Kitchen knives by type
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Kitchen knives by type

Find the kitchen knife shape suited to your use

Paring knife, Gyuto, Nakiri, Santoku, slicer or utility knife: compare kitchen knife types according to the food to be prepared and the tasks to be carried out.

TO HELP YOU CHOOSE

Which kitchen knife shape should you choose for each preparation?

The shape of a kitchen knife helps to understand its use. A paring knife is suited to small cutting tasks, a Nakiri to vegetable preparation, while a Gyuto or a Santoku offers greater versatility. Slicers and utility knives complete this selection according to your needs. To choose a kitchen knife, match the shape to the length and materials stated on the product page. Japanese knives encompass several profiles and do not refer to a single way of cutting. Explore the categories below, then compare the models and brands within each selection. Also worth discovering: Kitchen knives · Kitchen paring knife · Gyuto chef’s kitchen knife · Nakiri kitchen knife · Santoku kitchen knife · Slicing kitchen knife · Utility kitchen knife · Yanagiba kitchen knife.Also explore our selection of Japanese knives.