All Rounder Chef Knives

Looking for the best knives to act as that "all rounder" capable of dicing onions, slicing boneless meats, chopping vegetables and much more? 

These are the most common shape chef knives for general prep in the kitchen and offer a good range of lengths and height and would be the most comparable knives to the typical "chef knife" you might recognise in most people's kitchen.

Need a little more guidance? Check out our guide to choosing Japanese chef knives

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Kyohei Shindo Aogami Kurouchi Santoku
Kyohei Shindo Aogami Kurouchi Santoku
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Takeo Murata Buho Funayuki 150mm - Cutting Edge Knives
Takeo Murata Buho Funayuki 150mm
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Kyohei Shindo Aogami Kurouchi Funayuki
Kyohei Shindo Aogami Kurouchi Funayuki
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Masutani Hamono V1 Gyuto 180mm
Masutani Hamono V1 Gyuto 180mm
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Tsunehisa SK5 Gyuto 210mm
Tsunehisa SK5 Gyuto 210mm
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Masutani Hamono V10 Tsuchime Gyuto 180mm
Masutani Hamono V10 Tsuchime Gyuto 180mm
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Masutani Hamono V1 Tsuchime Santoku
Masutani Hamono V1 Tsuchime Santoku
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Tsunehisa VG1 Migaki Gyuto 180mm
Tsunehisa VG1 Migaki Gyuto 180mm
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Masutani Hamono V10 Tsuchime Santoku
Masutani Hamono V10 Tsuchime Santoku
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Tsunehisa VG1 Migaki Santoku
Tsunehisa VG1 Migaki Santoku
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Masutani Hamono V1 Santoku
Masutani Hamono V1 Santoku
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Kyohei Shindo Aogami Kurouchi Bunka
Kyohei Shindo Aogami Kurouchi Bunka
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Masutani Hamono V10 Santoku - Cutting Edge Knives
Masutani Hamono V10 Santoku - Cutting Edge Knives
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Masutani Hamono V10 Damascus Gyuto 180mm
Masutani Hamono V10 Damascus Gyuto 180mm
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Hatsukokoro Kokugei Santoku
Hatsukokoro Kokugei Santoku
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Hatsukokoro Shikkoku Blue #2 Santoku
Hatsukokoro Shikkoku Blue #2 Santoku
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Hatsukokoro Shikkoku Blue #2 Bunka
Hatsukokoro Shikkoku Blue #2 Bunka
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Hatsukokoro Sumi Blue #2 Santoku
Hatsukokoro Sumi Blue #2 Santoku
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Tadafusa Hocho Kobo Santoku
Tadafusa Hocho Kobo Santoku
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Hatsukokoro Hayabusa VG5 Santoku
Hatsukokoro Hayabusa VG5 Santoku
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Frquently Asked Questions about All Rounder Chef Knives

What knife type is an all rounder?

Many people will have a number of different kitchen knives designed for specific jobs and in some cases a particular shape knife is an essential tool for a specific job but if you're starting your collection you'll most likely find that the all rounder in the shape of a gyuto, santoku, bunka or even a funayuki is a great knife that cover the widest range of tasks before you need to become more task specific.

What are the common features all rounder chef knives?

You will find most chef knives for all round use tend to be around 165-240mm in blade length and normally feature a flatter part towards the heel for push and pull cutting with a subtle curve up to a pointed tip for intricate work. They will of course feature a sharp edge and most are ground with an even double bevel for left and right handed use.

How are all round chef knives made?

Like many knives, the chef knives in the all rounder collection are made from a variety of carbon steels, stainless steels or a mix of both to provide good edge retention and durability in use. The traditional craftsmanship and efficient shapes offer the widest level of versatility when investing in high quality chef's knives.

Choosing the perfect knife & accessories

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