Best Henckels Chef's Knives in 2026

MULTI-PURPOSE 8" EXTRA SHARP CHEFS KNIFE - A traditional multi use chef french knife for cooks. It is called Gyuto (Gyutou) Knife in Japan and the best kitchen knife for cutting the block of the meats and fishes. Ideal for cutting steak, beef, pork, and chicken. Also, It can be used to cut vegetables, so it is a utility knife with just one. Compared to a Santoku knife, it has a large curve from the blade edge to the blade edge, making it suitable for cooking using the blade edge.

AUTHENTIC HIGH GRADE JAPANESE QUALITY PERFECT FOR BOTH YOURSELF AND GIFTS - Made in Tokyo, Japan. MASAMOTO official English instruction is included. High quality products manufactured by craftsmen at kitchen knife manufacturer with more than 150 years of history. The blade with excellent sharpness has a sharp bite into the ingredients and the hard to clog. The well curved cutting edge is ideal for Slicing, Chopping, Rocking motion. Also well made thin blade is useful for Paring and Peeling.

BOLSTER COVERED AND DOUBLE EDGE BLADE - For lifetime use, the bolster part covers the handle and prevents water from entering the handle. The cutting edge is the double bevel. Right-handed or left-handed can be used, but the edge is sharpened for right-handed at a ratio of 70: 30, so if you are a left-handed person, sharpening the back of the blade with a whetstone will make it easier to use.

MULTI-PURPOSE 9" EXTRA SHARP CHEFS KNIFE - A traditional multi use chef french knife for cooks. It is called Gyuto (Gyutou) Knife in Japan and the best kitchen knife for cutting the block of the meats and fishes. Ideal for cutting steak, beef, pork, and chicken. Also, It can be used to cut vegetables, so it is a utility knife with just one. Compared to a Santoku knife, it has a large curve from the blade edge to the blade edge, making it suitable for cooking using the blade edge.

AUTHENTIC HIGH GRADE JAPANESE QUALITY PERFECT FOR BOTH YOURSELF AND GIFTS - Made in Tokyo, Japan. MASAMOTO official English instruction is included. High quality products manufactured by craftsmen at kitchen knife manufacturer with more than 150 years of history. The blade with excellent sharpness has a sharp bite into the ingredients and the hard to clog. The well curved cutting edge is ideal for Slicing, Chopping, Rocking motion. Also well made thin blade is useful for Paring and Peeling.

BOLSTER COVERED AND DOUBLE EDGE BLADE - For lifetime use, the bolster part covers the handle and prevents water from entering the handle. The cutting edge is the double bevel. Right-handed or left-handed can be used, but the edge is sharpened for right-handed at a ratio of 70: 30, so if you are a left-handed person, sharpening the back of the blade with a whetstone will make it easier to use.

MASAMOTO SOHONTEN GYUTO CHEF KNIFE: Japanese chef's knife called Gyuto (Gyutou). The Gyuto is the Japanese version of the classic western chef’s knife and is a all-purpose kitchen knife that can perform wide range of tasks, can be used with a variety of different cutting techniques. You can use it for cutting the vast majority of meats, fishes, vegetables and fruits

EXTRA RAZOR SHARP MASAMOTO KS SERIES: Masamoto KS is a professional product line of high-quality Japanese carbon steel knives. The blade is made of Masamoto’s Gyokuhaku-ko "Shirogami White Steel #2" (HRC. 62-63) and is totally handmade not only in forging but also in sharpening, polishing, and finishing stages. This one is the ultimate choice for the ones seeking an extra sharp knife and maximizing the taste of foods. *This is not stainless steel knife.

D-SHAPE JAPANESE WA HANDLE: Lightweight and easy-to-grip d-shaped wooden handle, Ferrule is made of durable natural water buffalo horn. Professional sushi chefs in Japan use this Japanese-style WA handle.

MASAMOTO SOHONTEN PROFESSIONAL USUBA KNIFE: The Usuba knife is a traditional Japanese vegetable knife. The single-bevel thin blade cuts the vegetable and fruits freshly and minimizes the discoloration and change in flavor often caused by oxidation. It is also used for performing the Katsuramuki technique by Japanese chefs. It is suitable for tackling large ingredients, such as cabbages, but it is not recommended for cutting vegetables or fruit with hard skins.

EXTRA RAZOR SHARP MASAMOTO KS SERIES: Masamoto KS is a professional product line of high-quality Japanese carbon steel knives. The blade is made of Masamoto’s Gyokuhaku-ko "Shirogami White Steel #2" (HRC. 62-63) and is totally handmade not only in forging but also in sharpening, polishing, and finishing stages. This one is the ultimate choice for the ones seeking an extra sharp knife and maximizing the taste of foods. *This is not stainless steel knife.

