Carbon Knives

Carbon steel kitchen knives are valued by chefs and cooking enthusiasts for their exceptional sharpness and ease of sharpening. Carbon steels, from which kitchen knives are made, usually contains from 0.5% to 1.5% carbon.

Among the well-known carbon steels, we can highlight Japanese Shirogami (White Steel) and Aogami (Blue Steel), as well as European and American: 440C, 1095, 1055.

One of the main advantages of carbon steel knives is their ability to achieve an ultra-thin cutting edge. In addition, they are very easy to sharpen, especially on whetstones. You can buy various sharpeners, including whetstones, in our store.

However, kitchen knives made of carbon steel require special care, as they are subject to corrosion. After each use, the blade must be washed by hand and wiped dry. When in contact with acidic foods (lemon, tomatoes) - rinse immediately. Long-term exposure to moisture leads to rust. Carbon steel knives cannot be washed in the dishwasher.

Please note that rust on a carbon steel knife is not a warranty case. Often, a patina appears on such knives. This is not rust. Patina is an oxide layer that protects the metal from corrosion. Unlike rust, patina is dense and stable, and it does not destroy the metal. Patina appears as a result of oxidation of iron when in contact with moisture and acidic substances. The color of the patina can vary - from light gray to dark blue or even black.

To ensure that carbon steel knives serve for a long time, it is important to follow basic care rules: do not leave them wet, wipe them thoroughly after use, periodically lubricate with mineral oil. You can buy care and maintenance products for carbon steel knives in a special section of our store.

Deba Japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu IJF-11112 24cm
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Deba Kitchen knife Ittetsu Forge-welded Shirogami 2 24cm IJF-11112
The japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu Deba IJF-11112 with 240 mm polished blade made of Shirogami #2 carbon steel. The oval shaped handle is made of magnolia wood. The blade is single bevel. Carbon steel is susceptible to rust and must be kept dry and clean at all time’s to avoid oxidation and discolouration. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. Ittetsu knives are handmade in Echizen city, Japan.
€215.07
€253.02

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Deba Japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu Shirogami 2 IJF-11108 18cm
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Deba Kitchen knife Ittetsu Forge-welded Shirogami 2 18cm IJF-11108
The japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu Deba IJF-11108 with 180 mm forge-welded blade made of Shirogami #2 carbon steel. The oval shaped handle is made of magnolia wood. The blade is single bevel. Carbon steel is susceptible to rust and must be kept dry and clean at all time’s to avoid oxidation and discolouration. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. Ittetsu knives are handmade in Echizen city, Japan.
€120.44
€141.69

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Deba Japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu Shirogami 2 IJF-11106 15cm
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Deba Kitchen knife Ittetsu Forge-welded Shirogami 2 15cm IJF-11106
The japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu Deba IJF-11106 with 150 mm forge-welded blade made of Shirogami #2 carbon steel. The oval shaped handle is made of magnolia wood. The blade is single bevel. Carbon steel is susceptible to rust and must be kept dry and clean at all time’s to avoid oxidation and discolouration. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. Ittetsu knives are handmade in Echizen city, Japan.
€109.65
€129.00

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Deba Japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu Shirogami 2 IJF-11104 12cm
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Deba Kitchen knife Ittetsu Forge-welded Shirogami 2 12cm IJF-11104
The japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu Deba IJF-11104 with 120 mm forge-welded blade made of Shirogami #2 carbon steel. This deba is used for small fish, meat and vegetable. The oval shaped handle is made of magnolia wood. The blade is single bevel. Carbon steel is susceptible to rust and must be kept dry and clean at all time’s to avoid oxidation and discolouration. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. Ittetsu knives are handmade in Echizen city, Japan.
€101.15
€119.00

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Santoku Japanese kitchen knife Tojiro F-500 21cm
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Santoku Kitchen knife TOJIRO 21cm F-500
Supreme japanese Santoku knife Tojiro F-500 with 21 cm blade. Santoku is the Japanese version of the chef's knife. This santoku knife has classic kitchen knife's handle made of reinforced laminated material. The grip is specially designed to promote long use without fatigue. The blade is made of VG10. Because of how well VG10 holds an edge and its ability to withstand rust, VG10 has became the most popular steel for professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts. Each knife comes in an individual box.
€110.50
€130.00

