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Japanese Chef Knives: Choosing Your Everyday Blade
Explore blade styles, materials and handle designs, with guidance on choosing a Japanese chef knife for the way you cook.
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Discover Japanese knives, kitchen scissors and mortar-and-pestle sets selected for their materials, thoughtful design and everyday usefulness. From slicing and trimming to grinding sesame and spices, each piece brings care and character to the pleasure of preparing food.
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Sakura Multifunction Japanese Scissors – 8.7 inches (22 cm)
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THE JOURNAL
Explore Japanese Kitchen Craft
Discover the tools behind everyday preparation, from choosing a Japanese chef knife to using a traditional mortar and pestle.
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The Timeless Appeal of the Mortar and Pestle
Discover the Japanese suribachi and surikogi, their uses in the kitchen, and practical guidance on choosing and caring for a set.
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JAPANESE KITCHENWARE
Thoughtful Tools for Everyday Cooking
A good kitchen tool earns its place through use. The way a knife sits in the hand, the shape of a pair of scissors and the texture inside a mortar all contribute to the experience of preparing a meal.
Our Japanese kitchenware collection brings together chef knives, smaller prep knives, kitchen scissors and ceramic mortar-and-pestle sets. Each offers a different way to approach familiar tasks, from slicing vegetables and trimming ingredients to grinding sesame seeds for a dressing.
Choose around the food you cook and the tools you enjoy using. Blade length, handle shape, materials and care requirements are useful details to compare. Explore each product page to find the piece that fits your kitchen routine.
THE COLLECTION
Knives · Scissors · Mortar & pestle sets
EVERYDAY TASKS
Slice · Trim · Grind
WHAT TO COMPARE
Size, materials & handle design
OUR SELECTION
Chosen for thoughtful design & everyday use
NEED TO KNOW
Frequently Asked Questions
Practical answers to help you choose and care for your Japanese kitchenware.
What can I find in this kitchenware collection?
The collection includes Japanese chef knives, smaller prep knives, kitchen scissors and ceramic mortar-and-pestle sets. Browse the product listings for current availability, dimensions and individual features.
Should I choose a chef knife or a smaller prep knife?
Start with the tasks you do most often. A chef knife offers a longer blade for preparing larger ingredients, while a smaller prep knife suits more detailed work with fruit and vegetables. Compare the blade length and handle design on each product page before choosing.
How do I choose kitchen scissors?
Consider what you plan to cut, the overall size and the handle shape. Features vary between models, so check the individual product description for intended uses and any additional functions. Use each pair only for tasks recommended by its maker.
What is a mortar-and-pestle set used for?
A mortar and pestle can be used to crush and grind ingredients such as sesame seeds, herbs and spices, or to combine small quantities of a paste or dressing. Check the size and interior finish of each set to choose one suited to the quantities you prepare.
How should I clean and care for these tools?
Follow the care instructions for each product, as requirements differ between blades, handles and ceramics. Check whether dishwasher use is permitted rather than assuming it is. For knives, use a suitable cutting board and store the blade so its edge is protected.
