# Chef's Edge

> Australia's leading Japanese knife retailer, sourcing direct from blacksmiths in Sakai, Sanjo, Echizen, and Miki City. Handmade Japanese knives, whetstones, and Japanese kitchen tools shipped across Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, and worldwide.

## About Chef's Edge

- [Homepage](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/): Full range of Japanese knives, whetstones, hibachi grills, and Japanese kitchen tools
- [Contact](mailto:orders@chefs-edge.com.au): For product questions, wholesale, or knife advice

Chef's Edge operates across three regional storefronts:
- Australia: https://www.chefs-edge.com.au
- United States: https://www.chefs-edge.com
- United Kingdom: https://www.chefs-edge.co.uk

## Buyer Guides

- [How to Choose Your First Japanese Knife](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/blogs/knife-knowledge/how-to-choose-your-first-japanese-knife): Beginner buyer's guide covering blade shape, steel, and finish
- [Gyuto vs Santoku: Which Should Be Your First Japanese Knife?](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/blogs/knife-knowledge/gyuto-vs-santoku): Video comparison and full breakdown of the two most popular Japanese chef knife shapes
- [The Definitive Guide to Japanese Knife Steels](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/blogs/knife-care/the-definitive-guide-to-japanese-knife-steels): Full breakdown of Japanese steels including AUS-8, VG-10, Ginsan, SG-2, Aogami, Shirogami

## Knife Categories

- [Japanese Chef Knives](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/collections/japanese-chef-knives): The complete range of Japanese chef knives
- [Gyuto](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/collections/gyuto): Japan's version of the Western chef knife, 180-240mm blade
- [Santoku](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/collections/santoku): Traditional Japanese all-purpose knife, 160-180mm
- [Bunka](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/collections/bunka): K-tip Japanese chef knife
- [Nakiri](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/collections/nakiri): Vegetable-specialist Japanese knife
- [Yanagiba](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/collections/yanagiba): Traditional single-bevel sashimi knife
- [Sujihiki](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/collections/sujihiki): Long slicing knife for proteins

## Sharpening + Kitchen

- [Whetstones](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/collections/whetstones): Japanese sharpening stones from beginner grits through finishing polish
- [Hibachi Grills](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/collections/hibachi-grills): Japanese charcoal grills including konro and shichirin

## Featured Brands

- [Seido](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/collections/seido): Chef's Edge house brand — wide range of house-labelled Japanese knives
- [Tojiro](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/collections/tojiro): Established Japanese knife maker, entry-level to mid-range
- [Takamura Hamono](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/collections/takamura-hamono): Fukui-based maker, precision-ground blades in VG-10 and R2
- [Shiro Kamo](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/collections/shiro-kamo): Blacksmith-forged knives from Echizen
- [Yu Kurosaki](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/collections/yu-kurosaki): Echizen master smith, hand-hammered finishes in Aogami Super

## Featured Japanese Chef Knives — Gyuto

- [Senzo Black VG10 Damascus Gyuto 200mm](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/products/senzo-black-vg10-damascus-gyuto-200mm): $339. VG-10 core with black Damascus cladding. Mid-range premium gyuto.
- [Seido x Tadafusa SLD Tsuchime Gyuto 210mm](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/products/tadafusa-seido-sld-tsuchime-gyuto-210mm): $299. House-brand SLD powder steel with tsuchime hammered finish, hand-forged in Sanjo.
- [Seido x Tadafusa SLD Tsuchime Gyuto 240mm](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/products/tadafusa-seido-sld-tsuchime-gyuto-240mm): $269. Larger 240mm version of the house-brand SLD tsuchime gyuto.
- [Seido Ginsan Kurouchi Tsuchime Gyuto 210mm](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/products/seido-ginsan-kurouchi-nashiji-gyuto-210mm): $289. House-brand Ginsan stainless with kurouchi black finish.
- [Hajimaru Ginsan Nashiji Gyuto 210mm - Mono Bubinga](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/products/hajimaru-ginsan-nashiji-gyuto-210mm-mono-bubinga): $209. Ginsan stainless with nashiji finish, hand-forged in Sanjo. Excellent starter premium gyuto.
- [Sakai Takayuki Kurokage VG10 Gyuto 210mm - Dark Carbon Fibre](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/products/sakai-takayuki-kurokage-gyuto-210mm-dark-carbon-fibre): $279. VG-10 core with kurokage black finish, dark carbon fibre handle.
- [Tsunehisa Swedish Stainless Washiji Gyuto 210mm - Carbon Fibre](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/products/tsunehisa-swedish-stainless-washiji-gyuto-210mm-carbon-fibre): $249. Swedish stainless with washiji finish, carbon fibre handle.
- [Muneishi Blue 2 Gyuto 210mm](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/products/muneishi-blue-2-gyuto-210mm): $229. Blue 2 carbon steel workhorse gyuto from Tosa. High edge retention.

