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Scharfes Japan has 246 damascus kitchen knives in our survey for Germany, priced from €35 to €898. Its chef knives cost a median of €282. The core steel is named on 13 % of its listings and the layer count on 0 %.

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Survey of 14 November 2026

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Score

23/100

Price 10/40 · Steel 3/30 · Listing 10/30

Listings

246

Germany

Median · Chef

€282

all brands: €200 ▲ +41 %

Steel named

13%

of listings state the core steel

Layers stated

of listings give a layer count

Shown discounted

10%

of listings displayed a crossed-out price

Prices by type

Compared with the median of all brands in the same market. Green: cheaper than the market. Red: more expensive. Grey: within 5 %.

Type	n	Median Scharfes Japan	All brands, DE	Low – High
Damascus chef knife	62	€282 ▲ +41 %	€200	€100 – €898
Damascus utility knife	44	€207 ▲ +49 %	€139	€35 – €588
Damascus santoku	38	€210 ▲ +32 %	€159	€39 – €648
Damascus nakiri	25	€260 ▲ +54 %	€169	€119 – €648
Damascus slicing knife	19	€260 ▲ +22 %	€214	€169 – €415
Fillet	13	€329 ▲ +67 %	€197	€119 – €684
Damascus paring knife	12	€108 ▲ +11 %	€98	€39 – €150
Deba	10	€234 ▲ +12 %	€209	€179 – €349
Damascus bread knife	6	€249 ▲ +100 %	€124	€109 – €379
Damascus boning knife	5	€175 ▲ +97 %	€89	€45 – €279
Damascus bunka	5	€359 ▲ +60 %	€225	€289 – €612
Damascus kiritsuke	5	€439 ▲ +195 %	€149	€219 – €779
Damascus cleaver	2	€252 ▲ +46 %	€173	€209 – €295

Core steels used

As stated by the seller, among listings that name a steel.

Core steel	n	%
VG10	16	7 %
Aogami	5	2 %
SG2	5	2 %
ginsan	2	1 %
Shirogami	2	1 %
powder steel (unnamed)	2	1 %
ZDP-189	1	0 %

