protein slices. Long, narrow blade reduces friction.

Deba

Deba出刃

Fish Butchery Knife

165-210mm

Strong enough for bones; essential for whole-fish preparation. Thick spine, heavy weight, single bevel.

Yanagiba

Yanagiba柳刃

Sushi/Sashimi Knife

240-300mm

Traditional sushi craftsmanship; creates glossy, perfect cuts. Single bevel, long blade, razor-thin tip.