Best High Carbon Stainless Steel Sashimi Knives in 2026

Forged from a single piece of high-carbon 1.4116 German steel

Tempered, taper-ground, and polished for a frightening level of sharpness

Full-tang ABS handle provides a balanced, comfortable grip

✅ Highest quality - our military grade G10 handle, and real 67-layer high carbon Japanese AUS-10 stainless steel is handcrafted by the most experienced knife specialists in the world.

✅ Sharpest Chef Knife – thanks to the 12-degree Damascus steel blade edge, slicing meat, chicken, steak, and sushi /sashimi feels like slicing butter. This full tang, double bevel knife was finished using the traditional 3-step Honbazuke Method.

✅ Perfectly Balanced - our Japanese chef knife (8-inch) is sharp, robust, and comfortable to work with and comes in a beautiful Damascus pattern. The Damascus steel chef knife is made from AUS10 high quality Japanese steel.

✔ 【PREMIUM MATERIAL】KEEMAKE KIKU series Japanese sushi knife is crafted out of premium Japanese 440C high carbon stainless steel with 58+ HRC and have the effect of increasing strength (sharpness and abrasion resistance) and sticky (hard to chip). Recommend Japanese 440c steel Japanese knife because of their characteristics: ease of re-sharpening, good durability and rust resistance, and edge retention.

✔ 【CREATIVE NON STICK COATING】KEEMAKE creatively applied the non-stick black coating on the blade to achieve anti-rust and non-stick ability and ease to clean(it is a hydrophobic coating). The black coating gives the knife a very character.

✔ 【ROSEWOOD HANDLE & G10 ROBUST BOLSTER】Constructed from natural smooth and warm rose wood that feels substantial in the hand. The carbon fiber G10 bolsters, Not only strengthen the knife but also provides a smooth transition from the blade to the handle, and never crack.

TRADITIONAL JAPANESE KNIFE: Prepare the perfect cuts of sushi or sashimi with the Kai 8.25-inch Wasabi Yanagiba Knife.

ULTIMATE SUSHI KNIFE: With it's long, thin blade, this cooking knife is ideal for creating thin slices of raw fish. Simply start with the back of the knife blade and pull it through the fish. The weight of the blade will do all the work.

HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Constructed from high-carbon stainless steel for a corrosion and wear-resistant blade that's easy to sharpen and offers good edge retention.

HIGH QUALITY STAINLESS STEEL: Our 420HC stainless steel blades are heat treated for optimum hardness and edge retention while maintaining the ability to be sharpened to a razor edge. The steel used is perfect for kitchen specific tasks because of its corrosion resistance, preventing it from oxidizing with rust when it comes to contact with meat, fruits and vegetables. Our steel blades run the length of the knife and through the handle for a full-tang design.

SINGLE BEVEL KNIFE EDGE: Traditional Japanese knives in the hands of premier chefs are usually of a single bevel ground edge in order to give the most precise and sharp edge. Our blades are meticulously sharpened to a 15° edge on the right side while the other side remains flat. A conventional Compound edge is sharpened on both sides usually resulting in a 30° edge which is not as sharp. Our design gives you an incredibly sharp edge while you cut and a flat side helps to separate food slices.

FULL-TANG TRADITIONAL ROSEWOOD HANDLE: We wanted the handle of our knives to be able to remain in great working condition and maintain the test of time through use and ware. We thought of no other material to use in our handles than Rosewood. Praised for its natural ability to be strong and heavy while being able to maintain a polish. Using Rosewood and our full-tang knife design allows the blade to run throughout the Rosewood handle, giving you a balanced feel when manipulating your knife.

Manufactured in Germany

Special formula high carbon NO STAIN steel

SIGMAFORGE knife is forged from a single piece of solid steel

Professional chefs knife: This multifunctional chef knife with super sharp edges and perfect curvature(10-15°per side) meets all the chef's requirements for the knife. The razor-sharp forged edge can hold its sharpness for a long lifetime and makes slicing meat, chicken, steak, and sushi / sashimi feel like slicing butter. The well weighted Chefs Knife with rounded handles requires minimal effort whether you’re chopping, slicing, dicing or mincing.