All 246 Scharfes Japan listings

Knife	Brand	Type	Blade	Layers	Core steel	Price
SekiRyu Damast Allzweckmesser 130mm	Scharfes Japan	Utility	5.1"	–	not stated	€49€35
Kochling Damast Micarta Santoku 130mm	Scharfes Japan	Santoku	5.1"	–	not stated	€39
Kochling Damast mit Pakkaholz Schälmesser 90mm	Scharfes Japan	Paring	3.5"	–	not stated	€39
Kochling Damast Micarta Ausbeinmesser 155mm	Scharfes Japan	Boning	6.1"	–	not stated	€45
TOJIRO BASIC DAMASCUS Allzweckmesser 135mm	Scharfes Japan	Utility	5.3"	–	not stated	€83
TOJIRO CLASSIC DAMASCUS kleines Allzweckmesser 120mm	Scharfes Japan	Utility	4.7"	–	not stated	€97
Kanetsune Tsuchime Damast Classic Gyuto 180mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	7.1"	–	not stated	€125€100
TOJIRO CLASSIC DAMASCUS Allzweckmesser 150mm	Scharfes Japan	Utility	5.9"	–	not stated	€108
TOJIRO FLASH Schälmesser 70mm	Scharfes Japan	Paring	2.8"	–	not stated	€108
TOJIRO SIPPU BLACK Schälmesser 70mm	Scharfes Japan	Paring	2.8"	–	not stated	€108
TOJIRO SIPPU BLACK Obst-/Schälmesser 90mm	Scharfes Japan	Paring	3.5"	–	not stated	€108
TOJIRO FLASH Obst-/Schälmesser 90mm	Scharfes Japan	Paring	3.5"	–	not stated	€108
TOJIRO FLASH Obstmesser 100mm	Scharfes Japan	Paring	3.9"	–	not stated	€108
TOJIRO Senkou Classic Brotmesser 150mm	Scharfes Japan	Bread	5.9"	–	not stated	€109
Kai Shun Schälmesser 60mm	Scharfes Japan	Paring	2.4"	–	not stated	€109
Kai Shun Officemesser 90mm	Scharfes Japan	Paring	3.5"	–	not stated	€109
Kai Shun Obst-/Schälmesser 90mm	Scharfes Japan	Paring	3.5"	–	not stated	€109
TOJIRO FLASH Allzweckmesser 130mm	Scharfes Japan	Utility	5.1"	–	not stated	€115
Kai Shun kleines Allzweckmesser 100mm	Scharfes Japan	Utility	3.9"	–	not stated	€119
TOJIRO SIPPU BLACK Allzweckmesser 130mm	Scharfes Japan	Utility	5.1"	–	not stated	€119
Hokiyama Ginsan-3 Allzweckmesser 140mm	Scharfes Japan	Utility	5.5"	–	ginsan	€119
Kanetsune Tsuchime Damast Allzweckmesser 150mm	Scharfes Japan	Utility	5.9"	–	not stated	€119
Kai Shun kleines Filetiermesser 120mm	Scharfes Japan	Fillet	4.7"	–	not stated	€119
TOJIRO BASIC DAMASCUS Kochmesser 180mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	7.1"	–	not stated	€119
Kunio Masutani Sairyu VG10 Kochmesser 180mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	7.1"	–	VG10	€119
Kunio Masutani Kokuryu VG10 Kochmesser 180mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	7.1"	–	VG10	€119
TOJIRO BASIC DAMASCUS Nakiri 165mm	Scharfes Japan	Nakiri	6.5"	–	not stated	€119
Kunio Masutani Sairyu VG10 Nakiri 170mm	Scharfes Japan	Nakiri	6.7"	–	VG10	€119
TOJIRO BASIC DAMASCUS Santoku 170mm	Scharfes Japan	Santoku	6.7"	–	not stated	€119
Kunio Masutani Sairyu VG10 Santoku 170mm	Scharfes Japan	Santoku	6.7"	–	VG10	€119
Kunio Masutani Kokuryu VG10 Santoku 170mm	Scharfes Japan	Santoku	6.7"	–	VG10	€119
Kai Shun White Officemesser 90mm	Scharfes Japan	Paring	3.5"	–	not stated	€119
Kai Shun Allzweckmesser 150mm	Scharfes Japan	Utility	5.9"	–	not stated	€129
Kunio Masutani Sairyu VG10 Kochmesser 180mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	7.1"	–	VG10	€129
Kunio Masutani Sairyu VG10 Nakiri 170mm	Scharfes Japan	Nakiri	6.7"	–	VG10	€129
Kai Shun kleines Santoku 140mm	Scharfes Japan	Santoku	5.5"	–	not stated	€179€129
