Best Asian Knives 2026

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Last Updated - 27.03.2026

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Wakoli

Wakoli 4DM-HOL-EDB Damask Knife Set

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9.8

Exceptional

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Precision thanks to traditionally ground blades - The manual grinding on water stones gives each cutting edge of the chef's knives in the set its exceptional sharpness. The polished blade pull allows precise pressure and pull cuts, while the uniform geometry guarantees a quiet, clean cutting pattern.
Knife set for any cutting task - The 4-piece damask kitchen knife set includes a Santoku knife with 17 cm blade and 29 cm total length, a meat knife with 18 cm blade and 30 cm total length, a small Santoku knife with 12.5 cm blade and 22.5 cm total length as well as a vegetable knife with 8.5 cm blade and 19.5 cm Total length Ideal for precise cuts of vegetables, fish and meat - everything from versatile utility knives to fine cutting knives included.
HIGH QUALITY MATERIALS FOR PRECISE RESULTS - Crafted from 67 layers of Damascus steel with VG10 core (hardness 60±2HRC), the blades of these sharp damask kitchen knives offer enormous sharpness, durability and high edge retention.
Gift boxed - ideal as a gift set - The knife set comes in a high-quality gift box. A stylish presentation for ambitious hobby chefs, professionals and connoisseurs who value design, quality and function - a damask kitchen knife set for the highest demands and a great gift for cooking enthusiasts.
Ergonomic handles made of elegant pakka wood - The pakka wood handles of these professional kitchen knives sit comfortably in the hand and provide secure control even during longer work. The balanced connection between handle and blade creates perfect balance for fatigue-free cutting and precise guidance.

139,00 €
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SHAN ZU

SHAN ZU Damask Santoku Knife, 18 cm Japanese Kitchen Knife Made of SG2 Powder Steel, Hand-Forged Professional Chef's Knife Made of 91 Layers Damascus Steel, Ergonomic Maple Handle - White Tiger Series

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9.7

Exceptional

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Real Damascus knife with luxurious pattern: The charming pattern technique of the SHAN ZU damascus knife includes the layers of carbon steel plates and the application of excessive heat treatments with repeated folding and forging until the blade pattern is shaped. This is a genuine damask pattern technology instead of a laser etched
Japanese SG2 powder steel core: SHAN ZU Santoku knife uses Japanese original SG2 powder steel core with a hardness of up to 64 HRC. Due to their high hardness and wear resistance, SG2 steel knives stay sharp even during long cutting jobs and have a long service life
Hand-forged 91 layers damask kitchen knife: SHAN ZU has upgraded this chef's knife to 91 layers of damascus steel, which significantly improves corrosion resistance, rust resistance and toughness. In combination with artisanal hand forging at 12° on each side, it becomes an extremely durable and sharp professional chef's knife
Ergonomic and stylish maple handle: the handle has been designed by an excellent designer made of valuable natural maple wood, fused with resin and filled with environmentally friendly pigments and specially treated to make it durable and colourful. The ergonomic design provides a comfortable grip
Collector's chef's knife. This superbly designed 18 cm (7 inch) long Japanese Santoku knife is a real collector's item and comes in a gift box. You can give it to your loved ones and friends. SHAN ZU offers a 5-year warranty service. Please contact us if you have any questions

