Top 5 Japanese knife sets

This Kai Wasabi 3-piece knife set consists of three knives from the Wasabi series. Kai is known for its high-quality Kai Shun kitchen knives. With this Kai Wasabi collection, this high quality is now also available for a more affordable price. The stainless steel, Daido 1K6 blade has a thin grind and is hardened up to a hardness of 58 HRC. The handle is made of a combination of bamboo powder and polypropylene. This makes the handle sustainable and waterproof. It's a good set for novice chefs who love Japanese kitchen knives but don't want to pay too much.

This Kai Shun knife set includes three knives from the Kai Shun Classic series, with a 32-layer damascus-steel blade and a VG-MAX core for excellent cutting properties. With a hardness of 61 ±1 HRC, these knives retain their sharpness for a long time. The handles are made of laminated pakka wood and have an asymmetrical shape. The set includes a chef's knife, a utility knife and a peeling knife; a comprehensive set for any culinary challenge. With their beautiful design and cutting performance, these knives are both functional and stylish. This set is ideal for anyone who loves top-quality Japanese knives and is willing to pay good money for it.

Discover the Tojiro Basic TBS-300, 3-piece knife set, consisting of a nakiri, santoku and a petty. This set is lightweight, easy to handle and brings professional sharpness to your kitchen. The Tojiro Basic santoku knife is perfect when cutting, crushing and scooping meat, fish and vegetables. The nakiri is perfect for fine chopping vegetables and herbs. The petty is suitable for precision work. Made of high-quality VG10 steel, this set offers exceptional sharpness, corrosion resistance and a durable, water-repellent handle made of pakka wood that is securely attached with 3 rivets.

This Kai Tim Mälzer set is designed by top chef Tim Mälzer. Kai Tim Mälzer knives combine a very hard VG10 steel core of 61 ±1 HRC with 32 layers of corrosion-resistant damascus steel for optimum performance. As such this knife retains its sharpness for a very long time, and it looks stunning. The handle is made from brown walnut wood, feels very comfortable in hand and is great for both left and right-handed users. The set consists of a large 20 cm chef's knife and a handy 15 cm utility knife. This set comes in an attractive wooden gift/storage box.

This 3-piece knife set from the Eden Kanso Aogami series are traditional Japanese kitchen knives. These knives have wooden handles and have a blade made of the rock-hard and hand-forged Blue Paper Steel. Blue Paper Steel is White Paper Steel with the addition of small amounts of chrome and tungsten. It might make the steel a little less traditional but it does improve the qualities. Blue Paper Steel is more resistant to corrosion and chipping than White Paper Steel, although it is certainly not a stainless steel type. The knife will form a patina very quickly. This is an oxidation layer that protects the knife from rust. You can recognize a patina by the discolouration of the surface of the blade.