Mcusta Zanmai Supreme Hammered Allzweckmesser 110mm	Scharfes Japan	Utility	4.3"	–	not stated	€198€138.60
Kai Shun Linkshänder Allzweckmesser 150mm	Scharfes Japan	Utility	5.9"	–	not stated	€139
Kai Shun White Allzweckmesser 150mm	Scharfes Japan	Utility	5.9"	–	not stated	€139
Echizen Ittetsu VG-10 Damast Nakiri 130mm	Scharfes Japan	Nakiri	5.1"	–	VG10	€139
Echizen Ittetsu VG-10 Damast kleines Santoku 130mm	Scharfes Japan	Santoku	5.1"	–	VG10	€139
Kai Shun Officemesser 90mm	Scharfes Japan	Paring	3.5"	–	not stated	€139
TOJIRO SIPPU Filetiermesser 210mm	Scharfes Japan	Fillet	8.3"	–	not stated	€174€139.20
Kanetsune Tsuchime Damast Santoku 180mm	Scharfes Japan	Santoku	7.1"	–	not stated	€159€145
TOJIRO SIPPU BLACK Filetiermesser 210mm	Scharfes Japan	Fillet	8.3"	–	not stated	€195€146.25
Kasumi Masterpiece Schälmesser 80mm	Scharfes Japan	Paring	3.1"	–	not stated	€149.90
TOJIRO SIPPU BLACK Kochmesser 210mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	8.3"	–	not stated	€225€157.50
Shigeki Tanaka Aogami 2 Damascus Allzweckmesser 120mm	Scharfes Japan	Utility	4.7"	–	Aogami	€159
Echizen Ittetsu VG-10 Damast Allzweckmesser 160mm	Scharfes Japan	Utility	6.3"	–	VG10	€159
Echizen Ittetsu VG-10 Damast Kochmesser 180mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	7.1"	–	VG10	€159
Echizen Ittetsu VG-10 Damast Nakiri 150mm	Scharfes Japan	Nakiri	5.9"	–	VG10	€159
Echizen Ittetsu VG-10 Damast Santoku 150mm	Scharfes Japan	Santoku	5.9"	–	VG10	€159
Hokiyama Ginsan-3 Santoku 165mm	Scharfes Japan	Santoku	6.5"	–	ginsan	€159
Echizen Ittetsu VG-10 Damast Santoku 165mm	Scharfes Japan	Santoku	6.5"	–	VG10	€159
Kasumi Masterpiece Allzweckmesser 120mm	Scharfes Japan	Utility	4.7"	–	not stated	€159.90
Kunio Masutani VG1 Walnuss Santoku 170mm handgeschmiedet	Scharfes Japan	Santoku	6.7"	–	not stated	€165
Kunio Masutani VG1 Rosenholz Santoku 170mm handgeschmiedet	Scharfes Japan	Santoku	6.7"	–	not stated	€165
Shigeki Tanaka Aogami 2 Damascus Allzweckmesser 150mm	Scharfes Japan	Utility	5.9"	–	Aogami	€169
Kai Shun Ausbeinmesser 150mm	Scharfes Japan	Boning	5.9"	–	not stated	€169
Kai Shun kleines Kochmesser 110mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	4.3"	–	not stated	€169
Echizen Ittetsu VG-10 Damast Santoku 180mm	Scharfes Japan	Santoku	7.1"	–	VG10	€169
Hideo Kitaoka Damast Sashimi 205mm	Scharfes Japan	Slicer	8.1"	–	not stated	€189€169
Mcusta Zanmai Supreme Hammered Allzweckmesser 90mm	Scharfes Japan	Utility	3.5"	–	not stated	€175
Kai Shun Gokujo Ausbeinmesser 150mm	Scharfes Japan	Boning	5.9"	–	not stated	€175
TOJIRO FLASH Allzweckmesser 150mm	Scharfes Japan	Utility	5.9"	–	not stated	€179
Hideo Kitaoka Damast Deba 120mm	Scharfes Japan	Deba	4.7"	–	not stated	€179
Kunio Masutani VG1 Walnussholz Santoku 170mm handgeschmiedet	Scharfes Japan	Santoku	6.7"	–	not stated	€179
Kasumi Masterpiece Ausbeinmesser 160mm	Scharfes Japan	Boning	6.3"	–	not stated	€179.90
Kasumi Masterpiece Kochmesser 140mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	5.5"	–	not stated	€179.90
Kai Shun flexibel Tranchiermesser 305mm	Scharfes Japan	Slicer	12"	–	not stated	€185
Kai Tim Mälzer Minamo Shun Premier kleines Allzweckmesser 95mm	Scharfes Japan	Utility	3.7"	–	not stated	€189
Kai Shun Filetiermesser 225mm	Scharfes Japan	Fillet	8.9"	–	not stated	€189