99,87 €
03

SHAN ZU

SHAN ZU Damascus Knife

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35% Off
9.6

Exceptional

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Real Damascus steel knives, not laser etched: Damascus steel knives are famous for their beautiful patterns. The SHAN ZU Damascus steel knife’s blade pattern is formed by repeated folding and forging several layers of carbon steel sheets, and the pattern becomes more visible after polishing. Fake Damascus steel knives are only laser etched (surface treated) to form a pattern, and this disappears completely after polishing.
Knife details: This chef's knife blade is 20 cm long, 2.2 mm thick, the handle is 13.5 cm long and the cutting angle is 15 degrees. The knife is 270 g in weight. - -
Japanese steel core, super sharp: The SHAN ZU chef's knife core adopts 10Cr15MoV Japan Damascus steel, high hardness (62HRC), corrosion protection and wear-resistance. In combination with advanced modern forging technology, you get an ultra-sharp kitchen knife.
Forged with 67 layers of steel plate, durable: The core of the SHAN ZU Damascus steel knife is made of Japanese 10Cr15MoV steel. In addition to the steel core, the blade is forged from 66 layers of carbon steel. A total 67-layer steel structure significantly improves corrosion resistance, rust resistance, toughness and other properties, making it a durable utility knife.
Comfortable and solid G10 handle: It uses a G10 frosted fibreglass handle, which is stronger than a wooden handle, moisture-resistant and never deforms, which ensures a long durability. The ergonomically designed handle provides a comfortable grip and reduces fatigue.

64,66 € 99,99 €(35% Off off)
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HOSHANHO

HOSHANHO Santoku Knife, Japanese Kitchen Knife, Chef's Knife, Professional Knife, AUS-10 Sharp Knife Blade with Ergonomic Handle, Gift Box

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15% Off
9.5

Excellent

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Versatile chef's knife: This Japanese santoku knife is suitable for private and professional use for chopping, cutting, dicing and is also suitable for cutting fruit, bread, vegetables, fillets or meat etc., so you can easily do your daily kitchen tasks.
Unique and fashionable design: Our kitchen knife features a frosted design, unique polishing technology and a hand-sharpened blade angle of 15°, which allows thinner cuts and handles a variety of difficult tasks in the kitchen with more precision. The double-sided groove design can reduce cutting resistance and prevent food from sticking.
Ultra-robust stainless steel blade: The entire blade is forged from triple laminated steel, made of high-quality Japanese steel AUS-10, which can withstand cold, heat and corrosion for long-term use. Its hardness reaches 62 HRC, the steel contains about 0.9% carbon, making it twice as hard as other knives in its class.
Perfect gifts: HOSHANHO sharp knife packed in a luxurious gift box. It is suitable for both the home and restaurant kitchen and is the perfect gift for any chef or knife lover as a wedding gift, housewarming gift or Christmas gift.
Ergonomic Pakkawood handle: This HOSHANHO chef's knife has a smooth and ergonomic handle that ensures optimal comfort, control and mobility. The handle of the knife is made of African Pakkawood, which does not crack due to thermal expansion and is durable.

29,49 € 34,89 €(15% Off off)
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SHAN ZU

SHAN ZU OKINAWA Series Professional Chef's Knife 20 cm Japanese Kitchen Knife Chef's Knife Ultrasonic Sharp 5-Layer 10Cr15MoV Stainless Steel Ergonomic Pakka Wood Handle

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36% Off
9.3

Excellent

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Professional 20 cm chef's knife with 12° ultra-sharp, hand-forged cutting edge
Non-slip ergonomic pakka wood handle for European hands
Chef's knife made of Japanese carbon steel 10Cr15MoV with HRC62
Anti-fingerprint blade with matte finish and scratch resistant surface against stains. Ideal for cutting meat and vegetables as well as everyday kitchen tasks
5-ply laminated blade structure for kitchen knives - rust and chip resistant

31,86 € 49,99 €(36% Off off)
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SHAN ZU

