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Chefs looking for their forever tool might usually ask themselves what\u2019s the best choice out of so many available options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The \u201call-purpose\u201d label makes it difficult to understand each knife\u2019s strengths and weaknesses, so customers from the kitchen niche are often left with questions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a seller, your number one priority is offering solutions. You\u2019re not only selling products, but you\u2019re selling an enhanced experience to kitchen enthusiasts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And to sell solutions, you should first do your due diligence and educate yourself. That way, you can give your audience the tools they need without ever knowing they need them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luckily, we\u2019ve compiled everything you need to know in the article below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s cut to the chase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is an all-purpose kitchen knife?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As with most naming conventions, \u201call-purpose\u201d doesn\u2019t necessarily mean all-purpose<\/em>. For a knife to be part of this category, it doesn\u2019t have to excel at preparing everything, from the most delicate cuts of fish to the toughest cuts of beef. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When we refer to an all-purpose knife, we generally mean a tool that can be kept somewhat glued to a chef\u2019s hand while preparing their usual dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a sushi chef, an all-purpose knife will mean something else than for a vegetarian chef. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below is a list of some of the most common all-purpose knives, along with their use cases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kiritsuke<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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9Cr18Mov Clad Steel Stabilized Wood Wa Handle Kiritsuke Gyuto 205 mm<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In literal translation, \u201cKiritsuke\u201d means \u201cto slit open,\u201d which refers to a long blade with a sharp, reverse tanto point. This type of knife is widely used in Japanese cuisine, and it was traditionally reserved for executive chefs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Kiritsuke blade<\/a> can be used as a Yanagiba for slicing fish and other seafood into extremely thin slices, as well as an Usuba for fine chopping and dicing vegetables and herbs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although it is an excellent all-rounder, its flat profile makes it different from a Gyuto or a Chef\u2019s Knife. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Handling this type of knife requires a lot of practice, and it doesn\u2019t lend itself well to varying kitchen tasks. Instead, it is more often used for precision cutting and elevating certain dishes\u2019 visual appeal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re looking to serve plenty of fine cuisine chefs in your store, you can start looking for quality options in our Kiritsuke catalog.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gyuto<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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8Cr13MoV Clad Steel Octagonal Rosewood Wa Handle Gyuto 200 mm<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

At its origin, the Gyuto knife was conceived for cutting large pieces of beef; hence their name – \u201cgyuto\u201d translates to \u201ccow sword.\u201d You\u2019ll often see this knife being offered as the Japanese alternative to the Western Chef\u2019s knife. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their blades are quite long, with the edge meeting the spine at a sharp point, which offers a bigger cutting belly. Their design allows for easy rock-chopping, especially through tougher foods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this reason, Gyutos are excellent choices for cutting all kinds of meat and larger vegetables. Its fine point will also lend itself well for smaller cuts, although we wouldn\u2019t necessarily qualify it as a precision tool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, medium-length Gyutos are very effective at a wide range of kitchen tasks, which is why many consider them the true Japanese version of an all-purpose knife. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why don\u2019t you research this type of knife further in our Gyuto catalog?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chef\u2019s knife<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Figuring out how this one got its name shouldn\u2019t be too hard. The Western Chef\u2019s knife feature thick blades with edges that curve gradually into a sharp point. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blending the weight of the blade with its design, you get a kitchen tool that\u2019s effective for almost any task. A good chef\u2019s knife makes it easy for a user to rock- chop and dice, debone, cut various types of meats or prepare hard, dense vegetables. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This same versatility makes the chef\u2019s knife a must-have in any kitchen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Santoku<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Damascus Clad 9Cr18Mov Octagonal Stabilized Wood Wa Handle Santoku 180 mm<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The full name of the ever-popular Santoku knife is \u201cSantoku Bocho,\u201d which translates to \u201cthree uses knife.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Santokus you\u2019ll see commercialized today are modern versions of the traditional Japanese Nakiri with a rectangular blade. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Santokus kept the straight edge on their wide sheep\u2019s foot blade. This offers the users a larger cutting area and allows them to put more pressure on the tip of the knife with minimal effort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although these knives are direct descendants of the vegetable knife, they\u2019re equally useful and easy to handle when preparing meat, cheese, or nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The wide blade makes scooping food from a cutting board effortless, making Santokus a favorite in households worldwide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, they are smaller than your regular all-purpose knives, making them an excellent choice for people with small kitchen spaces. Not to mention, their design also allows for fine slices of vegetables or seafood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This means that they\u2019re not only great for mundane kitchen tasks, but they won\u2019t require a cook to sacrifice the visual aspect of their dishes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As always, various types of Santoku knives can be found in our catalog<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n