VG10 Damascus Steel knife: This chef knife features an ultra sharp VG10 Vacuum Heat Treated Japanese super steel cutting core at 62+ Rockwell hardness: extraordinary performance and edge retention. 66 layers of premium high-carbon stainless steel layers ensure exceptional strength, durability and stain resistance. Minimal Slicing Resistance.

Durable G10 handle for pro chefs: The ultra-premium G-10 handle of the Japanese Damascus Chef Knife, which is designed for superior control, agility and comfort, has gone through special treatment, making it extremely impervious to heat, moisture, cold with military grade strength and life-long sturdiness. Even if you use this chefs knife for a long time, you won't feel tired and uncomfortable no matter your hand size or where you grip.

[Premium Quality] Our knife is made up of 73 layers of Damascus steel(10Cr15CoMoV steel core),which is a Chinese stainless steel equivalent to Japanese VG10 steel.and the forging process of the knife provides our customers with the high quality sharp Damascus steel kitchen knife for the ultimate sophisticated cutting experience.

[Ultra-Sharpness Damascus Steel Blade] Our blade is made up of 73 layers of Damascus steel. The 10Cr15CoMoV high carbon steel is selected for the steel core, whose hardness is stable at 60 ± 2HRC, for that ultra-sharpness and durability of the blade,The Damascus steel contains Cr, Mo, Co ingredient, making the blade more rust-resistant, more wear-resistant,better sharpness.

[Dalbergia Wood Handle] The handle of the blade is made from dalbergia wood, which will not shrink or deform. The handle size, length and shape are ergonomically designed to provide better grip, comfort, agility and reduce fatigue that is caused even after prolonged use. Please note that there may be differences in the color and he texture of the handle because of the different growth location and seasons.

Razor sharp, high-carbon, stain-resistant German steel resists rust, corrosion, and discoloration

Single-edge blade is taper ground with a fine stone finish

Offered with a traditional wood handle

Professional Chef Knife- This chef knife with super sharp edges and perfect curvature(10-15°per side) caters all the requirements of chefs for the knife. The razor-sharp forged edge can hold its sharpness for a long time period and makes meat, sushi and sashimi feel like butter when slicing. Alone with that, the well weighted chef knife with rounded handles requires minimal effort whether chopping, slicing or mincing.

VG10 Damascus Steel- This sharpest chef knife features an ultra sharp VG10 Vacuum Heat Treated Japanese super steel cutting core at 62+ Rockwell hardness: extraordinary performance and edge retention. 66 layers of premium high-carbon stainless steel layers ensure exceptional strength, durability and stain resistance. Minimal Slicing Resistance.

Durable G10 Handle-The ultra-premium G-10 handle of the Japanese Damascus Chef Knife, which is designed for superior control, agility and comfort, has gone through special treatment, making it extremely impervious to heat, moisture, cold with military grade strength and life-long sturdiness. Even if you use this chefs knife for a long time, you won't feel tired and uncomfortable no matter your hand size or where you grip.

PREMIUM SASHIMI CHEF KNIVES - Hand forged, hand sharpened and hand assembled in a traditional method involving a 40-step process.

HIGH CARBON STAINLESS STEEL - Chefs Knife Blade features a core of ultra hard high carbon and stain resistant steel.The handle is made by high quality color wood, which is comfortable, stability and well balanced when holding to use. The light weight and ergonomic design make the chef knife feels quite balanced and you won’t feel finger numbness

ULTRA LIGHT BEECH WOOD HANDLE - Ultra-light wood handle means this Sashimi knife can travel and be used without fatigue.

2mm Blade, rust-resistant, exceptionally sharp, made out of high carbon and keeps the edge for a long time

Pakka wood handle

Made of MOLYBDENUM STEEL

Size: Base material thickness: Approx. 0.1 inches (2.5 mm), Blade length: Approx. 10.2 inches (260 mm)

Weight: 6.1 oz (170 g)

Material: Blade: Original stainless steel MBS-26; Material Details: 0.9% carbon, 13% chrome, molybdenum, vanadium

INOX Aus-10 is commonly used in high-end Japanese knives and provides a good foundation to build a knife with well-rounded attributes. While very similar to AUS-8, the increased carbon content in AUS-10 Stainless Steel results in a knife with higher edge retention and durability. The quality of the steel together with its expert craftsmanship makes this a professional quality chefs knife with an excellent blend of razor sharpness, durability, and comfort that is unrivaled in its price range.