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Gyuto Japanese kitchen knife TOJIRO Zen Black FD-1564 21cm
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Gyuto Kitchen knife TOJIRO Zen Black 21cm FD-1564
Tojiro Zen Black Chef knife with 21 cm blade. VG10 as core steel, clad by 13-chrome stainless steel, it has achieved both professional sharpness and easy maintenance. Black oxide processing, which is the technology often used for medical equipment, has been applied on blade. The blade thus has both outstanding corrosion resistance and beautiful visual aspect. Tojiro Zen Black Chef knife FD-1564  weights 135 g. Chestnut handle has excellent durability, and additionally applied fire treatment on surface makes it even stronger. Tojiro Zen Black Chef knife FD-1564 is not allowed to wash by dishwasher. It has very hard, but thin blade and not allowed to cut bones and meat with bones, coconuts and other nuts, other hard products.
€127.32
€149.79

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Petty Japanese kitchen knife Ikeuti Hamono 45-V30-150 15cm
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Petty Kitchen knife Ikeuti Hamono 15cm 45-V30-150
This petty knife made by Ikeuti Hamono is good for fish and meat cutting and preparing. Ergonomic non-slip handle made of rubber. Single bevel. 15 cm blade is made of VG10 steel. Weight about 150 g.
€71.40
€84.00

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Japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu Uraoshi Usuba Stamped IJS-11141 18cm
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Kitchen knife Ittetsu Uraoshi Usuba Stamped 18cm IJS-11141
The Japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu Uraoshi Usuba is designed for slicing vegetables. The knife has a blade length of 180 mm. The oval handle is made of magnolia wood. The blade is made of Shirogami #2 carbon steel. Carbon steel is subject to oxidation, so the knife should be kept dry and clean. Only hand washing in warm water with mandatory wiping dry is allowed. Ittetsu knives are handmade in Echizen, Fukui Prefecture, Japan.
€103.23
€121.45

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Japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu Uraoshi Kaisaki Stamped IJS-11155 15cm
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Kitchen knife Ittetsu Uraoshi Kaisaki Stamped 15cm IJS-11155
The kaisaki it's a small general purpose single bevel traditional Japanese knife, which resembles a small Yanagiba and can be used for filleting small fish and shellfish, peeling and slicing vegetables, gutting or slicing small pieces of meat. Japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu Uraoshi Kaisaki IJS-11155 with 150 mm polished blade made of Shirogami #2 carbon steel. The oval shaped handle is made of magnolia wood. Carbon steel is susceptible to rust and must be kept dry and clean at all time’s to avoid oxidation and discolouration. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. Ittetsu knives are handmade in Echizen city, Japan.
€68.82
€80.97

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Japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu Uraoshi Ajikiri Stamped IJS-11102 12cm
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Kitchen knife Ittetsu Uraoshi Ajikiri Stamped 12cm IJS-11102
Japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu Uraoshi Ajikiri IJS-11102 with 120 mm polished blade made of Shirogami #2 carbon steel. Ajikiri kitchen knife usually is used for small fish, meat and vegetable. The oval shaped handle is made of magnolia wood. The blade is single bevel Uraoshi. Carbon steel is susceptible to rust and must be kept dry and clean at all time’s to avoid oxidation and discolouration. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. Ittetsu knives are handmade in Echizen city, Japan.
€63.66
€74.90

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Bunka Japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu Shirogami IW-11836 21cm
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Bunka Kitchen knife Ittetsu Shirogami 21cm IW-11836
The Japanese Ittetsu bunka knife, with a 210 mm blade, is a versatile kitchen tool. The bunka is a multi-purpose knife similar in purpose to the santoku, but with a sharper, reverse tanto tip. This shape is convenient not only for chopping and slicing but also for precision work: filleting fish, slicing small ingredients, and making neat cuts. The blade is crafted from three-layer steel with a Shirogami (White Steel) carbon steel core. The outer layers increase strength and stability. Its 210 mm length makes it suitable for both home cooking and professional use. The traditional octagon-shaped handle is made of water-resistant walnut.
€167.76
€197.36

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Nakiri Japanese kitchen knife TOJIRO GAI F-1350 16.5cm
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Nakiri Kitchen knife TOJIRO GAI 16.5cm F-1350
New! Tojiro GAI Nakiri knife with 165 mm blade. Nakiri is traditional Japanese vegetable knife.  New Tojiro GAI series is suitable for both professional and home use. Not only practical, it is design wise superior and unique. VG-10 premium Japanese knife steel is in the core, which forged by 37 layers low and high carbon stainless steel. The handle with uniquely designed rugged surface fixed by hex bolts. It is one of a kind. Series name “GAI” came from a Japanese word "armor", which is inspired by the handle. Weight of Tojiro GAI Nakiri F-1350 is about 250 g.
Please, use your Tojiro knives carefully. It is not recommended for such knives - to wash in dishwasher, to leave it in water, to clean by acid liquids, to cut acid fruits like lemon. Hand-dry your knife: This should be done immediately after washing with a clean dishtowel. Rub with mineral oil. If you notice any rust spots, rub a light layer of mineral oil and let dry.
€133.34
€156.88

