Japanese Style Knives
The Wa-Bocho (or Japanese style knife) has one distinct feature different from Western style knives: The Kataba, or beveled blade. What this means is that the outer side of the blade is sharpened with a beveled edge, while the inner side remains flat. While the blade is flat on the inner side, the surface is actually slightly concave (Urasuki), giving it the same effect as perforated knives or knives with hollowed edges. Japanese professional chefs prefer these beveled knives, which facilitate extremely precise cutting and clean food separation from the blade. In Japanese cuisine, many ingredients such as fish and vegetables are served raw, and the aesthetics of these foods has always been a vital factor.
Due to demand, Japanese knife manufacturers also continue to produce Western style knives. Unlike Japanese style knives, which have a single bevel (Kataba), Western style blades have been sharpened on both sides. The most common have symmetrical blades, however, some manufacturers will sharpen one side slightly more than the other side, to mimic single bevel blades.
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Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Kurouchi Nakiri 165mm (6.5")
99133Original price $249.00 - Original price $249.00Original price$249.00$249.00 - $249.00Current price $249.00| /Out of stockFree Shipping to the Contiguous U.S. Specifications Style : Nakiri KnifeLength : 165mm (6.5")Weight : 6.07 ozSpecial Feature : Stainless Kurouchi /...
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Tsukiji Masamoto Blue Steel #1 (Aoko) Yanagi 270mm (10.6")
81527Original price $390.00 - Original price $390.00Original price$390.00$390.00 - $390.00Current price $390.00| /Out of stockMany carbon steel knives are made using coke fuel but Tsukiji Masamoto knives are made using charcoal, which produces higher quality blades because...
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Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Kurouchi Santoku 165mm (6.5")
99132Original price $249.00 - Original price $249.00Original price$249.00$249.00 - $249.00Current price $249.00| /Out of stockFree Shipping to the Contiguous U.S.SpecificationsStyle : Santoku KnifeLength : 165mm (6.5")Weight : 4.97 ozSpecial Feature : Stainless Kurouchi / ...
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Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Kurouchi Bunka 170mm (6.7")
99134Original price $249.00 - Original price $249.00Original price$249.00$249.00 - $249.00Current price $249.00| /Out of stockFree Shipping to the Contiguous U.S. Specifications Style : Bunka KnifeLength : 170mm (6.7")Weight : 5.26 ozSpecial Feature : Stainless Kurouchi / ...
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Tsukiji Masamoto Blue Steel #1 (Aoko) Yanagi 300mm (11.8")
81526Original price $440.00 - Original price $440.00Original price$440.00$440.00 - $440.00Current price $440.00| /Out of stockMany carbon steel knives are made using coke fuel but Tsukiji Masamoto knives are made using charcoal, which produces higher quality blades because...
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Takada Blue Steel 1 Suiboku Nakiri 180mm (7.1") with Rosewood handle
81561Original price $501.00 - Original price $501.00Original price$501.00$501.00 - $501.00Current price $501.00| /Out of stockSpecs. Style : NakiriBlade Length : 180mm (7.1") Weight : 5.5 oz (156 g) Blade Steel Type : Blue Steel 1, Soft Iron Clad Handle material : Rosewood...
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Sukenari Blue #2 Kamagata Usuba 210mm (8.2") Kasumi
80619Original price $360.00 - Original price $360.00Original price$360.00$360.00 - $360.00Current price $360.00| /Low stockFree Shipping to the Contiguous U.S.SpecificationsStyle : UsubaLength : 210mm (8.2")Weight : 9.06 oz (257 g)Special Feature : KasumiBlade Steel Typ...
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