One of the most essential knives a chef can have is a Japanese slicing knife known as a Sujihiki knife. The Sujihiki is a slicing knife with a long narrow blade that smoothly slices through meat or vegetables and preserves the integrity of each ingredient's freshness. The Sujihiki slicer is perfect for fabricating large roasts to thinly slicing cucumbers or smoked salmon.

From slicing filets of fish fresh from the fish monger to carving a roast chicken straight from the oven, even the simplest tasks are elevated with a handcrafted knife that is as beautiful as it is functional. Every knife from Yoshihiro is handcrafted by master artisans creating a unique one-of-a-kind work of art.

MASTER CRAFTSMANSHIP - Handcrafted in Sakai Japan, where more than 90% of Japanese professional chef knives are produced. It is produced one at a time manually by highly skilled master artisans. It outperforms industrially mass produced products from every aspect. The master craftsmanship shines through in every single product. The unparalleled performances make you feel standing at the pinnacle of cooking! Sheath is sold separately.

RAZOR SHARPNESS - Ready to use out of the box with ruthless sharpness. The special Japanese steel, Yasuki Shiroko (White Steel) #2 with high carbon content (1.1~1.2%) is forged with soft iron to make Awase construction (HRC 62-63). It gives exceptional sharpness, edge retention, durability, and ease of sharpening at the same time. Just pull the knife towards your sashimi with least pressure to get shining clean cuts with maximum integrity! It’s single-edged for right handers.

SUSHI SASHIMI SPECIALIST - The Yanagiba knife is designed to slice delicate fish for sushi and sashimi. The blade is made according to the Japanese tradition, with Shinogi on the front side and Urasuki on the back. It effortlessly sails through fibers of fish flesh without a trace of crushing and tearing to produce a shining paper thin slice with one stroke. The ergonomically designed D-shape Magnolia wood handle and perfectly balanced construction make you comfortable at each use.

One-piece, fully stamped with a 15 degree precision edge and a closed bolster collar.

Satin finish blade composed of high carbon, molybdenum vanadium steel.

Carbonized treated bamboo handle.

【Unique & Pure natural】Every Damascus knife is unique. The beautiful textures on the blade forged by extraordinary craftsmanship, called Tsuchime (“Hammered pattern”). An unique Damascus blades and a Pure Natural Ebony handle made a perfect Butcher's knife for YOUSUNLONG.

【Trustworthy & Professional】YOUSUNLONG Butcher's Knives are made of Japan 67 layer HIGH CARBON CONTENT steel core Damascus steel, HRC (hardness) 60±. Designed to break down large cuts of meat and poultry, from pork ribs, to salmon heads, skinned fruits and vegetables. The curved profile and pointed tip can get between the bones even joints, which can effectively separate the bone and the meat. Perfectly meet the needs of a professional chef or butcher in handling meat.

【Comfortable & Durable】Handle the 430 double elbow is integrated die casting,and the outer layer is covered with Pure Natural Leadwood handle, the unique texture on the handle enhances the overall layering, and the feeling of unevenness can also prevent slipping more effectively, reducing operator fatigue.

TRADITIONAL JAPANESE KNIFE: Prepare the perfect cuts of sushi or sashimi with the Shun 10.5-inch Dual Core Yanagiba Knife. This kitchen knife has the same length, weight and single-beveled design of traditional Japanese yanagiba.

ULTIMATE SUSHI KNIFE: With a blade stock thicker than the rest of the Dual Core series, this cooking knife has the heft and rigidity to glide through cuts with ease. A gentle hollow grind on the back of the blade eases food release.

HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: This sashimi knife features 71 alternating micro-layers of high-carbon, high-chromium VG10 and VG2 stainless steel for a long-lasting, high-performance, razor-sharp cutting edge.

