Our Favorite Japanese Knife Brand Is On Super Sale Right Now

We all know howimportant it is to have a great chef's knife。It’s the one we reach for to slice and dice everything from carrots to chicken — and when we’re looking for something extra lightweight with a long-lasting, razor-sharp edge, Japanese-style chef’s knives are our go-to.

There arelots of great Japanese-style knivesout there, but one of our favorite brands isShun。它借鉴了古老的日本制作传统，将数十层高碳不锈钢折叠在一起，形成了一个异常锋利，持久的边缘。

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Typically, they can be a bit of a splurge, but (lucky for us)Williams Sonoma is running an incredible deal on Shun cutleryuntil July 28. AllShun Sora刀, including our favoriteHikari Chef’s Knife, are up to 65 percent off. Plus for a limited time, you can get speedy free shipping on your order.

You canbrowse through all the dealsyourself, but if you’re looking for some pointers, check out five of our favorites below.

Distinguished by its award-winning design that utilizes microserrations to reduce friction for clean, effortless slicing, this chef’s knife has a number of passionate fans. One reviewer shared how it never fails to impress: “Appearance-wise this gets top votes. I don't use this at work but it always gets compliments from house guests, especially fellow chefs. It even looks great in the block, the handle is striking, unique and comfortable. I buy knives for performance only but this thing is beautiful in looks and performance.”

To buy:$160 (originally $338);williams-sonoma.com

This knife is a more traditional Japanese style, featuring its distinct handle design. Its stainless steel blade makes quick work of peeling potatoes, coring apples, and trimming chickens.

To buy:$45 (originally $57);williams-sonoma.com

Exclusive to Williams Sonoma, thisbeautiful santoku knife是在日本手工制作的，具有宽阔的尖头刀片，并带有空心凹痕，可最大程度地减少粘性。

To buy:from $150 (originally $282);williams-sonoma.com

Another prep work powerhouse, this classic design is ideal for slicing fish and poultry. “I own a number of Shun knives in several product lines (Classic, Premier, and Kaji),” one customer wrote. “They are all good knives, but I find myself using this AsianChef's knifefor most of my prep work. It is a true laser of a slicer and so easy to work with on the board.”

To buy:$110 (originally $182);williams-sonoma.com

This razor-sharp slicer isn’t just for crusty loaves. It can make handy work of other hard-to-cut foods, like pineapples, tomatoes, and melons. Plus this gorgeous knife has a walnut-finished PakkaWood handle that’s easy-as-heck to grip.

To buy:$156 (originally $244);williams-sonoma.com