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Deba Japanese kitchen knife Tojiro PRO SD for Left-Handed F-636L 16.5cm
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Deba Kitchen knife Tojiro PRO SD for Left-Handed 16.5cm F-636L
With a VG10 as core steel, clad by 13-chrome stainless steel, Tojiro Pro SD Deba has achieved both professional sharpness and easy maintenance. Special version for left-handed. Followed by traditional Japanese wood handle, its handle is asymmetric D-shaped. It is hygienic all-stainless steel with tornado texture on one side that brings anti-slip effect and comfortably support your cooking. Weight 250 g. 
€264.97
€311.73

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Yanagiba Japanese kitchen knife Ryusen Hamono Houenryu HE-302 30cm
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Yanagiba Kitchen knife Ryusen Hamono Houenryu 30cm HE-302
Yanagiba Houenryu is an exclusive knife created by Ryusen Hamono to commemorate the opening of their impressive new factory and boutique in Echizen, Fukui Prefecture. The blade is completely made of Damascus steel, which consists of stainless VG-10 and VG-2. The backside of the knife is thinner than on most yanagi knives and gives a sharper edge to the touch and makes it easier to slide over fish. The handle is crafted from a solid piece of maple wood with a mosaic pin on one side and the Ryusen logo on the other. The knife comes in a beautiful box.
€2,838.93
€3,339.92

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Nakiri Japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu Shirogami Tall 75 mm IW-11840 18cm
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Nakiri Kitchen knife Ittetsu Shirogami Tall 75 mm 18cm IW-11840
Tall Nakiri knife Ittetsu with 180 mm blade. Tall nakiri knives are longer and taller than a normal nakiri. This one is 75 mm tall. The blade is made from 3 layers of material: iron clad and Shirogami steel. A layer of iron on each side protecting a layer of carbon steel at the core, in a process referred to as Sanmai or forge welding. Iron and carbon steel are both susceptible to rust and must be kept dry and clean at all time’s to avoid oxidation and discolouration. Avoid Bones, Frozen foods, nuts and hard candies or anything other than fruits, vegetables and proteins. Handle: waterproof mono octagonal walnut. Ittetsu knives are handmade in Echizen city, Japan. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry.
€162.59
€191.29

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Sujihiki Japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu Shirogami IW-11818 21cm
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Sujihiki Kitchen knife Ittetsu Shirogami 21cm IW-11818
Sujihiki Ittetsu with 210 mm blade is a double edge slicing knife with a long narrow blade. This knife smoothly slices through meat or vegetables and preserves the integrity of each ingredient's freshness. This Ittetsu sujihiki is made from 3 layers of material: iron clad and Shirogami steel. A layer of iron on each side protecting a layer of carbon steel at the core, in a process referred to as Sanmai or forge welding. Iron and carbon steel are both susceptible to rust and must be kept dry and clean at all time’s to avoid oxidation and discolouration. Handle: waterproof mono octagonal walnut. Ittetsu knives are handmade in Echizen city, Japan. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. 
€129.04
€151.81

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Petty Japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu Shirogami IW-11824 18cm
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Petty Kitchen knife Ittetsu Shirogami 18cm IW-11824
Petty knife Ittetsu with 180 mm blade. This japanese kitchen knife is made from 3 layers of material: iron clad and Shirogami steel. A layer of iron on each side protecting a layer of carbon steel at the core, in a process referred to as Sanmai or forge welding. Iron and carbon steel are both susceptible to rust and must be kept dry and clean at all time’s to avoid oxidation and discolouration. Avoid Bones, Frozen foods, nuts and hard candies or anything other than fruits, vegetables and proteins. Handle: waterproof mono octagonal walnut. Ittetsu knives are handmade in Echizen city, Japan.
€103.23
€121.45

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Gyuto Japanese kitchen knife Ryusen Hamono Houenryu Black and Red HE-202 21cm
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Gyuto Kitchen knife Ryusen Hamono Houenryu Black and Red 21cm HE-202
Unique gyuto Ryusen Hamono, collection Houenryu. Blade length is 21 cm. Coreless blade of this amazing japanese chef knife is made of VG10 and VG2 steels, 70 layers. Japanese white birch and resin handle. The Rockwell hardness on this knife is about 62 HRC. Ryusen Hamono Houenryu Gyuto knife goes in black gift box. Only handwash allowed. 
€1,892.62
€2,226.61