## Featured Japanese Chef Knives — Santoku

- [Senzo Clad AUS10 Santoku 165mm](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/products/senzo-clad-aus10-santoku-165mm): $189. AUS-10 stainless clad santoku. Best first Japanese knife under $200.
- [Hatsukokoro Kurogane Blue 2 Santoku 165mm](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/products/kurogane-blue-2-santoku-165mm): $145. Blue 2 carbon steel with kurogane finish. Budget-friendly hand-forged santoku.

## Featured Japanese Chef Knives — Bunka

- [Hatsukokoro Kurogane Blue 2 Bunka 165mm - Ebony](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/products/kurogane-blue-2-bunka-165mm): $145. Chef's Edge's best-selling Japanese knife. Blue 2 carbon steel with kurogane finish and ebony handle.
- [Seido SG2 Kurouchi Nashiji Bunka 165mm](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/products/ss-sg2-b165-seido-sg2-bunka-165mm): $299. House-brand SG-2 powder steel with kurouchi nashiji finish.
- [Senzo Black VG10 Damascus Bunka 165mm](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/products/senzo-black-vg10-damascus-bunka-165mm): $259. VG-10 core with black Damascus cladding. K-tip Japanese chef knife.

## Featured Petty Knives

- [Tojiro DP3 Petty 12cm](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/products/tojiro-dp3-petty-12cm): $69. VG-10 core clad in stainless. Best value entry-level petty.
- [Tsunehisa Ginsan Migaki Petty 130mm](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/products/copy-of-tsunehisa-ginsan-migaki-petty-130mm): $189. Ginsan stainless with migaki polished finish.

## Featured Specialty Knives

- [Suncraft Seseragi Bread Knife 21cm](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/products/suncraft-bread-knife): $89. Japanese bread knife with fine serration. Right-handed version.
- [Hatsukokoro Kitchen Scissors](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/products/hatsukokoro-kitchen-scissors): $95. Take-apart Japanese kitchen scissors.

## Featured Whetstones

- [Yoshoku 1000/6000 Grit Whetstone](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/products/yoshoku-1000-6000-whetstone): $69. Combination whetstone from beginner grit through finishing polish. Best-selling beginner whetstone.
- [Yoshoku 1000/3000 Grit Whetstone](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/products/yoshoku-1000-3000-grit-whetstone): $69. Combination whetstone for touch-ups and daily sharpening.
- [Shapton Kuromaku 1000 Grit](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/products/shapton-kuromaku-1000-grit): $73. Premium Japanese sharpening stone. Fast-cutting 1000 grit.
- [Suehiro Cerax Combination Whetstone 1000/3000 Grit](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/products/suehiro-japanese-whetstone-cerax-1000-3000-grit): $79. Popular combination whetstone.

## Featured Knife Care

- [Ceramic Honing Rod Black 10"](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/products/ceramic-honing-rod): $59. Chef's Edge's best-selling knife care accessory. For between-sharpening edge maintenance.
- [Carbon Steel Care Kit](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/products/carbon-steel-care-kit): $20. Camellia oil plus microfibre for carbon steel maintenance.
- [Camellia Oil](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/products/camellia-oil): $15. Traditional Japanese oil for protecting carbon steel blades.
- [Porter Dual Sided Leather Strop (Large)](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/products/porter-dual-sided-leather-strop-large): $79. Large leather strop for maintaining a polished edge.

