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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Yoshimi Kato SG2 Tsuchime Bunka with karin wood handle
Yoshimi Kato SG2 Tsuchime Bunka with karin wood handle
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Nigara Hamono SG2 Damascus Gyuto 240mm
Nigara Hamono SG2 Damascus Gyuto 240mm
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Yu Kurosaki Senko Santoku with ironwood handle
Yu Kurosaki Senko Santoku with ironwood handle
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Yu Kurosaki Senko Bunka with Maplewood Handle
Yu Kurosaki Senko Bunka with Maplewood Handle
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Nigara Hamono Silver 3 Damascus Gyuto 210mm
Nigara Hamono Silver 3 Damascus Gyuto 210mm
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Nigara Hamono Silver 3 Damascus Kiritsuke Gyuto 210mm
Nigara Hamono Silver 3 Damascus Kiritsuke Gyuto 210mm
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Takeshi Saji R2 Mirror Damascus Santoku
Takeshi Saji R2 Mirror Damascus Santoku
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Hatsukokoro Yorokobi Gyuto 240mm
Hatsukokoro Yorokobi Gyuto 240mm
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Yu Kurosaki Senko Bunka with turquoise handle
Yu Kurosaki Senko Bunka with turquoise handle
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Kagekiyo - Blue #1 Gyuto 240mm Kuroro
Kagekiyo - Blue #1 Gyuto 240mm Kuroro
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Yu Kurosaki Senko Gyuto 180mm with turquoise handle
Yu Kurosaki Senko Gyuto 180mm with turquoise handle
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Sukenari SG2 Suminagashi Gyuto 210mm
Sukenari SG2 Suminagashi Gyuto 210mm
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Myojin Naohito SG2 Gyuto 240mm
Myojin Naohito SG2 Gyuto 240mm
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Masamoto KS Gyuto 240mm (White #2) - Cutting Edge Knives
Masamoto KS Gyuto 240mm (White #2) - Cutting Edge Knives
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Sukenari ZDP189 Kiritsuke Gyuto 240mm
Sukenari ZDP189 Kiritsuke Gyuto 240mm
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Hatsukokoro Irodori Blue #2 Rainbow Damascus Gyuto 210mm
Hatsukokoro Irodori Blue #2 Rainbow Damascus Gyuto 210mm
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Hado Ginsan Urushi Gyuto 240mm
Hado Ginsan Urushi Gyuto 240mm
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Takeshi Saji R2 Mirror Damascus Gyuto 210mm
Takeshi Saji R2 Mirror Damascus Gyuto 210mm
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Hatsukokoro Shinkiro Gyuto 240mm
Hatsukokoro Shinkiro 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.

Choosing the perfect knife & accessories

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Read our guide to choosing a Japanese knife and don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!