Kai Shun kleines Kochmesser 150mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	5.9"	–	not stated	€189
Shigeki Tanaka Aogami 2 Damascus Kochmesser 180mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	7.1"	–	Aogami	€189
Shigeki Tanaka Aogami 2 Damascus Nakiri 165mm	Scharfes Japan	Nakiri	6.5"	–	Aogami	€189
Shigeki Tanaka Aogami 2 Damascus Santoku 165mm	Scharfes Japan	Santoku	6.5"	–	Aogami	€189
Kai Shun Tranchiermesser 200mm	Scharfes Japan	Slicer	7.9"	–	not stated	€189
TOJIRO SIPPU BLACK Kochmesser 180mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	7.1"	–	not stated	€195
TOJIRO SIPPU BLACK Kochmesser 240mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	9.4"	–	not stated	€295€195
TOJIRO SIPPU BLACK Nakiri 165mm	Scharfes Japan	Nakiri	6.5"	–	not stated	€195
Kanetsune Zen-Bokashi Nakiri 165mm	Scharfes Japan	Nakiri	6.5"	–	not stated	€195
TOJIRO SIPPU BLACK Santoku 170mm	Scharfes Japan	Santoku	6.7"	–	not stated	€195
Kai Shun Tranchiermesser 230mm	Scharfes Japan	Slicer	9.1"	–	not stated	€195
Kanetsune Zen Bokashi Deba 120mm	Scharfes Japan	Deba	4.7"	–	not stated	€198
Kanetsune Zen Bokashi Deba 165mm	Scharfes Japan	Deba	6.5"	–	not stated	€198
Kanetsune Zen-Bokash Sashimi 210mm	Scharfes Japan	Slicer	8.3"	–	not stated	€198
TOJIRO SAKUYA Allzweckmesser 130mm	Scharfes Japan	Utility	5.1"	–	not stated	€199
Shigeki Tanaka VG-10 Damast Allzweckmesser 150mm	Scharfes Japan	Utility	5.9"	–	VG10	€199
Hideo Kitaoka Damast Deba 150mm	Scharfes Japan	Deba	5.9"	–	not stated	€199
Mcusta Zanmai Supreme Hammered Nakiri 165mm	Scharfes Japan	Nakiri	6.5"	–	not stated	€288€199
Hideo Kitaoka Damast Sashimi 240mm	Scharfes Japan	Slicer	9.4"	–	not stated	€199
Kasumi Masterpiece kleines Santoku 130mm	Scharfes Japan	Santoku	5.1"	–	not stated	€199.90
Kai Shun Santoku 180mm	Scharfes Japan	Santoku	7.1"	–	not stated	€205
Kai Shun White Tranchiermesser 230mm	Scharfes Japan	Slicer	9.1"	–	not stated	€205
TOJIRO CLASSIC DAMASCUS Kochmesser 180mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	7.1"	–	not stated	€206
TOJIRO CLASSIC DAMASCUS Nakiri 165mm	Scharfes Japan	Nakiri	6.5"	–	not stated	€206
TOJIRO CLASSIC DAMASCUS Santoku 170mm	Scharfes Japan	Santoku	6.7"	–	not stated	€206
Kai Shun Hackbeil 175mm	Scharfes Japan	Cleaver	6.9"	–	not stated	€209
Kai Shun Kullenschliff Tranchiermesser 230mm	Scharfes Japan	Slicer	9.1"	–	not stated	€209
TOJIRO SIPPU Kochmesser 240mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	9.4"	–	not stated	€267€213.60
Kai Tim Mälzer Minamo Shun Premier Allzweckmesser 150mm	Scharfes Japan	Utility	5.9"	–	not stated	€215
TOJIRO FLASH Kochmesser 160mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	6.3"	–	not stated	€215
Kai Shun Kochmesser 200mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	7.9"	–	not stated	€215
Kai Shun Linkshänder Santoku 180mm	Scharfes Japan	Santoku	7.1"	–	not stated	€215
Kai Shun Kullenschliff Santoku 180mm	Scharfes Japan	Santoku	7.1"	–	not stated	€215
Kai Shun White Santoku 180mm	Scharfes Japan	Santoku	7.1"	–	not stated	€215
Mcusta Zanmai Supreme Hammered Allzweckmesser 150mm	Scharfes Japan	Utility	5.9"	–	not stated	€218
Yoshimi Kato Suminagashi Allzweckmesser 120mm	Scharfes Japan	Utility	4.7"	–	not stated	€219
Hatono Hamono Shirogami 1 Allzweckmesser 140mm	Scharfes Japan	Utility	5.5"	–	Shirogami	€219
