This all-purpose knife is similar in length and shape to a Western-style chef ... The narrow handle was easy to grip, too. It’s also reasonably priced for a high-quality Japanese blade.

For folks who prefer the lightweight ease of Japanese-style knives, Miyabi’s 8-inch, full-tang, fine carbide stainless steel chef ... red, blue, and a gorgeous olive wood handle, this knife ...

The Klaus Meyer Damascus Chef’s Knife is an 8-inch beauty crafted from high-carbon Japanese stainless steel, layered 67 times for that signature Damascus pattern (which, let’s be real ...