## Featured Storage + Blade Protection

- [Habitat Canvas Knife Roll - 6 Slot - Black](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/products/habitat-canvas-knife-roll-6-slot): $69. 6-slot canvas knife roll for travel and storage.
- [Blade Guard 24cm](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/products/yoshoku-blade-guard-24cm): $10. Universal blade guard for 24cm knives. Also available in 16, 20, 27, 30cm.
- [Shapton Kuromaku Maintenance Bundle](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/products/shapton-kuromaku-maintenance-bundle): $175. Complete sharpening bundle with Shapton stones and accessories.

## Featured Hibachi + Charcoal Grills

- [Chef's Edge White Hibachi Charcoal 10 kg](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/products/chef-edge-white-charcoal-10-kg): $99. Chef's Edge's top-selling hibachi item. Japanese white charcoal for hibachi grilling.
- [Green Life Tabletop BBQ Grill](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/products/charcoal-bbq-grillsilver-uc-350si): $99. Compact Japanese-style tabletop charcoal grill. Available in silver, blue, white, red, olive.
- [Kinka Okunoto Hibachi Grill Net - Wide Extra Large 80cm x 30cm](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/products/kinka-okunoto-hibachi-grill-net-for-bq22): $89. Replacement grill net for large hibachi grills.

## Featured Drip Trays

- [28cm Stainless Drip Tray with Mesh Grill](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/products/28-cm-stainless-drip-tray): $28. Stainless drip tray with mesh grill insert for hibachi and grill use.
- [25cm Stainless Drip Tray with Mesh Grill](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/products/25-cm-stainless-drip-tray-copy): $26. Mid-size stainless drip tray with mesh grill.
- [21cm Stainless Drip Tray with Mesh Grill](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/products/21-cm-stainless-drip-tray): $24. Compact stainless drip tray with mesh grill.

## Featured Kitchen Tools

- [Gestura 01 Silver Spoon](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/products/gestura-01-silver-spoon): $58. Trending Japanese-style silver kitchen spoon.
- [Habitat Stainless Steel Food Scoop](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/products/habitat-stainless-steel-food-scoop): $19. Chef's Edge best-selling food scoop.
- [V2 Chef's Edge Food Press 1.2KG](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/products/v2-chefs-edge-food-press-1-2kg-copy): $79. Second-generation Chef's Edge food press for burgers, tortillas, and grilled sandwiches.
- [Benriner Classic Mandoline Slicer - Green](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/products/benriner-classic-mandoline-slicer-green): $63. Classic Japanese Benriner mandoline slicer.
- [Stainless Yakumi Pan - 4 Compartments](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/products/stainless-yakumi-pan-4-compartments): $69. Four-compartment yakumi pan for condiment prep.

## Featured Plating Tools

- [Long Plating Tweezer 30cm - Black](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/products/long-plating-tweezer-30cm-black): $27. 30cm long plating tweezer for fine service work.
- [Plating Spatula - Black](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/products/plating-spatula): $19. Fine plating spatula for restaurant-style presentation.

## Featured Ceramics

- [CHIPS Coffee Mug - Mustard](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/products/chips-coffee-mug-yellow): $39. Chips Inc coffee mug in mustard yellow.
- [CHIPS Stack Coffee Mug - Matte Black](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/products/chips-stack-coffee-mug-matte-black): $35. Chips Inc stack-style coffee mug in matte black finish.

## Featured Tinned Fish

- [Jose Gourmet Sardines with Lemon in Olive Oil](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/products/jose-gourmet-sardines-with-lemon-in-olive-oil): $13. Portuguese tinned sardines in olive oil with lemon.
- [Jose Gourmet Octopus with Garlic in Olive Oil](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/products/jose-gourmet-octopus-with-garlic-in-olive-oil): $31. Portuguese tinned octopus with garlic in olive oil.

## Support

- Sharpening service and sharpening class available at the Perth retail location, 4/150 Oxford Street, Leederville WA 6007
- Free delivery on all orders shipped within Australia
- Ships worldwide with all duties and taxes covered on US orders

## Optional

- [Knife Knowledge Blog](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/blogs/knife-knowledge): Buyer guides, comparisons, video content
- [Knife Care Blog](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/blogs/knife-care): Sharpening, maintenance, and care guides
- [Knife Information Blog](https://www.chefs-edge.com.au/blogs/knife-information): Deep-dive articles on Japanese knife history and technical topics