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You don’t need an 18-piece knife block with a blade for every conceivable kitchen task. It's just unlikely that most people need to own more kitchen knives than they own forks. After testing many ...

These Japanese knives are hand-forged, folding together thin layers of steel to create a distinctive swirly pattern on the blade and an incredibly sharp edge. Like the Miyabi set above, Shun's ...

An East-meets-West type of deal, Shun's Damascus blade chef's knife is perfect for those without a ton of experience with Japanese knives ... this Miyabi set is beautiful and efficient.

For these knives themselves, Shun is the best in the business for Japanese-style knives that are readily available stateside. This set has a lot that makes it punch above its price point in terms ...