Best utility knife: Shun Sora 6" - See at Williams Sonoma With VG Max steel wrapped in layered Damascus steel, Shun's Classic 6" Utility Knife is sharper and retains a better edge than most German ...

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 ...

We appreciate the hearty handle on Made In's knife, which felt substantial in our hands, and the colorful handle options. It's not as professional looking as, say, the Shun or the Steelport ...

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 ...