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The best Japanese knife is the knife that works best for you. Ultimately, which knife is better is based on need and preference. German knives are good for more heavy duty tasks, like breaking down chicken. German knives, meanwhile, are often heavy and bulky, but also more sturdy with thicker blades that require sharpening more for good edge retention. вЂњYou donвЂ™t cook it, so the freshness of the ingredients and how you prep it, is how you distinguish a great sushi chef and a mediocre one.вЂќ Their thin, light construction makes Japanese knives great for fine, delicate tasks, like cutting vegetables or slicing fish. Since they're thinner, they're a little more prone to the tip breaking or the blade chipping, so Japanese knives tend to need more maintenance. Japanese knives are generally lighter and sharper than their German counterparts.

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Best Japanese Knife for Cutting Vegetables: Mac MTH-80 Professional Hollow Edge Chef's KnifeДЄre Japanese knives better than German knives?.

Sturdiest Japanese Knife: KUMA 8-inch Chef Knife.

Longest-Lasting Japanese Knife : Miyabi 34373-203 ChefвЂ™s Knife.

Best Value Japanese Knife : Global 8-inch, 20 cm ChefвЂ™s Knife.

Best Overall Japanese Knife: Shun Classic 8.

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Below, chosen from a combination of testing and pro picks, our favorite Japanese knives: In addition to performance, we also consider the comfort of the handle and grip.

We also test on raw chicken and cooked meat because your knife should be able to do it all.

We test soft foods that are easy to squish like ripe tomatoes and fresh mozzarella, and, onions that are hard to cut into even pieces with a dull knife. We test how well each knife cuts and retains an edge after chopping through a variety of foods, from hard carrots to medium firm cheeses that are known to stick, and delicate herbs that bruise easy like parsley. In the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Technologies Lab, we have a century-long history of testing kitchen essentials including bread knives, chef's knives, electric knives, butcher knives, and more. Vincent Lau, the sole knife sharpener at Korin, a Japanese knife store in lower Manhattan, says the reason Japanese knives have become so popular around the world is for the very reason they're integral in Japanese cuisine: To enhance and preserve the ingredients, and accentuate the flavor of the dish. They allow for thin, precise cuts and beautiful presentation the ones youвЂ™d find in a five-star sushi restaurant. Their blades are typically thin and delicate, and prone to breaking if you don't take care of them properly - not ideal for the clumsy chef. Japanese knives are coveted for their beautiful and detailed design, as well as the cuts they produce.

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