D-SHAPE JAPANESE WA HANDLE: Lightweight and easy-to-grip d-shaped wooden handle, Ferrule is made of durable natural water buffalo horn. Professional sushi chefs in Japan use this Japanese-style WA handle.

MASAMOTO SOHONTEN PROFESSIONAL DEBA KNIFE: The Japanese Deba is an essential sushi chef's knife. This is traditionally used to clean and fillet whole fish, but it is also commonly used for breaking down and dressing poultry and other meat with small bones. The heavy-duty heel section can cut or chop through the bones in small and medium-sized fish and poultry. Also, the thin tip is sensitive enough to cut fish meat fresh and allow the user to can feel whether or not it is touching the bones.

EXTRA RAZOR SHARP MASAMOTO KS SERIES: Masamoto KS is a professional product line of high-quality Japanese carbon steel knives. The blade is made of Masamoto’s Gyokuhaku-ko "Shirogami White Steel #2" (HRC. 62-63) and is totally handmade not only in forging but also in sharpening, polishing, and finishing stages. This one is the ultimate choice for the ones seeking an extra sharp knife and maximizing the taste of foods. *This is not stainless steel knife.

D-SHAPE JAPANESE WA HANDLE: Lightweight and easy-to-grip d-shaped wooden handle, Ferrule is made of durable natural water buffalo horn. Professional sushi chefs in Japan use this Japanese-style WA handle.

MASAMOTO SOHONTEN JAPANESE UTILITY KNIFE: The Petty knife is one of the most used utility knives in the kitchen. This small, multi-purpose knife is used for peeling, slicing, and shaping fruits and vegetables, chopping herbs, making garnishes, and other precision tasks. Since this is a small size, you can also use it in handheld cuts.

EXTRA RAZOR SHARP MASAMOTO SW SERIES: Masamoto SW is a professional product line of high-quality Japanese stainless steel knives and is the stainless version of the KS series. The blade is made of Masamoto’s Swedish Stainless Steel (HRC. 60-61) and is totally handmade not only in forging but also in sharpening, polishing, and finishing stages. This one is the ultimate choice for the ones seeking an extra sharp knife and maximizing the taste of foods without worrying about rust.

D-SHAPE JAPANESE WA HANDLE: Lightweight and easy-to-grip d-shaped wooden handle, Ferrule is made of durable natural water buffalo horn. Professional sushi chefs in Japan use this Japanese-style WA handle.

MASAMOTO SOHONTEN JAPANESE UTILITY KNIFE: The Petty knife is one of the most used utility knives in the kitchen. This small, multi-purpose knife is used for peeling, slicing, and shaping fruits and vegetables, chopping herbs, making garnishes, and other precision tasks. Since this is a small size, you can also use it in handheld cuts.

EXTRA RAZOR SHARP MASAMOTO KS SERIES: Masamoto KS is a professional product line of high-quality Japanese carbon steel knives. The blade is made of Masamoto’s Gyokuhaku-ko "Shirogami White Steel #2" (HRC. 62-63) and is totally handmade not only in forging but also in sharpening, polishing, and finishing stages. This one is the ultimate choice for the ones seeking an extra sharp knife and maximizing the taste of foods. *This is not stainless steel knife.

D-SHAPE JAPANESE WA HANDLE: Lightweight and easy-to-grip d-shaped wooden handle, Ferrule is made of durable natural water buffalo horn. Professional sushi chefs in Japan use this Japanese-style WA handle.

MASAMOTO SOHONTEN PROFESSIONAL SASHIMI KNIFE: Yanagiba knives are used to slice boneless fish fillets for Sashimi and Sushi dishes and skin fish. The single-bevel narrow blade and relatively acute edge angle realize effortless cutting and keep cuts fresh. Also, the long blade allows the fish to be cut in one single drawing motion. This is an essential sushi chef's knife.

EXTRA RAZOR SHARP MASAMOTO KS SERIES: Masamoto KS is a professional product line of high-quality Japanese carbon steel knives. The blade is made of Masamoto’s Gyokuhaku-ko "Shirogami White Steel #2" (HRC. 62-63) and is totally handmade not only in forging but also in sharpening, polishing, and finishing stages. This one is the ultimate choice for the ones seeking an extra sharp knife and maximizing the taste of foods. *This is not stainless steel knife.

D-SHAPE JAPANESE WA HANDLE: Lightweight and easy-to-grip d-shaped wooden handle, Ferrule is made of durable natural water buffalo horn. Professional sushi chefs in Japan use this Japanese-style WA handle.