Western- and Japanese-Style Chef's Knives: What's the Difference?

Western- and Japanese-Style Chef's Knives: What's the Difference?

Here's what differentiates these two styles of chef's knives and why we think it's worth owning both. Plus, our tested chef's knife recommendations for both styles.

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The Shun classic 8-inch western chef's knife offers the 22-degree cutting angle some cooks prefer. This all-purpose blade is ideal for a wide variety of cutting tasks. The eight-inch length is perfect for slicing dicing and chopping small to medium-sized fruits vegetables and other foods. The wide blade keeps knuckles off the cutting board and is extra handy when transferring cut food from board to pan.

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