Unlike the Western-style chef’s knives, which count household names Victorinox, Wüsthoff, Zwilling and others in their ranks, the Japanese chef knife establishment is less obvious to Western shoppers.

But great Japanese chef’s knives aren’t always available on Amazon and other major kitchenware retailers. Here are 9 spots to cop the best Japanese knives money can buy. Chef Knives To Go. A ...

Knives come in all shapes, sizes and styles. The mighty chef's knife is the most popular and most versatile kitchen knife and if you're going to put time, energy, research toward any single knife ...

Best Japanese-style chef’s knife. Misono 440 Series 8.2" Gyuto Knife. $88 at Amazon $100 save $12.

Through Dec. 19, you can save 79% on the 8-piece Seido Japanese Knife Gift Set at the Mashable Shop. Tech Science Life Social Good Entertainment Deals Shopping Games. Search. Cancel.

The Nine-inch Sakana Korouchie Chef Knife has a razor-sharp high-carbon stainless steel blade and a comfortable ergonomic handle, and it’s only $79.99 (reg. $299) for a limited time. Shop for a ...

UPDATE: This knife is now out of stock, but if you're jonesing for an affordable kitchen blade, you can check out the Soulfull 8-inch chef knife that's also on sale for a fraction more ($25.88 ...

Having a Japanese knife makes you a serious chef Descended from samurai swords, artisanal blades inspire sharper cooks. By Francis Lam. Published April 12, 2010 12:01PM (EDT) ...