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Japanese-Style Chef Knife · 8" (20 cm)

$66.99

A Japanese-style stainless steel chef knife with a thin grind and a flat belly for clean push cuts every day.

Stainless steel
Thin grind
8" blade
Hand-wash

What's in the box

011 × Japanese-style chef knife

SKU CJCF132024301AZ

In stock — arrives 5–10 business days (US) · 6–10 (UK)

Description

An 8" chef knife ends up doing most of the work in a home kitchen, so it is worth having the right one. This one has a Japanese-style profile: a flatter edge than a Western knife, ground thin, so it passes through an onion instead of wedging it apart.

At 8" (20 cm), it is long enough to cross most things on a board in one stroke and short enough to stay controlled near the tip. The flatter belly suits push-cutting and chopping more than rocking.

It is a good everyday choice for vegetables, herbs and boneless protein. Hand-wash and dry it, and hone it between prep sessions to keep the thin edge true.

Materials & Care

Stainless steel ground thin, with a flatter belly than a Western chef knife. Hand-wash and dry it at once. Hone it regularly and keep it on a magnetic strip or in a block rather than loose in a drawer.

Shipping & Returns

Complimentary standard shipping to the United States and United Kingdom, with no minimum spend. Orders are prepared within 1–3 business days. US delivery is typically 5–10 business days after dispatch, UK 6–10 business days.

Technical Specifications

Blade: Stainless steel Profile: Japanese-style, flat belly Blade length: About 8" (20 cm) Grind: Thin, for push-cutting Care: Hand-wash only Sold as: 1 knife

A flatter edge for push cuts

Instead of rocking on a curved belly, you push the blade forward and down through the food. More of the edge meets the board on each stroke, so scallions and herbs cut through fully instead of staying joined. It takes a little practice if you are used to a Western knife.

A comfortable working length

Eight inches gives enough reach for a whole bell pepper or a large chicken breast without feeling heavy or oversized. It fits a standard cutting board and a typical knife block or magnetic strip. Most cooks find it the easiest length to control.