Kai Shun Brotmesser 230mm	Scharfes Japan	Bread	9.1"	–	not stated	€219
Hideo Kitaoka Damast Deba 165mm	Scharfes Japan	Deba	6.5"	–	not stated	€219
Kai Shun Kiritsuke 150mm	Scharfes Japan	Kiritsuke	5.9"	–	not stated	€219
Kai Shun Kullenschliff Kochmesser 200mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	7.9"	–	not stated	€219
Kai Shun Nakiri 165mm	Scharfes Japan	Nakiri	6.5"	–	not stated	€219
Kanetsune Zen-Bokashi Sashimi 240mm	Scharfes Japan	Slicer	9.4"	–	not stated	€219
Mcusta Zanmai Ultimate Unkai Allzweckmesser 150mm	Scharfes Japan	Utility	5.9"	–	not stated	€316€221.20
TOJIRO CLASSIC DAMASCUS Kochmesser 210mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	8.3"	–	not stated	€222
Kai Shun Linkshänder Kochmesser 200mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	7.9"	–	not stated	€225
Kai Shun White Kochmesser 200mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	7.9"	–	not stated	€225
Yoshimi Kato Suminagashi Allzweckmesser 150mm	Scharfes Japan	Utility	5.9"	–	not stated	€229
Kai Shun White Brotmesser 230mm	Scharfes Japan	Bread	9.1"	–	not stated	€229
Kai Shun Kochmesser 255mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	10"	–	not stated	€229
Kasumi Masterpiece Filetiermesser 200mm	Scharfes Japan	Fillet	7.9"	–	not stated	€239.90
TOJIRO FLASH Deba 165mm	Scharfes Japan	Deba	6.5"	–	not stated	€249
TOJIRO SAKUYA Nakiri 165mm	Scharfes Japan	Nakiri	6.5"	–	not stated	€249
TOJIRO SAKUYA Santoku 165mm	Scharfes Japan	Santoku	6.5"	–	not stated	€249
Kai Shun Santoku 190mm	Scharfes Japan	Santoku	7.5"	–	not stated	€255
Yoshimi Kato SG2 Allzweckmesser 120mm	Scharfes Japan	Utility	4.7"	–	SG2	€259
Kai Shun Kiritsuke 200mm	Scharfes Japan	Kiritsuke	7.9"	–	not stated	€259
Kasumi Masterpiece Kochmesser 200mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	7.9"	–	not stated	€259.90
Kasumi Masterpiece Nakiri 170mm	Scharfes Japan	Nakiri	6.7"	–	not stated	€259.90
Kasumi Masterpiece Santoku 180mm	Scharfes Japan	Santoku	7.1"	–	not stated	€259.90
Kasumi Masterpiece Tranchiermesser 240mm	Scharfes Japan	Slicer	9.4"	–	not stated	€259.90
TOJIRO CLASSIC DAMASCUS Kochmesser 240mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	9.4"	–	not stated	€266
Mcusta Zanmai Supreme Hammered Kochmesser 180mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	7.1"	–	not stated	€268
Mcusta Zanmai Supreme Hammered Santoku 180mm	Scharfes Japan	Santoku	7.1"	–	not stated	€268
Kai Shun Nagare kleines Allzweckmesser 90mm	Scharfes Japan	Utility	3.5"	–	not stated	€269
Hideo Kitaoka Damast Deba 180mm	Scharfes Japan	Deba	7.1"	–	not stated	€269
TOJIRO SAKUYA Kochmesser 210mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	8.3"	–	not stated	€269
TOJIRO SIPPU BLACK Kochmesser 270mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	–	–	not stated	€385€269.50
Mcusta Zanmai Ultimate Aranami Nakiri 165mm	Scharfes Japan	Nakiri	6.5"	–	not stated	€385€269.50
Kasumi Masterpiece Brotmesser 250mm	Scharfes Japan	Bread	9.8"	–	not stated	€269.90
TOJIRO ATELIER Allzweckmesser 100mm	Scharfes Japan	Utility	3.9"	–	not stated	€340€272
Mcusta Zanmai Ultimate Aranami Allzweckmesser 110mm	Scharfes Japan	Utility	4.3"	–	not stated	€274
TOJIRO FLASH Kochmesser 180mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	7.1"	–	not stated	€275
