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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Masutani Hamono V1 Gyuto 180mm - Cutting Edge Knives
Masutani Hamono V1 Gyuto 180mm
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Tsunehisa SK5 Gyuto 210mm
Tsunehisa SK5 Gyuto 210mm
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Masutani Hamono V1 Tsuchime Santoku
Masutani Hamono V1 Tsuchime Santoku
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Tadafusa Hocho Kobo Santoku
Tadafusa Hocho Kobo Santoku
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Takeo Murata Buho Santoku
Takeo Murata Buho Santoku

Takeo Murata Buho Santoku

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Tojiro DP Gyuto 180mm
Tojiro DP Gyuto 180mm

Tojiro DP Gyuto 180mm

£110.00
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Hatsukokoro Sumi Blue #2 Santoku
Hatsukokoro Sumi Blue #2 Santoku
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Tadafusa Hocho Kobo Gyuto 210mm
Tadafusa Hocho Kobo Gyuto 210mm
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Hatsukokoro Kurogane Blue #2 Santoku
Hatsukokoro Kurogane Blue #2 Santoku
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Tojiro DP Santoku
Tojiro DP Santoku

Tojiro DP Santoku

£110.00
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Tsunehisa SRS13 Santoku
Tsunehisa SRS13 Santoku

Tsunehisa SRS13 Santoku

£125.00
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Tsunehisa SLD Nashiji Santoku
Tsunehisa SLD Nashiji Santoku
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Yuta Katayama - VG10 Damascus Children's Knife
Yuta Katayama - VG10 Damascus Children's Knife
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Yukihiro Sakai Hinokuni White #1 Santoku
Yukihiro Sakai Hinokuni White #1 Santoku
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Tojiro DP Gyuto 240mm
Tojiro DP Gyuto 240mm

Tojiro DP Gyuto 240mm

£135.00
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Hatsukokoro Hayabusa AS Santoku
Hatsukokoro Hayabusa AS Santoku

Hatsukokoro Hayabusa AS Santoku

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Tsunehisa ZA18 Damascus Santoku
Tsunehisa ZA18 Damascus Santoku
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Tsunehisa AUS10 Damascus Santoku
Tsunehisa AUS10 Damascus Santoku
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Hatsukokoro Hayabusa Silver 3 Santoku
Hatsukokoro Hayabusa Silver 3 Santoku
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Hatsukokoro Hayabusa Silver 3 Bunka
Hatsukokoro Hayabusa Silver 3 Bunka
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Frequently 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.

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