Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
It's finally here, the list of the best Japanese kitchen knives for 2026! Today we're recapping our favourite gyutos, santokus, chef knives, and nakiris that you NEED in your knife collection. Whether you're a professional chef, home cook, or foodie, I guarantee one of these blades will fit in your kitchen.
Knives
Hazaki Pro Series Bunka 165mm: knifewear.com/products/hazaki-pro-series-bunka-180mm?_pos=1&_psq=hazaki+pro&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Toshihiro Wakui Shirogami Stainless Migaki Santoku 180mm: knifewear.com/products/toshihiro-wakui-shirogami-stainless-migaki-santoku-180mm?_pos=1&_psq=wakui+180&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Tomita Hamono Nisaku Namiba Bread Knife 270mm: knifewear.com/products/tomita-hamono-nisaku-namiba-bread-knife-270mm?_pos=2&_psq=nisaku&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Fujimoto Nashiji Honesuki 150mm: knifewear.com/products/fujimoto-nashiji-honesuki-150mm?_pos=2&_psq=fujimoto+hone&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Hado Shiosai Bunka 180mm: knifewear.com/products/custom-handle-hado-shiosai-bunka-180mm?_pos=4&_psq=shiosai&_ss=e&_v=1.0
ICHIGO SLD Migaki Gyuto 150mm: knifewear.com/products/ichigo-sld-migaki-ko-santoku-150mm?_pos=2&_psq=ichigo+gyu&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Masamoto KS Hongasumi Sujihiki 270mm: knifewear.com/products/masamoto-ks-hongasumi-sujihiki-270mm?_pos=2&_psq=masamoto+suj&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Shiro Kunimitsu Aogami Kurouchi Chikuzen Bunka 160mm: knifewear.com/products/shiro-kunimitsu-aogami-kurouchi-santoku-160mm?_pos=1&_psq=kunimitsu&_ss=e&_v=1.0
TOJIRO Reppu Kiritsuke Gyuto 210mm: knifewear.com/products/tojiro-reppu-kiritsuke-gyuto-210mm?_pos=2&_psq=reppu&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Kisuke Manaka KOKUENN Hakata 180mm: knifewear.com/products/kisuke-manaka-kokuenn-hakata-180mm
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Intro 0:00
#10 Hazaki Pro Bunka
#9 Wakui Santoku
#8 Nisaku Bread Knife
#7 Fujimoto Nashiji Honesuki
#6 HADO Shiosai Bunka
#5 Ichigo SLD Gyuto
#4 Masamoto Sujihiki
#3 Shiro Kunimitsu Bunka
#2 Tojiro Reppu Kiritsuke
#1 Manaka Kokuenn Hakata
It's finally here, the list of the best Japanese kitchen knives for 2026! Today we're recapping our favourite gyutos, santokus, chef knives, and nakiris that you NEED in your knife collection. Whether you're a professional chef, home cook, or foodie, I guarantee one of these blades will fit in your kitchen.
Knives
Hazaki Pro Series Bunka 165mm: knifewear.com/products/hazaki-pro-series-bunka-180mm?_pos=1&_psq=hazaki+pro&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Toshihiro Wakui Shirogami Stainless Migaki Santoku 180mm: knifewear.com/products/toshihiro-wakui-shirogami-stainless-migaki-santoku-180mm?_pos=1&_psq=wakui+180&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Tomita Hamono Nisaku Namiba Bread Knife 270mm: knifewear.com/products/tomita-hamono-nisaku-namiba-bread-knife-270mm?_pos=2&_psq=nisaku&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Fujimoto Nashiji Honesuki 150mm: knifewear.com/products/fujimoto-nashiji-honesuki-150mm?_pos=2&_psq=fujimoto+hone&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Hado Shiosai Bunka 180mm: knifewear.com/products/custom-handle-hado-shiosai-bunka-180mm?_pos=4&_psq=shiosai&_ss=e&_v=1.0
ICHIGO SLD Migaki Gyuto 150mm: knifewear.com/products/ichigo-sld-migaki-ko-santoku-150mm?_pos=2&_psq=ichigo+gyu&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Masamoto KS Hongasumi Sujihiki 270mm: knifewear.com/products/masamoto-ks-hongasumi-sujihiki-270mm?_pos=2&_psq=masamoto+suj&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Shiro Kunimitsu Aogami Kurouchi Chikuzen Bunka 160mm: knifewear.com/products/shiro-kunimitsu-aogami-kurouchi-santoku-160mm?_pos=1&_psq=kunimitsu&_ss=e&_v=1.0
TOJIRO Reppu Kiritsuke Gyuto 210mm: knifewear.com/products/tojiro-reppu-kiritsuke-gyuto-210mm?_pos=2&_psq=reppu&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Kisuke Manaka KOKUENN Hakata 180mm: knifewear.com/products/kisuke-manaka-kokuenn-hakata-180mm
For all of your knife, sharpening, and kitchen related needs, head to knifewear.com
Find our shirts, hats, and other merch at knifewear.com/collections/shirts-stickers-more
Or visit Knifewear stores in Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, or Vancouver.
Join our community:
▶ Hear about new products, events, and more with our mailing list: knifewear.com/collections/ryusen-fukakuryu
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▶ TikTok: tiktok.com/@knifewear?lang=en
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Intro 0:00
#10 Hazaki Pro Bunka
#9 Wakui Santoku
#8 Nisaku Bread Knife
#7 Fujimoto Nashiji Honesuki
#6 HADO Shiosai Bunka
#5 Ichigo SLD Gyuto
#4 Masamoto Sujihiki
#3 Shiro Kunimitsu Bunka
#2 Tojiro Reppu Kiritsuke
#1 Manaka Kokuenn Hakata
