From the gyuto to the yanagi, these are the eight most important Japanese kitchen knife styles to know. Deba knives are sturdy, somewhat petite blades used primarily for working with fish.

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“The shape of the knife determines what it can do for you,” Kent says. While your santoku can handle most day-to-day tasks, ...