Shan Zu Professional Chef's Knife

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43% Off
9.1

Excellent

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【Real Damascus Knife, Durable and Beautiful】The Japanese Damascus Knife is known for its beautiful patterns. The SHAN ZU damask pattern process involves stacking carbon steel sheets, repeating folding and overheating until the blade pattern is created. The pattern becomes more visible after polishing, which has a strong visual appeal
【Fiberglass G10 Handle,Comfortable Handle:The polygonal handle makes our knife more comfortable and beautiful. G10 material and full tang design make our handle stable and non-deformable. The ergonomic handle provides you with the ideal grip to ensure balance with the chef's knife
Multi-purpose 6 inch Japanese knife: Daily kitchen tasks for cutting, chopping, cutting and cutting fruit, vegetables and meat can be carried out effortlessly. The universal kitchen knife is the best choice for a kitchen or restaurant. The double-edged blade design is more convenient for right and left handed users to reduce hand fatigue after long cutting
Japanese 10Cr15CoMoV steel, super sharp: SHAN ZU utility knife is made of high-hardness and rust-proof Japanese Damascus steel (62 HRC). Damascus steel knife has four times higher sharpness than a normal steel knife. The 12° cutting angle makes the knives sharper
67 layers of forged steel, durable: the blade is forged from 66 layers of carbon steel, upper and lower 33-layer damascus steel and the middle part core is made of 1-layer 10Cr15MoV damascus steel, which greatly improves rust resistance and toughness, and is a durable utility knife

43,48 € 75,64 €(43% Off off)
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Arcos

Arcos Serie Universal - Messer Usuba Asiatisches Messer - Klinge Nitrum Edelstahl 175 mm - HandGriff Polyoxymethylen (POM) Farbe Schwarz

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20% Off
8.9

Very Good

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Packaging: 1 piece in a box
Knife Usuba
Handle: Polyoxymethiles (POM)
Blade: Nitrum stainless steel
Blade size: 175 mm

19,73 € 24,61 €(20% Off off)
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KIWI

Kiwi Chef's Knife No. 21 Steel Knife Thailand, Silver

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8.8

Very Good

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Kiwi 20.3 cm Cooking Knife with Wooden Handle No. 21
Country of origin: Thailand
Box contents: 1 piece

10,49 €
09

PAUDIN

PAUDIN Nariki Chopping Knife, Blade Length 17 cm, Chopping Knife, Chef's Knife Made of High-Quality Stainless Steel, Asian Multi-Purpose Kitchen Knife for Home and Kitchen with Ergonomic Handle

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30% Off
8.5

Good

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PAUDIN LIFETIME WARRANTY We offer you a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you have any problem, please contact us. Our professional customer support team is always there for you! Comes with an exquisite packaging box, a good choice for gifts!
Multifunctional Cleaver Knife This kitchen knife is the best tool to disassemble thicker meat or chop bones. At the same time, the classic 17 cm cleaver handles daily kitchen work such as B. Chopping, boning, crushing, cutting meat, vegetables and fruit. (High-quality special stainless steel 5cr15mov, not a damask knife)
High-carbon stainless steel: PAUDIN cleaver is made of high-quality German stainless steel with high carbon content. It ensures the knife excellent performance. The high carbon content makes the chef's knife stronger and more durable and has a longer lasting sharpness. (Due to the high carbon content, please wash and dry after use).
Ergonomic wooden handle: as the handle is the part you touch the knife directly, the handle design of the PAUDIN cleaver is ergonomic and makes the handle safe and comfortable to use. The handy wooden handle of the cleaver knife is made of high quality pakka wood, non-slip and durable. It can effectively prevent the kitchen knife from slipping out of your hand easily.
EXTRA SHARP BLADE The cleaver has a nearly rectangular blade with a length of 17 cm. The wide blade can effortlessly cut heavy vegetables such as different pumpkin varieties and root vegetables. The knife is therefore ideally balanced to precisely direct the forces to a point when chopping. With the extremely sharp blade, soft bones and chicken can be quickly crushed, but it is not suitable for chopping hard bones.

29,97 € 42,99 €(30% Off off)
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PAUDIN

Paudin 5Cr15Mov Kitchen Knife Chef's Knife Utility Knife Made of German Stainless Steel

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23% Off
8.4

Good

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Ultra sharp blade is made from high-quality German stainless steel with 16-18% chrome and 0.6-0.75% carbon.
The professional kitchen knife is made from German stainless steel with high carbon. (High-quality special stainless steel 5cr15mov, no damask knife).
The handle of the knife is known for its handling, comfort, strength and stability.
The elegant kitchen knife for professionals and hobby chefs is ideal for peeling, cutting and preparing fruit, vegetables, meat, fish and herbs.
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25,49 € 32,99 €(23% Off off)