ZAKU® Knives 2026 Made in Japan.

Under $200

Every knife here is under ¥30,000, about US$200, and every one is made in Japan.

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About Under $200

The lower price comes from simpler finishes and steels: mostly Blue Steel #2 with a kurouchi finish, plus VG10 damascus, Molybdenum and Ginsan stainless options.

Shapes include santoku, nakiri, petty, bunka and gyuto, from 80 to 220mm. Many people buy their first Japanese knife from this range.

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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.