I.O. Shen Knives

The I.O. Shen 5 in. Utility Knife is great for heavy vegetable prep the extra weight added to the handle adds balance and the proprietary VG-10 blend has great edge retention. This prep knife will hold up in busy kitchen. This 125mm / 5″ utility knife is paired with a slender handle and a tapered blade. It is perfect for fine slicing or cubing small quantities of meat or fish or herb and garlic preparation. It may be a small knife but it can tackle the hardest of food stuff! I.O. Shen knives offer a unique blend of Japanese and Western sensibilities, setting them apart from the traditional Japanese knife. Sure, their Triplex Steel Technology is a marvel, but the design elevates them to another level. Learn More

The I.O. Shen Oriental Parer (Mai Peng Knife) is shaped much like a small Kiritsuke making it a little more functional than your average parer. This knife is wide for a pairing knife, from the spine to the edge, giving the user more room for the fingers allowing for better herb cutting and mincing.

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Master the Crust: The 10-Inch Precision Bread Knife That Never Shreds The Artisan Solution for Serious Bakers If you have ever struggled with a standard 8-inch bread knife while tackling a wide, crusty sourdough or a homemade miche, you know the frustration of 'shredding' rather than 'slicing.' The I.O. Shen 10 in. (250mm) Bread Knife is the professional-grade answer to the artisan loaf. Its extra-long blade allows for a full, sweeping motion that clears the largest loaves in a single pass, ensuring clean, uniform slices every time. The Science of the Steel Unlike many serrated knives that use cheaper, softer alloys, I.O. Shen utilizes a proprietary VG-10 steel blend. This is a high-carbon super steel that offers outstanding edge retention. Because serrated blades are more difficult to sharpen at home, I.O. Shen prioritized the durability of the points. Note: This is the only knife in the I.O. Shen collection that does not feature the signature Triplex steel construction. The reason is intentional: a serrated blade requires the uniform hardness of their specialized VG-10 blend to maintain its aggressive cutting profile without the need for frequent professional servicing. A Versatile Japanese Slicer While designed for bread, the Japanese engineering behind this knife gives it a dual identity. The bow-shaped blade and surgical-grade serrations make it an exceptional choice for slicing through beef, roasts, and large poultry. The points bite into the protein while the 10-inch length allows for the long, clean draws required for thin, catering-style slices. Whether you are a professional chef or a dedicated home cook, the I.O. Shen 1027 is a high-performance tool that replaces two knives with one superior instrument. Learn More

The I.O. Shen 7.9 in. (200mm) Sole knife uses I.O. Shen Triplex Steel Technology making it hard but this sole knife is also made this giving it some flexibility. The flex you get in this thin knife is great on small flat fish like Talbot, fluke and sole fish and can be used to trace the spine and separate the fillets from the fish with ease. Learn More

The I.O. Shen Spear Point paring knife comes to an elongated tip making it ideal for precise and delicate cuts. I.O. Shen's proprietary VG-10 blend steel is clad in a softer jacket steel making this one durable parer. Learn More

The I.O. Shen 6 in. Chef/Utility Knife is great for heavy vegetable prep the extra weight added to the handle adds balance and the proprietary VG-10 blend has great edge retention. This prep knife will hold up in busy kitchen. Learn More

The I.O. Shen 9 in. (230mm) Sole Knife uses I.O. Shen Triplex Steel Technology giving this knife sturdy edge retention but this knife is thin enough that it has some flex. Use this knife to break down fillets off large halibut the added weight in the handle should make this already tough task a little easier Learn More

The I.O. Shen 6.3 in (160mm) Santoku is well suited to heavy vegetable prep as the flat edge makes near full contact with the cutting board allowing for cleaner chopping and mincing. The flat edge of the Santoku is also beneficial for sharpening on whetstones as the knife will make more contact with the stone as you pass it along the stone. Learn More

The I.O. Shen 6 in. (150mm) Fish Filet Knife made of I.O. Shen proprietary VG-10 Blend Triplex Technology is obviously unique as the blade is inverted from from the handle. The reversed edge makes this knife great for gutting freshwater fish and removing gills if you deal with a lot of trout, bass or catfish this will be a helpful knife. Learn More