TOJIRO FLASH Nakiri 180mm	Scharfes Japan	Nakiri	7.1"	–	not stated	€275
TOJIRO FLASH Santoku 180mm	Scharfes Japan	Santoku	7.1"	–	not stated	€275
Hokiyama Sakon Bokusai Kochmesser 210mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	8.3"	–	not stated	€278
Hideo Kitaoka Shirogami Ausbeinmesser 150mm	Scharfes Japan	Boning	5.9"	–	Shirogami	€279
Hideo Kitaoka Damast Sashimi 270mm	Scharfes Japan	Slicer	10.6"	–	not stated	€279
Hideo Kitaoka Damast Mioroshi 210mm	Scharfes Japan	Slicer	8.3"	–	not stated	€339€279
Kasumi Masterpiece Kochmesser 240mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	9.4"	–	not stated	€279.90
Mcusta Zanmai Ultimate Unkai Kochmesser 180mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	7.1"	–	not stated	€401€280.70
TOJIRO CLASSIC DAMASCUS Kochmesser 270mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	–	–	not stated	€283
Mcusta Zanmai Ultimate Unkai Allzweckmesser 110mm	Scharfes Japan	Utility	4.3"	–	not stated	€289
Kai Shun Nagare Allzweckmesser 150mm	Scharfes Japan	Utility	5.9"	–	not stated	€289
Kanetsune Zen-Bokashi Bunka Messer 170mm	Scharfes Japan	Bunka	6.7"	–	not stated	€289
Yoshimi Kato Suminagashi Santoku 175mm	Scharfes Japan	Santoku	6.9"	–	not stated	€289
TOJIRO FLASH Sushimesser 210mm	Scharfes Japan	Slicer	8.3"	–	not stated	€289
Mcusta Zanmai Supreme Hammered Filetiermesser 240mm	Scharfes Japan	Fillet	9.4"	–	not stated	€368€294.40
Kai Shun chinesisches Kochmesser 180mm	Scharfes Japan	Cleaver	7.1"	–	not stated	€295
TOJIRO FLASH Kochmesser 210mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	8.3"	–	not stated	€295
Yoshimi Kato Damascus Santoku 175mm	Scharfes Japan	Santoku	6.9"	–	not stated	€295
Kai Tim Mälzer Minamo Shun Premier Santoku 200mm	Scharfes Japan	Santoku	7.9"	–	not stated	€295
Hideo Kitaoka Damast Sashimi Linkshänder 240mm	Scharfes Japan	Slicer	9.4"	–	not stated	€295
Mcusta Zanmai Ultimate Aranami Allzweckmesser 150mm	Scharfes Japan	Utility	5.9"	–	not stated	€297
Mcusta Zanmai Supreme Hammered Kochmesser 210mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	8.3"	–	not stated	€298
Yoshimi Kato Damascus Nakiri 180mm	Scharfes Japan	Nakiri	7.1"	–	not stated	€298
TOJIRO ATELIER Allzweckmesser 120mm	Scharfes Japan	Utility	4.7"	–	not stated	€299
Hideo Kitaoka Damast Deba Linkshänder 150mm	Scharfes Japan	Deba	5.9"	–	not stated	€299
Yoshimi Kato Suminagashi Nakiri 165mm	Scharfes Japan	Nakiri	6.5"	–	not stated	€299
Mcusta Zanmai Ultimate Aranami Santoku 180mm	Scharfes Japan	Santoku	7.1"	–	not stated	€429€299
Kasumi Masterpiece Sashimi 210mm	Scharfes Japan	Slicer	8.3"	–	not stated	€319
Kanetsune Zen-Bokashi Sashimi 270mm	Scharfes Japan	Slicer	10.6"	–	not stated	€325
TOJIRO ATELIER Allzweckmesser 150mm	Scharfes Japan	Utility	5.9"	–	not stated	€326
Kanetsugu Zuiun Filetiermesser 240mm	Scharfes Japan	Fillet	9.4"	–	not stated	€329
Yoshimi Kato SG2 Nakiri 165mm	Scharfes Japan	Nakiri	6.5"	–	SG2	€329
Yoshimi Kato SG2 Bunka Messer 170mm	Scharfes Japan	Bunka	6.7"	–	SG2	€339
Hideo Kitaoka Damast Deba Linkshänder 165mm	Scharfes Japan	Deba	6.5"	–	not stated	€339
TOJIRO FLASH Filetiermesser 240mm	Scharfes Japan	Fillet	9.4"	–	not stated	€339
Yoshimi Kato Suminagashi Kochmesser 210mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	8.3"	–	not stated	€339
