Read more: 15 Best Knife Brands, Ranked Shun is Japanese cutlery with Western flare, and it's a favorite of many professional chefs, including Andrew Zimmern and Bobby Flay. The brand's name ...

Then you've probably heard people singing the praises of Japanese knives. Chef Bobby Flay uses the Shun Classic Western, and Chef Giada De Laurentiis' blade of choice is the Imarku 7-inch Santoku ...

These Japanese knives are hand-forged, layering thin layers of steel to create a distinctive swirly pattern on the blade as well as an incredibly sharp edge. Shun's Classic Chef's Choice ...

While we veered away from Japanese steel for our chef's knife top pick, and didn't recommend a Damascus or VG Max steel option because of the cost, a smaller utility knife from Shun makes that ...

Handcrafted in Japan, the Shun Chef's Knife has a beautifully detailed steel blade and your choice of a blonde or black handle. The knife can be purchased separately, or it is included in a ...