{"title":"Japanese Kitchen Knives","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrowse our Japanese Kitchen Knives collection, featuring premium knives crafted in Japan using time-honoured techniques and high-quality steel. Renowned for their exceptional sharpness, precision and balance, Japanese kitchen knives are a favourite among home cooks and professional chefs alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're preparing vegetables, slicing meat or creating delicate cuts for seafood, Japanese knives are designed to deliver clean, accurate results with less effort. This collection includes a variety of blade styles to suit different cooking techniques and skill levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic kitchen knives made in Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable as chef's knives, santoku knives, nakiri knives, utility knives, paring knives and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality Japanese stainless steel and high-carbon steel blades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional sharpness for precise slicing, chopping and dicing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComfortable, well-balanced handles for greater control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for home kitchens, professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuying Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a Japanese kitchen knife based on the foods you prepare most often. A santoku knife is a versatile choice for everyday cooking, while a nakiri knife is ideal for vegetables. Gyuto knives offer all-purpose performance similar to a Western chef's knife, making them a popular option for a wide range of kitchen tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese knives are designed for precision and should be cared for properly. Hand wash and dry your knife immediately after use, store it safely and sharpen it using a suitable whetstone or knife sharpener to maintain its edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are Japanese kitchen knives so popular?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese kitchen knives are known for their outstanding sharpness, precision and craftsmanship. They are designed to produce clean, accurate cuts, making food preparation easier and helping preserve the texture and appearance of ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between a santoku and a chef's knife?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kingofknives.com.au\/collections\/santoku-knives\" title=\"santoku knife\"\u003esantoku knife\u003c\/a\u003e has a shorter, flatter blade that performs well for slicing, chopping and dicing. A chef's knife usually has a longer curved blade, making it better suited to rocking cuts and handling larger ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Japanese kitchen knives suitable for everyday cooking?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Japanese kitchen knives are designed for daily use and are suitable for preparing vegetables, meat, seafood and herbs. Choosing the right knife for each task will help achieve the best cutting performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I care for a Japanese kitchen knife?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash your knife with warm water and dry it immediately after use. Store it safely in a knife block, sheath or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kingofknives.com.au\/collections\/magnetic-knife-racks\" title=\"magnetic knife rack\"\u003emagnetic knife rack\u003c\/a\u003e, and sharpen it regularly to maintain its fine cutting edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Japanese kitchen knife should I choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA santoku or gyuto is a great all-purpose option for most home cooks. If you regularly prepare vegetables, a nakiri knife is an excellent choice, while smaller utility and paring knives are ideal for detailed food preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kosturc1","title":"Kostur Classic Petite - 13.5cm","description":"KOSTUR CLASSIC blades are made with Molybdenum Stainless Steel with a hardness of 55 (± 1) HRC. The Stainless Steel blades are razor sharp. The unique skill of heat treatment and grinding, edging gives the knife the best possible function. The blades have a double-sided edge. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Handles:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe stylish handle made of hip-up durable polypropylene resin can be lessen the strength while cooking. The resin is particularly robust and resistant to moisture. The form is quite a Japanese traditional motif and function.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE EDGE AND SHARPENING :\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe strongly recommend hand-washing and hand drying of the knife directly after use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor protecting the life of the blade, never cut deep-frozen foodstuffs or thick fish bones except when using the Deba (Fish Bone Knife), and never use it over direct flames. This will keep the blade sharp much longer. You will need the regular sharpening for the maintenance. When you sharpen the blade, we recommend using the Whetstone for the regular maintenance\u0026amp;\u003cbr\u003eWe canÕt sell knives to minors. ToÊensure that knives are only sold to those over 18 years of age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This product will require your identity being verified \u0026amp; the item will be shipped requiring signature on delivery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe apologies for the few minutes this extra step takes but we need to do our part to keeping our streets safe.\"","brand":"Kostur","offers":[{"title":"KosturC1 \/ KosturC1 \/ Available online and select stores","offer_id":40092873785410,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1084\/8390\/products\/803-663ClassicPetite12cm_2_1024x1024_8119fa17-32f7-414b-a889-68d4c91bd209.webp?v=1753090410"},{"product_id":"kosturc2","title":"Kostur Classic Santoku  - 13.5cm","description":"KOSTUR CLASSIC blades are made with Molybdenum Stainless Steel with a hardness of 55 (± 1) HRC. The Stainless Steel blades are razor sharp. The unique skill of heat treatment and grinding, edging gives the knife the best possible function. The blades have a double-sided edge. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Handles:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe stylish handle made of hip-up durable polypropylene resin can be lessen the strength while cooking. The resin is particularly robust and resistant to moisture. The form is quite a Japanese traditional motif and function.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE EDGE AND SHARPENING :\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe strongly recommend hand-washing and hand drying of the knife directly after use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor protecting the life of the blade, never cut deep-frozen foodstuffs or thick fish bones except when using the Deba (Fish Bone Knife), and never use it over direct flames. This will keep the blade sharp much longer. You will need the regular sharpening for the maintenance. When you sharpen the blade, we recommend using the Whetstone for the regular maintenance\u0026amp;\u003cbr\u003eWe canÕt sell knives to minors. ToÊensure that knives are only sold to those over 18 years of age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This product will require your identity being verified \u0026amp; the item will be shipped requiring signature on delivery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe apologies for the few minutes this extra step takes but we need to do our part to keeping our streets safe.