Find my knifebetaGuides
Short guides on choosing a Japanese knife and buying one in Tokyo and Kappabashi.
How to choose a Japanese kitchen knife
Narrow it down by who uses it, what you cut, budget and care.
Santoku vs gyuto: which all-purpose knife?
Both are all-purpose knives. A santoku is shorter and wider; a gyuto is longer, like a chef's knife.
Knife shops in Kappabashi, Tokyo
Independent, provisional ranking of specialist knife shops on Kappabashi Tool Street in Tokyo.
Where to buy Japanese knives in Tokyo
Specialist knife shops in Kappabashi, Tsukiji, Nihonbashi and other Tokyo areas, ranked independently.
Most searched knives & bestsellers
Which Japanese knife types people search for most in Japan (Google Trends, past 12 months), and Amazon.co.jp and Rakuten bestseller lists by knife type as of 15 Nov 2026.
Updated: 2026-11-15