Proprietary dexsteel high-carbon, high-alloy stainless steel for enhanced sharpness

Superior blade shape for easy cutting

Unique blade geometry for long lasting, easily restored performance

Left-Handed Sashimi Knife

Japanese kitchen knives made of stainless steel using Japanese sword forging techniques

Lumber thickness: 2.5mm (0.09 in) Blade length 240mm (9.4 in)　Weight: 120g (4.2 oz)

This bundle includes 2 items. One 6.5” Serbian chef knife, one 8” chef knife.

The carbon steel blade of our Serbian chef knife is 6.5 inch long with a double-sided sharp edge. It allows you to slice a large chunk of beef with great ease while still having the ability to chop the finest onions. The unique sharpness of the knife and multiple uses make this all-in-one knife a great multitasking tool for your kitchen.

The 8 inch chef's knife is a multi-purpose knife with a wide and curved blade, which can be used for cutting meat, fish and vegetables. It has a hard, super-sharp blade and an octagonal wooden handle that's extremely comfortable and feels secure in the hand. The blade is beveled to a very thin, very acute angle, which makes it extraordinarily sharp.

【Perfect Slicing Sashimi Sushi Knife】- The ruthlessly sharp edge is handcrafted by seasoned artisans to a mirror polish at 12-15°single side. Because of its special single-sided and sharp blade without crushing or tearing the structure of the ingredients, it's able to slice sashimi and sushi into thin slices.

【High-carbon Stainless Steel Blade】- This 10 inch sharp sushi knives is Manufactured with High Carbon Stainless Steel 5cr15mov, at HRC 56-58 hardness, the sharpness is 80-100. Sashimi knife boasts unrivaled performance and incredible edge retention.

【Ergonomic Pakkawood Handle】 - The Ergonomic Handle of this single-edged sashimi knife has perfect grip and great balance, so you don't need to spend too much energy while slicling, very comfortable to hold. This handle also provide optimal performance,water resistance,stability.

Sharp and Efficient - Crafted with premium 5Cr15MoV High Carbon Stainless Steel. This 9.5 inch Sushi Knife is combined with hardness(HMR56-58) and sharpeness(80-100). This long and slender Asian Japanese knife is easy to fillet a whole medium-size fish effectively while preserving the structure, integrity, and freshness of the fish.

Ergonomic Chestnut Shape Wood handle - The Wenge wood is porous and fine-grained, which makes it less likely to split and retain its grip, acting as a seamless junction between the handle and the knife blade not only strengthen the knife but also provides a smooth transition from the blade to the handle. Save energy and very comfortable to hold.

Single-Bevel Urasuki Blade for Right-Hand Users - The urasuki is the concave surface on the backside of this sushi knife blade that creates an air pocket when the blade is slicing through food, used to highlight different textures of fish in their techniques. This helps to reduce drag and creates a smoother surface, so you can make faster, nicer cuts. It also works to prevent the food from sticking to the knife.

[Traditional Craftsmanship] HEZHEN Hammered Damascus kitchen knives are made by traditional craftsmanship-crafted and hand-sharpened.After the vacuum cryogenic heat treatment, the core hardness is as high as 62°. It is suitable for food preparation except for hard objects such as bones.The hammered surface reduces the resistance of the knives to the food and helps the food to be released. Although the appearance is very beautiful, the cleaning is limited to hand washing.

[High Quality Blade Material] Kitchen knives are made of 73 layers powder steel (14Cr14MoVNb). The internal element crystals are uniform and the quality is consistent during smelting. Therefore, the quality of the knives are manufactured reliably with its sharpness and uniform texture.It is more durable and sharp than traditional Damascus steel and VG10.

[Rosewood Handle] With Ergonomic design, natural rosewood handle + mosaic brass nails,it provides a safe and comfortable grip, which can reduce the fatigue of the palm and wrist after using the kitchen knife for a long time.

Kitchen Cutting Expert - Huusk Japan cleaver & Sushi Knife are designed distinctive labor-saving cutting curved blade, the best tool for disjointing cuts, and carving thicker meat. It can cut vegetables well, and flatten garlic as a versatile kitchen knife.

