👉 Where to Start
-
First Japanese Knife?
Tojiro DP Gyuto 210mmStart with a reliable, well-balanced chef knife you can use every day. Easy to maintain and built to perform.
-
Sharpening Set Upgrade
Shop Sharpening SetsA complete whetstone setup for faster sharpening, better edge control, and long-term performance.
-
Experience Carbon Steel Performance
Explore Akifusa RangeFiner edge. Better retention. True carbon steel performance.
Popular Japanese Knife Type & Whetstones
View all-
The Gyuto, or Japanese chef knife, is a multipurpose knife and is...
-
The Santoku is a multi purpose Japanese knife that can also fit...
-
The Petty knife is a utility knife, a small blade style that...
-
OK, so the main problem in knife sharpening is there isn't any...
-
The Nakiri style of Japanese knife is a classic design that has...
-
The Sujihiki knife is a long double-beveled chefs knife, that is made...
-
The Kiritsuke-Gyuto (hybrid) is a variant of the Japanese chef's knife (the...
-
Tsubaki Oil is a natural oil made from the camellia flower and...
-
Honing rods and fine to ultra-fine grit steels.Ideal (in my opinion) for Japanese...
-
Honesuki is a Japanese kitchen knife designed for de-boning and filleting fish...
Real knives, recommended by a chef
The Blade Runner is a carefully curated, online knife shop run by me - Leigh - a professional chef from Newcastle, NSW, with over 20 years of culinary experience.
Read more about Leigh →
Shop Japanese Chef Knives & Whetstones by Brand
-
Shapton Whetstones are a line of premium sharpening stones made in Japan....
-
Tojiro Knives Tojiro knives are some of the best value Japanese knives...
-
Naniwa Abrasive, established in 1941, produces a line of high-quality sharpening stones...
-
Saji Knives – Master Blacksmith from Takefu, Japan Saji Takeshi is a...
Knife Guides & Resources
-
As with any tool in your kitchen, proper maintenance of quality knives is essential to sustaining their performance and longevity. In this article, we break down how you should be cleaning...
Cleaning a Japanese Knife: Ensuring Lasting Sha...
As with any tool in your kitchen, proper maintenance of quality knives is essential to sustaining their performance and longevity. In this article, we break down how you should be cleaning...
-
The best steel for a chef knife will depend on the individual's needs and preferences. Several popular knife steel types are available, each with properties and characteristics that can affect sharpness...
A Guide to the Best Steel for Chef Knives
The best steel for a chef knife will depend on the individual's needs and preferences. Several popular knife steel types are available, each with properties and characteristics that can affect sharpness...
-
Among the plethora of Japanese kitchen knives - each knife designed for specific tasks and unique cutting techniques - there are two popular Japanese knife styles that stand out: the...
Gyuto vs Santoku Knives: Decisive Comparison fo...
Among the plethora of Japanese kitchen knives - each knife designed for specific tasks and unique cutting techniques - there are two popular Japanese knife styles that stand out: the...
-
Flatten your whetstone using the Atoma lapping plate Check out the quick video demonstrating how to flatten, using a Atoma lapping plate
How to: Flatten your whetstone with a Atoma plate
Flatten your whetstone using the Atoma lapping plate Check out the quick video demonstrating how to flatten, using a Atoma lapping plate
Free Shipping!
-
Free shipping Australia wide for orders of $150 and above.
Free Shipping over $150 (Australia only)
Free shipping Australia wide for orders of $150 and above.
-
Must Do knife Care Instructions
Read more about Japanese Knife Care
Learn 10 essential Japanese knife care tips to keep your blade sharp, rust-free, and performing at its best. -
Whetstones
Shop: WhetstonesA Whetstones is used to sharpen the edges of steel tools and implements such as:
knives, scissors, razors, chisels... -
Types of Japanese knives
Shop: Knife typesDon’t get confused by the Japanese knife names! Check out our knife sketches to see the visual differences
-
Japanese steel types for beginners
Read more about Steel typesWhat are the different steel types used in Japanese knives? What are their differences?
