Nowadays, cooking is no longer just about preparing meals, but also an art, a passion, and a way to spend time with family and friends. A kitchen knife is one of the most important tools – I can’t imagine cooking without it. It’s no surprise, then, that true cooking enthusiasts want to have the best, sharpest, and most beautiful kitchen knives.
Are you looking for a suitable kitchen knife as a gift? In this article, we will try to support you in choosing the most appropriate knife for a chef, a home cook, or a sushi master. If you want to give a knife to a loved one, you surely want it to be the coolest possible knife that brings joy to the recipient.
To choose the best of the best knives, you need to pay attention to a few aspects:
- First: you want the knife to look impressive. There is a whole lot of shoddy-looking knives on the market, but you want something unique and unusual.
- Look for a knife that is stainless, meaning it is trouble-free to care for. Of course, you can consider carbon steel kitchen knives if you know that the recipient will know how to handle them. You can learn more about knife care here: How to care for a kitchen knife?
- If you are not sure what type of knife to choose, the safest choice will be a Gyuto, or chef’s knife. I especially recommend the most popular size of 210 mm. With a chef’s knife, you can perform most tasks in the kitchen. If the gift is to be a second or third knife, it’s worth considering a Nakiri, which is ideal for chopping vegetables, or a Sujihiki, which beautifully slices cold cuts and fish into thin slices.
- If you are giving a knife as a gift, it is worth taking care of its sharpness and giving a set that includes a knife sharpener. You must remember that even the best and most expensive kitchen knives will eventually need a little SPA in the form of sharpening. I think a knife and a knife sharpener are a perfect gift duo.
- Some people believe that you should not give a knife as a gift. This is, of course, a superstition, but if you are a superstitious person, you can put a penny in the knife box, and in this way, the recipient will be able to “buy” the knife from you – problem solved, everyone is happy.
- If your loved one has a passion for Japanese cuisine and likes to prepare sushi, you should choose something traditional. The best choice for both professional sushi masters and sushi lovers is a Yanagiba knife. As a next knife in the kitchen collection, a heavy Deba knife for filleting or a Usuba knife for preparing vegetables will work well. It is worth remembering that most traditional Japanese kitchen knives are made of carbon steel, which means they are not rust-resistant.
A kitchen knife is a wonderful gift for birthdays, Father’s and Mother’s Day, holidays, or even for a wedding. If you are not sure what to choose, just contact us, and we will surely suggest something cool. If you are still not sure which knife to choose, buy a gift card that you can give to your loved ones and be sure that the gift will be a hit.
Below we present a few suggestions for beautiful Japanese knives that are easy to care for and will work well for most kitchen tasks in both a home and professional kitchen.
Tojiro DP3HQ Utility Knife 150 mm
A smaller knife with universal application, the core is made of VG-10 steel and the blade hardness is 60 HRC.
Tamahagane Kyoto Damascus Chef’s Knife 210 mm
A beautiful 63-layer Damascus knife, the core made of the iconic VG-5 steel guarantees extreme sharpness and cutting precision.
Takahisa Damascus Chef’s Knife 210 mm
A classic among Japanese kitchen knives, beautifully made, VG-10 core, a true workhorse.
TAKESHI SAJI RW HAND FORGED CHEF’S KNIFE 21CM R-2
A hand-forged knife, beautiful Damascus steel and the core is made of the best R-2 steel. This knife is for the most demanding, a true work of blacksmith art.
MASAMOTO KK YANAGIBA 240 MM
Something for sushi masters and sushi lovers, a beautiful Yanagiba made by the masters from the Masamoto company.
TOJIRO DP 3 HQ GYUTO 210 MM
This is one of the best-selling knives in our store, an ideal price/quality ratio. A three-layer blade and the core is made of VG-10 steel.
