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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Nigara Hamono Silver 3 Damascus Gyuto 240mm
Nigara Hamono Silver 3 Damascus Gyuto 240mm
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Satoshi Nakagawa X Myojin Naohito Blue #1 Bunka
Satoshi Nakagawa X Myojin Naohito Blue #1 Bunka
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Yu Kurosaki Senko Gyuto 210mm with ironwood handle
Yu Kurosaki Senko Gyuto 210mm with ironwood handle
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Takeshi Saji R2 Mirror Damascus Gyuto 240mm
Takeshi Saji R2 Mirror Damascus Gyuto 240mm
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Yu Kurosaki Senko Gyuto 240mm with Ironwood handle
Yu Kurosaki Senko Gyuto 240mm with Ironwood handle
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Satoshi Nakagawa X Myojin Naohito Blue #1 Santoku
Satoshi Nakagawa X Myojin Naohito Blue #1 Santoku
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Sukenari ZDP189 Kiritsuke Gyuto 270mm
Sukenari ZDP189 Kiritsuke Gyuto 270mm
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Hatsukokoro Irodori Blue #2 Rainbow Damascus Gyuto 240mm
Hatsukokoro Irodori Blue #2 Rainbow Damascus Gyuto 240mm
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Yu Kurosaki Fūjin SG2 Santoku with Ironwood handle
Yu Kurosaki Fūjin SG2 Santoku with Ironwood handle
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Masamoto KS Gyuto 270mm (White #2)
Masamoto KS Gyuto 270mm (White #2)
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Masamoto KS Gyuto 270mm (Swedish Steel)
Masamoto KS Gyuto 270mm (Swedish Steel)
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Kagekiyo - Blue #1 Gyuto 270mm Kuroro
Kagekiyo - Blue #1 Gyuto 270mm Kuroro
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Fujiwara Denka no Hoto Gyuto 180mm
Fujiwara Denka no Hoto Gyuto 180mm
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Yu Kurosaki Senko Gyuto 240mm with Maplewood Handle
Yu Kurosaki Senko Gyuto 240mm with Maplewood Handle
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Fujiwara Denka Gyuto 180mm
Fujiwara Denka Gyuto 180mm
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Takeshi Saji R2 Damascus Gyuto 240mm
Takeshi Saji R2 Damascus Gyuto 240mm
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Fujiwara Denka no Hoto (Wa handle) Gyuto 195mm
Fujiwara Denka no Hoto (Wa handle) Gyuto 195mm
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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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