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This 'super sharp' Japanese chef's knife is half off on Amazon Canada right now — shop it for $40

It has more than 1,000 five-star reviews & shoppers say it's "beautiful to look at and even better to use."

someone using the Japanese chef's knife from Amazon
This "beautiful" chef's knife is 50% off on Amazon ahead of fall Prime Day. (Photo via Amazon)

A good knife is a game-changer in any kitchen, but top-quality knives can be hard to come by at affordable prices. Luckily, one shopper-favourite is currently half off (!!!) on Amazon Canada ahead of October Prime Day — and for under $50, it's worth adding to your kitchen arsenal.

If you're looking for precision and durability, this knife is super sharp and resilient. Its form and functionality will totally step up your culinary skills and add some ease to your cooking routine. To see why shoppers love it, as well as more epic kitchen deals, scroll below.

This chef knife is half off on Amazon Canada right now.

$40 at Amazon

This knife is exceptionally tough, thanks to its triple-layer laminated steel. On top of being exceptionally hard, the blade has a frosted design and a hand-sharpened 15-degree angle for ultra-thin cuts. And the double-sided groove will reduce resistance and keep food from sticking to it.

Its ergonomic pakkawood handle will ensure a comfortable cutting experience and help withstand heat expansion and cracking. Whether you're a home cook or a professional, this Japanese chef's knife will do wonders at chopping, slicing and dicing your meat, fruits and veggies.


⭐️ 4.6/5 stars

💬 1,400+ ratings

🏆 "It's beautiful to look at and even better to use."

someone using the HOSHANHO 7 Inch Japanese Chef Knife from Amazon
HOSHANHO 7 Inch Japanese Chef's Knife (Photo via Amazon)

More than 1,000 shoppers have given this knife a five-star rating. One person said they "love how heavy and nicely balanced" it is and said "the curved blade" allows them to "rock it back and forth," which helps with finely chopping and dicing.

Another customer echoed that sentiment, stating they were "impressed with the construction and weight" of this "very good knife."

Many reviewers praised it for being "very sharp" and "easy to hold." One shopper confirmed the "razor-sharp point" made it "easy to make vertical cuts" into fish.

"The handles are superb," writes one person, adding that they "fit like a glove in your hand."

However, one customer pointed out that while it has a "good ergonomic design," they said that "its sharp edge failed quickly.

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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