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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Hatsukokoro Blue #2 Damascus Santoku
Hatsukokoro Blue #2 Damascus Santoku
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Seki VG10 Mirror Damascus Gyuto 210mm
Seki VG10 Mirror Damascus Gyuto 210mm
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Muneishi Aogami Stainless Clad Damascus Bunka
Muneishi Aogami Stainless Clad Damascus Bunka
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Takamura Hamono SG2 Santoku
Takamura Hamono SG2 Santoku
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Muneishi Aogami Stainless Clad Damascus Santoku
Muneishi Aogami Stainless Clad Damascus Santoku
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Ohishi SLD Santoku
Ohishi SLD Santoku

Ohishi SLD Santoku

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Mutsumi Hinoura White #2 Santoku
Mutsumi Hinoura White #2 Santoku

Mutsumi Hinoura White #2 Santoku

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Michio Ishikawa Blue #2 Single Bevel Santoku 180mm
Michio Ishikawa Blue #2 Single Bevel Santoku 180mm
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Tsunehisa AUS10 Damascus Gyuto 240mm
Tsunehisa AUS10 Damascus Gyuto 240mm
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Hatsukokoro Kurokaze White #2 Gyuto 180mm
Hatsukokoro Kurokaze White #2 Gyuto 180mm
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Hatsukokoro Hayabusa SG2 Santoku
Hatsukokoro Hayabusa SG2 Santoku
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Tsunehisa SRS13 Gyuto 240mm
Tsunehisa SRS13 Gyuto 240mm
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Katsuyasu Kamo VG10 Damascus Santoku
Katsuyasu Kamo VG10 Damascus Santoku
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Nakamura Hamono Kaishin Super Blue Gyuto 240mm
Nakamura Hamono Kaishin Super Blue Gyuto 240mm
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Muneishi Aogami Stainless Clad Damascus Gyuto 210mm
Muneishi Aogami Stainless Clad Damascus Gyuto 210mm
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Masakage Yuki Santoku
Masakage Yuki Santoku

Masakage Yuki Santoku

£220.00
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Nigara Hamono AS Santoku
Nigara Hamono AS Santoku

Nigara Hamono AS Santoku

£220.00
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Masakage Yuki - Bunka
Masakage Yuki - Bunka

Masakage Yuki - Bunka

£225.00
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Nakamura Hamono Kaishin Ginsan Gyuto 240mm
Nakamura Hamono Kaishin Ginsan Gyuto 240mm
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Toshihiro Wakui V2 Tsuchime Santoku
Toshihiro Wakui V2 Tsuchime Santoku
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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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