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 Hayabusa HAP40 Damascus Gyuto 210mm
Hatsukokoro Hayabusa HAP40 Damascus Gyuto 210mm
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Nigara Hamono SG STRIX Damascus Gyuto 210mm
Nigara Hamono SG STRIX Damascus Gyuto 210mm
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Yu Kurosaki Gekko XEOS Gyuto 270mm
Yu Kurosaki Gekko XEOS Gyuto 270mm
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Hatsukokoro Saihyo SG2 Gyuto 240mm
Hatsukokoro Saihyo SG2 Gyuto 240mm
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Takeshi Saji VG10 Rainbow Damascus Santoku
Takeshi Saji VG10 Rainbow Damascus Santoku
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Takeshi Saji VG10 Rainbow Damascus Kengata Santoku
Takeshi Saji VG10 Rainbow Damascus Kengata Santoku
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Isamitsu Shirogami #1 Kiritsuke Gyuto 165mm
Isamitsu Shirogami #1 Kiritsuke Gyuto 165mm
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Hatsukokoro Ryusui Blue #2 Damascus Gyuto 210mm
Hatsukokoro Ryusui Blue #2 Damascus Gyuto 210mm
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Isamitsu Shirogami #1 Kiritsuke Gyuto 180mm
Isamitsu Shirogami #1 Kiritsuke Gyuto 180mm
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Takeshi Saji SG2 Tsuchime Gyuto 240mm
Takeshi Saji SG2 Tsuchime Gyuto 240mm
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Takeshi Saji VG10 Rainbow Damascus Gyuto 210mm
Takeshi Saji VG10 Rainbow Damascus Gyuto 210mm
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Masamoto KS Gyuto 210mm (White #2)
Masamoto KS Gyuto 210mm (White #2)
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Isamitsu Shirogami #1 Kiritsuke Gyuto 210mm
Isamitsu Shirogami #1 Kiritsuke Gyuto 210mm
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Yu Kurosaki Senko Bunka with Ironwood handle
Yu Kurosaki Senko Bunka with Ironwood handle
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Masamoto KS Gyuto 270mm (White #2)
Masamoto KS Gyuto 270mm (White #2)
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Nigara Hamono SG2 Damascus Gyuto 210mm
Nigara Hamono SG2 Damascus Gyuto 210mm
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Masuda Yoshihide White #1 Twisted Damascus Gyuto 240mm
Masuda Yoshihide White #1 Twisted Damascus Gyuto 240mm
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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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