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Gyuto Japanese kitchen knife Ryusen Hamono Houenryu Black and Red HE-201 24cm
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Gyuto Kitchen knife Ryusen Hamono Houenryu Black and Red 24cm HE-201
Exclusive chef knife Ryusen Hamono, collection Houenryu. Blade length is 24 cm. Coreless blade is made of VG10 and VG2 steels, 70 layers. Japanese white birch and resin handle. The Rockwell hardness on this knife is about 62 HRC. Ryusen Hamono Houenryu Gyuto knife goes in black gift box. Only handwash allowed. 
€2,150.71
€2,530.24

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Gyuto Japanese kitchen knife Tsutomu Kajiwara TK-1124 24cm
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Gyuto Kitchen knife Tsutomu Kajiwara 24cm TK-1124
Japanese Chef knife gyuto handmade by Tsutomu Kajiwara. Blade 24 cm is made of Aogami 2 steel with iron damascus clad. Traditional japanese wooden handle. Please, use your Tsutomu Kajiwara knife carefully. It is not recommended for such knives - to wash in dishwasher, to leave it in water, to clean by acid liquids, to cut acid fruits like lemon. Hand-dry your knife: This should be done immediately after washing with a clean dishtowel. Rub with mineral oil. If you notice any rust spots, rub a light layer of mineral oil and let dry.
€202.17
€237.84

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Gyuto Japanese kitchen knife Tsutomu Kajiwara TK-1122 18cm
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Gyuto Kitchen knife Tsutomu Kajiwara 18cm TK-1122
Chef knife gyuto handmade by Tsutomu Kajiwara. Blade 180 mm is made of Aogami 2 steel with iron damascus clad. Traditional japanese wooden handle. Please, use your Tsutomu Kajiwara knife carefully. It is not recommended for such knives - to wash in dishwasher, to leave it in water, to clean by acid liquids, to cut acid fruits like lemon. Hand-dry your knife: This should be done immediately after washing with a clean dishtowel. Rub with mineral oil. If you notice any rust spots, rub a light layer of mineral oil and let dry.
€159.15
€187.24

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Japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu Garasuki Shirogami IW11838 18cm
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Kitchen knife Ittetsu Garasuki Shirogami 18cm IW11838
Garasuki knife Ittetsu with 180 mm blade. This garasuki is made from 3 layers of material: iron clad and Shirogami steel. A layer of iron on each side protecting a layer of carbon steel at the core, in a process referred to as Sanmai or forge welding. Iron and carbon steel are both susceptible to rust and must be kept dry and clean at all time’s to avoid oxidation and discolouration. Garasuki knife is designed for fillet chicken from bones, and fillet fish or pork or beef to remove meat from bones. Avoid Bones, Frozen foods, nuts and hard candies or anything other than fruits, vegetables and proteins. Handle: waterproof mono octagonal walnut. Ittetsu knives are handmade in Echizen city, Japan. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. 
€133.34
€156.88

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Japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu Bunka Shirogami IW-1186 16.5cm
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Kitchen knife Ittetsu Bunka Shirogami 16.5cm IW-1186
Japanese bunka knife Ittetsu with 165 mm blade. This bunka is made from 3 layers of material: iron clad and Shirogami steel. A layer of iron on each side protecting a layer of carbon steel at the core, in a process referred to as Sanmai or forge welding. Iron and carbon steel are both susceptible to rust and must be kept dry and clean at all time’s to avoid oxidation and discolouration. Handle: waterproof mono octagonal walnut. Ittetsu knives are handmade in Echizen city, Japan. Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. 
€145.39
€171.04

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Japanese kitchen knife Tsutomu Kajiwara Petty TK-1114 15cm
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Kitchen knife Tsutomu Kajiwara Petty 15cm TK-1114
 Japanese Petty knife handmade by Tsutomu Kajiwara. "Petty" is the Japanese word for a paring or utility knife, it comes from the French word “petite”. Blade 150 mm is made of Aogami 2 steel with iron damascus clad. Traditional japanese wooden handle. Please, use your Tsutomu Kajiwara knife carefully. It is not recommended for such knives - to wash in dishwasher, to leave it in water, to clean by acid liquids, to cut acid fruits like lemon. Hand-dry your knife: This should be done immediately after washing with a clean dishtowel. Rub with mineral oil. If you notice any rust spots, rub a light layer of mineral oil and let dry.
€141.09
€165.98

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