\"","brand":"Kostur","offers":[{"title":"KosturC2 \/ KosturC2 \/ Available online and select stores","offer_id":40092873752642,"sku":null,"price":71.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1084\/8390\/products\/803-656ClassicSantokuSmall-135cm_1024x1024_e5aabc03-bc0d-431f-a430-502d3cc8b429.webp?v=1753090409"},{"product_id":"kosturc6","title":"Kostur Classic Paring - 9cm","description":"KOSTUR CLASSIC blades are made with Molybdenum Stainless Steel with a hardness of 55 (± 1) HRC. The Stainless Steel blades are razor sharp. The unique skill of heat treatment and grinding, edging gives the knife the best possible function. The blades have a double-sided edge. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Handles:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe stylish handle made of hip-up durable polypropylene resin can be lessen the strength while cooking. The resin is particularly robust and resistant to moisture. The form is quite a Japanese traditional motif and function.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE EDGE AND SHARPENING :\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe strongly recommend hand-washing and hand drying of the knife directly after use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor protecting the life of the blade, never cut deep-frozen foodstuffs or thick fish bones except when using the Deba (Fish Bone Knife), and never use it over direct flames. This will keep the blade sharp much longer. You will need the regular sharpening for the maintenance. When you sharpen the blade, we recommend using the Whetstone for the regular maintenance\u0026amp;\u003cbr\u003eWe canÕt sell knives to minors. ToÊensure that knives are only sold to those over 18 years of age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This product will require your identity being verified \u0026amp; the item will be shipped requiring signature on delivery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe apologies for the few minutes this extra step takes but we need to do our part to keeping our streets safe.\"","brand":"Kostur","offers":[{"title":"KosturC6 \/ KosturC6 \/ Available online and select stores","offer_id":40092873490498,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1084\/8390\/products\/802-796ClassicParing9cm_2_1024x1024_50260d27-c184-4a2d-abd0-f274ef5f4698.webp?v=1753090408"},{"product_id":"kosturc9","title":"Kostur Classic Sashimi - 21cm","description":"KOSTUR CLASSIC blades are made with Molybdenum Stainless Steel with a hardness of 55 (± 1) HRC. The Stainless Steel blades are razor sharp. The unique skill of heat treatment and grinding, edging gives the knife the best possible function. The blades have a double-sided edge. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Handles:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe stylish handle made of hip-up durable polypropylene resin can be lessen the strength while cooking. The resin is particularly robust and resistant to moisture. The form is quite a Japanese traditional motif and function.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE EDGE AND SHARPENING :\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe strongly recommend hand-washing and hand drying of the knife directly after use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor protecting the life of the blade, never cut deep-frozen foodstuffs or thick fish bones except when using the Deba (Fish Bone Knife), and never use it over direct flames. This will keep the blade sharp much longer. You will need the regular sharpening for the maintenance. When you sharpen the blade, we recommend using the Whetstone for the regular maintenance\u0026amp;\u003cbr\u003eWe canÕt sell knives to minors. ToÊensure that knives are only sold to those over 18 years of age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This product will require your identity being verified \u0026amp; the item will be shipped requiring signature on delivery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe apologies for the few minutes this extra step takes but we need to do our part to keeping our streets safe.\"","brand":"Kostur","offers":[{"title":"KosturC9 \/ KosturC9 \/ Available online and select stores","offer_id":40092873424962,"sku":null,"price":83.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1084\/8390\/products\/803-700ClassicSashimi21cm_1024x1024_86ade1b8-b69c-4400-a573-1f93788eabcd.webp?v=1753090403"},{"product_id":"kosturc10","title":"Kostur Classic Carver - 21 cm","description":"KOSTUR CLASSIC blades are made with Molybdenum Stainless Steel with a hardness of 55 (± 1) HRC. The Stainless Steel blades are razor sharp. The unique skill of heat treatment and grinding, edging gives the knife the best possible function. The blades have a double-sided edge. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Handles:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe stylish handle made of hip-up durable polypropylene resin can be lessen the strength while cooking. The resin is particularly robust and resistant to moisture. The form is quite a Japanese traditional motif and function.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE EDGE AND SHARPENING :\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe strongly recommend hand-washing and hand drying of the knife directly after use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor protecting the life of the blade, never cut deep-frozen foodstuffs or thick fish bones except when using the Deba (Fish Bone Knife), and never use it over direct flames. This will keep the blade sharp much longer. You will need the regular sharpening for the maintenance. When you sharpen the blade, we recommend using the Whetstone for the regular maintenance.\u0026amp;\u003cbr\u003eWe canÕt sell knives to minors. ToÊensure that knives are only sold to those over 18 years of age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This product will require your identity being verified \u0026amp; the item will be shipped requiring signature on delivery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe apologies for the few minutes this extra step takes but we need to do our part to keeping our streets safe.\"","brand":"Kostur","offers":[{"title":"KosturC10 \/ KosturC10 \/ Available online and select stores","offer_id":40092873392194,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1084\/8390\/products\/classiccarver.webp?v=1753090402"},{"product_id":"kosturc11","title":"Kostur Classic Deba - 16cm","description":"KOSTUR CLASSIC blades are made with Molybdenum Stainless Steel with a hardness of 55 (± 1) HRC. The Stainless Steel blades are razor sharp. The unique skill of heat treatment and grinding, edging gives the knife the best possible function. The blades have a double-sided edge. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Handles:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe stylish handle made of hip-up durable polypropylene resin can be lessen the strength while cooking. The resin is particularly robust and resistant to moisture. The form is quite a Japanese traditional motif and function.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE EDGE AND SHARPENING :\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe strongly recommend hand-washing and hand drying of the knife directly after use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor protecting the life of the blade, never cut deep-frozen foodstuffs or thick fish bones except when using the Deba (Fish Bone Knife), and never use it over direct flames. This will keep the blade sharp much longer. You will need the regular sharpening for the maintenance. 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