Yes, another great Oregon-based knife brand. Now owned by Kai USA, Kershaw has been cranking out quality pocket knives since 1975 and one of their Ken Onion models was one of the first “nice ...

and some European and American companies make Japanese-style knives. But here I’ve denoted the style of each to the best of my ability, and then gone into more detail in the descriptions.

If you’re in the market for more than just a chef’s knife, I’ve dug deep into the best knife sets, too, and you can also check out our guide to serrated knives. Update on December 13 ...