A sharp knife makes cooking easier, but using the right knife for the right task is the key to precise and trouble-free cuts. At Tomatosharp you will find a wide range of Japanese knives, each tailored to specific tasks. Here is the guide to help you find the perfect knife for your needs!

Gyuto – The versatile chef's knife 🥩🍆

Gyuto is the Japanese version of a Western chef's knife and is as versatile as it is sharp.

• Blade length: 18–24 cm
• Application: Meat, vegetables, fish – this knife does it all!
• Benefits: Curved blade allows for cradle cutting, and the ergonomic handle provides full control.

Gyuto is a must for any home cook who wants one knife that covers most tasks.

Santoku – The knife for "three virtues" 🥦🐟🍖

The name "Santoku" means three virtues - meat, fish and vegetables. This is an all-round knife with a shorter blade.

• Blade length: 14–18 cm
• Application: Finely chopping vegetables, cutting meat and fish.
• Advantages: Flat blade that provides precise cuts with "push cut" technique.

Santoku is perfect for those who want a compact, precise and versatile knife.

Nakiri – The Master of the Vegetable Knife 🥒🥕

The Nakiri is designed to make cutting vegetables a breeze. With its straight edge, it provides clean, precise cuts.

• Blade length: 16 cm
• Application: Shredding, cutting and dicing vegetables.
• Advantages: Flat blade that ensures the entire edge hits the cutting board.

Nakiri is a must for vegetarians and vegetable enthusiasts.

Petty – Universal knife for small jobs 🍎🔪

The Petty knife is perfect for those small tasks that require precision.

• Leaf length: 12–15 cm
• Application: Peeling fruit, trimming meat and small cutting tasks.
• Advantages: Light and agile – ideal for detailed work.

Petty is an ideal complement to larger knives such as Gyuto or Santoku.

Kiritsuke and Bunka – Versatile specialists 🎯🔪

These knives combine versatility with precision and have a distinctive pointed tip.

• Blade length: 16–24 cm
• Application: Meat, vegetables and detailed work with fish.
• Advantages: Pointed tip provides extra precision, while straight edge provides even cuts.

Perfect for those who want a versatile knife with a unique design.

Sujihiki – Trenching knife 🥩🎯

Sujihiki is the ultimate knife for cutting perfect slices of meat and fish.

• Blade length: 24–30 cm
• Application: Slicing and cutting thin slices.
• Benefits: Long, narrow blade provides precise cuts with minimal friction.

A must for precise serving of meat and fish.

Bread knife – The serrated champion 🍞🍅

If you need to cut bread or foods with a hard crust, the bread knife is your best friend.

• Leaf length: 20–25 cm
• Application: Bread, tomatoes and food with a hard outside and soft inside.
• Advantages: Serrated blades that cut without crushing.

A bread knife is indispensable in any kitchen.

Filleting knife – Flexible precision 🐟🔪

The filleting knife gives you full control when removing bones or skin from fish and meat.

• Leaf length: 15–20 cm
• Application: Filleting and trimming.
• Advantages: Flexible blade follows contours perfectly.

Ideal for fish and detailed tasks.

Find your perfect knife at Tomatosharp

With the right knife, cooking becomes a joy! At Tomatosharp, we have a carefully selected range of Japanese knives that are suitable for all tasks in the kitchen. Whether you are a beginner or a pro, we will help you find the knife that will make you a master in the kitchen.