Yoshimi Kato SG2 Santoku 165mm	Scharfes Japan	Santoku	6.5"	–	SG2	€339
Mcusta Zanmai Ultimate Unkai Kochmesser 210mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	8.3"	–	not stated	€495€346.50
TOJIRO FLASH Brotmesser 240mm	Scharfes Japan	Bread	9.4"	–	not stated	€349
Hideo Kitaoka Damast Deba 210mm	Scharfes Japan	Deba	8.3"	–	not stated	€349
Yoshimi Kato SG2 Kochmesser 210mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	8.3"	–	SG2	€349
TOJIRO FLASH Kochmesser 240mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	9.4"	–	not stated	€349
Yoshimi Kato Suminagashi Bunka Messer 170mm	Scharfes Japan	Bunka	6.7"	–	not stated	€359
Yoshimi Kato Suminagashi Bunka Messer 170mm	Scharfes Japan	Bunka	6.7"	–	not stated	€359
Yoshimi Kato Suminagashi Kochmesser 180mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	7.1"	–	not stated	€359
Kai Shun Nagare Tranchiermesser 230mm	Scharfes Japan	Slicer	9.1"	–	not stated	€359
Mcusta Zanmai Ultimate Unkai Santoku 180mm	Scharfes Japan	Santoku	7.1"	–	not stated	€401€360
Mcusta Zanmai Supreme Hammered Kochmesser 240mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	9.4"	–	not stated	€368
Yoshimi Kato Suminagashi Nakiri 180mm	Scharfes Japan	Nakiri	7.1"	–	not stated	€375
Kai Shun Nagare Brotmesser 230mm	Scharfes Japan	Bread	9.1"	–	not stated	€379
Kai Shun Nagare Kochmesser 200mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	7.9"	–	not stated	€379
Shiro Kamo Powder Steel Damast Nakiri 165mm Oktagongriff	Scharfes Japan	Nakiri	6.5"	–	powder steel (unnamed)	€379
Kai Shun Nagare Santoku 180mm	Scharfes Japan	Santoku	7.1"	–	not stated	€379
Hideo Kitaoka Damast Sashimi 300mm	Scharfes Japan	Slicer	11.8"	–	not stated	€389
Mcusta Zanmai Ultimate Unkai Filetiermesser 240mm	Scharfes Japan	Fillet	9.4"	–	not stated	€562€393.40
Mcusta Zanmai Ultimate Unkai Kochmesser 240mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	9.4"	–	not stated	€566€396.20
Mcusta Zanmai Supreme Hammered Filetiermesser 270mm	Scharfes Japan	Fillet	10.6"	–	not stated	€398
Mcusta Zanmai Ultimate Unkai Nakiri 165mm	Scharfes Japan	Nakiri	6.5"	–	not stated	€405
Hideo Kitaoka Damast Sashimi Linkshänder 270mm	Scharfes Japan	Slicer	10.6"	–	not stated	€415
TOJIRO ATELIER Gyuto 180mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	7.1"	–	not stated	€420
TOJIRO ATELIER Nakiri 165mm	Scharfes Japan	Nakiri	6.5"	–	not stated	€420
TOJIRO ATELIER Santoku 170mm	Scharfes Japan	Santoku	6.7"	–	not stated	€420
Mcusta Zanmai Ultimate Aranami Kochmesser 180mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	7.1"	–	not stated	€429
TOJIRO ATELIER Allzweckmesser 120mm	Scharfes Japan	Utility	4.7"	–	not stated	€438
Hatono Hamono ZDP-189 Kiritsuke 210mm	Scharfes Japan	Kiritsuke	8.3"	–	ZDP-189	€439
TOJIRO FLASH Kochmesser 270mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	–	–	not stated	€439
TOJIRO ATELIER Allzweckmesser 120mm	Scharfes Japan	Utility	4.7"	–	not stated	€446
Mcusta Zanmai Ultimate Aranami Kochmesser 210mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	8.3"	–	not stated	€475
TOJIRO ATELIER Allzweckmesser 150mm	Scharfes Japan	Utility	5.9"	–	not stated	€488
TOJIRO ATELIER Allzweckmesser 120mm	Scharfes Japan	Utility	4.7"	–	not stated	€498