An Eye-catching Butcher & Slicing Knife- The rosewood handle is nicely sealed and capped with a beautiful metal emblem to be a sturdy and elegant wooden block. A slip-resistant coating on the handle makes it a great grip. The well-crafted hammered pattern on the blade enhances the hardness and collect ability of this knife.

Outstanding Performance - Huusk hand forged cleaver & Sushi knife say it all! A highly precise processing wide blade Knife with a sharp pointed tip comes from professional Japanese masters. Three steps to sharpen the edge from 30° and then 20°, and finally to 17°, making it a razor-sharp work of art.

This bundle includes 4 items. One 5" utility knife, one 5.5" boning knife, one 7" vegetable cleaver and one 8" chef knife.

The steel core of the knife was made of 10Cr15CoMov. This is a high carbon chromium bearing steel that is corrosion resistant. The steel is known to keep its cutting edge and has good corrosion resistance. Blades made from this grade of steel are also easy to sharpen. 10Cr15CoMov is one of the most popular knife steels in the world and is a great value in terms of price and quality.

The hexagonal handle of these knives was designed to incorporate traditional Japanese crafting techniques. This kind of knife handle style is usually used by Japanese advanced sashimi knives, which has complex technology and high technical and artistic value.

【AUS-10 Super Damascus Steel】Huusk Damascus kitchen knife is crafted from 67 layers of Damascus steel. The core layer is AUS-10, wrapped by 33 layers of high-carbon stainless steel layers on each side. Folded hammered and welded to create a unique Damascus pattern. The Rockwell hardness of our Damascus knife reaches 62+ HRC, which greatly improves edge retention, stain resistance, and sharpness.

【Unique Handle】Our Damascus steel chef knife’s handle was designed by a famous Japanese designer. The front part of the handle is made of resin in a brilliant blue tone; the middle part is made of inlayed wooly stones. Centered in the full-tang handle is a brass mosaic, creating a unique and elegant appearance. The back part is made of magic resin, with the antiquity of the wood and the crystal clarity of the resin forming a harmonious crash. Except for the unique design, the balance is also exc

【Sharpness is the Key】Individually handcrafted by expert bladesmiths in the traditional 3-step Honbazuke method to 12° per side, ensuring swift, effortless cuts. The smooth V-shaped edge dramatically reduces friction, making the cutting like the wind. Each cut can firmly lock the nutrition and moisture, and restore the original flavor of ingredients.

Winco Stäl series is sure to be most economically priced line that offers the same level of quality and performance as others costing twice as much.

Offering the benefits of both a cook’s knife and a vegetable cleaver, this versatile Asian style knife can easily accomplish a variety of typical slicing, dicing, mincing and other kitchen tasks.

Razor-sharp X50 Cr MoV15 German steel blade boasts excellent resistance to tear and wear, as well as to food pigments and acids.

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.

[Sharp Damascus Steel Blade] The Yarenh knife is crafted with highest quality Damascus steel.The blade of the knife is equipped with 67 layers of Damascus steel and the 10Cr15CoMoV high carbon steel is selected for the steel core, whose hardness is stable at 60 ± 2HRC, for that ultra-sharpness and durability of the blade.The Damascus steel contains Cr, Mo, Co ingredient,making the blade more rust-resistant,more wear-resistant,better sharpness.

[African Sandalwood Handle] The triple riveted natural wood handle of the knife is constructed with African Sandalwood which is natural solid wood providing you an authentic design and strong grip with durability. Please note that due to the different cutting season, wood location and growth environment, there could be certain differences in the color and texture of the handle, which is a normal phenomenon and cannot be avoided.

[Ergonomic Design for Multi-Purpose Use] Our knife is made from the Damascus steel(10Cr15CoMoV steel core), which is a Chinese stainless steel equivalent to Japanese VG10 steel, and the forging process of the knife provides our customers with the highest quality Damascus steel kitchen knife for the ultimate sophisticated cutting experience.The sharp blade and wooden handle ergonomic design makes it an ideal knife for poultry, fish, and as a vegetable etc.