TOJIRO ATELIER Gyuto 210mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	8.3"	–	not stated	€500
TOJIRO ATELIER Kochmesser 210mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	8.3"	–	not stated	€522
TOJIRO ATELIER Allzweckmesser 150mm	Scharfes Japan	Utility	5.9"	–	not stated	€528
TOJIRO ATELIER Allzweckmesser 120mm	Scharfes Japan	Utility	4.7"	–	not stated	€538
Mcusta Zanmai Ultimate Aranami Filetiermesser 240mm	Scharfes Japan	Fillet	9.4"	–	not stated	€544
Mcusta Zanmai Ultimate Aranami Kochmesser 240mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	9.4"	–	not stated	€547
TOJIRO ATELIER Kochmesser 180mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	7.1"	–	not stated	€548
Shiro Kamo Powder Steel Damast Kochmesser 240mm Oktagongriff	Scharfes Japan	Chef	9.4"	–	powder steel (unnamed)	€575
TOJIRO ATELIER Gyuto 240mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	9.4"	–	not stated	€579
TOJIRO ATELIER Allzweckmesser 150mm	Scharfes Japan	Utility	5.9"	–	not stated	€588
TOJIRO ATELIER Kochmesser 180mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	7.1"	–	not stated	€598
TOJIRO ATELIER Nakiri 165mm	Scharfes Japan	Nakiri	6.5"	–	not stated	€598
TOJIRO ATELIER Santoku 170mm	Scharfes Japan	Santoku	6.7"	–	not stated	€598
TOJIRO ATELIER Bunka Messer 170mm	Scharfes Japan	Bunka	6.7"	–	not stated	€612
TOJIRO ATELIER Kochmesser 180mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	7.1"	–	not stated	€612
TOJIRO ATELIER Nakiri 165mm	Scharfes Japan	Nakiri	6.5"	–	not stated	€612
TOJIRO ATELIER Santoku 170mm	Scharfes Japan	Santoku	6.7"	–	not stated	€612
TOJIRO ATELIER Kochmesser 210mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	8.3"	–	not stated	€638
TOJIRO ATELIER Kochmesser 180mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	7.1"	–	not stated	€648
TOJIRO ATELIER Nakiri 165mm	Scharfes Japan	Nakiri	6.5"	–	not stated	€648
TOJIRO ATELIER Santoku 170mm	Scharfes Japan	Santoku	6.7"	–	not stated	€648
Mcusta Zanmai Ultimate Aranami Filetiermesser 270mm	Scharfes Japan	Fillet	10.6"	–	not stated	€650
Mcusta Zanmai Ultimate Unkai Filetiermesser 270mm	Scharfes Japan	Fillet	10.6"	–	not stated	€684
Sukenari STRIX Damast Kiritsuke 240mm	Scharfes Japan	Kiritsuke	9.4"	–	not stated	€698
Sukenari STRIX-Damast Gyuto 240mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	9.4"	–	not stated	€698
TOJIRO ATELIER Kochmesser 210mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	8.3"	–	not stated	€701
TOJIRO ATELIER Kochmesser 240mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	9.4"	–	not stated	€758
Sukenari Kiritsuke 210mm	Scharfes Japan	Kiritsuke	8.3"	–	not stated	€779
TOJIRO ATELIER Kochmesser 210mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	8.3"	–	not stated	€798
TOJIRO ATELIER Kochmesser 240mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	9.4"	–	not stated	€798
TOJIRO ATELIER Kochmesser 240mm	Scharfes Japan	Chef	9.4"	–	not stated	€898

The score out of 100 is the mean score of the brand's knives, with the same rules as the rankings: price against the median of the same knife type in the same market (40), stated core steel (30), layer count, blade length and handle stated (30). Sets are left out. Brands with fewer than five scored listings get no score. We have not tested these knives.