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 White #2 Kurouchi Santoku 165mm (6.5")
99470Original price $130.00 - Original price $130.00Original price$130.00$130.00 - $130.00Current price $130.00| /Low stockFree Shipping to the Contiguous U.S.SpecificationsStyle : Santoku KnifeLength : 165mm (6.5")Weight : 4.3 oz (122g)Special Feature : Kurouchi, San ...
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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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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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Yoshimi Kato VG-10 Nickel Damascus Santoku 175mm (6.9")
99097Original price $240.00 - Original price $240.00Original price$240.00$240.00 - $240.00Current price $240.00| /Out of stockFree Shipping to the Contiguous U.S.Specifications Style : Bunka Knife Length : 175mm (6.9") Weight : 5.3 oz (150g) Special Feature : Nickel Damasc...
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Yoshimi Kato VG-10 Nickel Damascus Nakiri 165mm (6.5")
99098Original price $248.00 - Original price $248.00Original price$248.00$248.00 - $248.00Current price $248.00| /Low stockFree Shipping to the Contiguous U.S. Specifications Style : Nakiri Knife Length : 165mm (6.5") Weight : 6.0 oz (170g) Special Feature : Nickel Dam...
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Yoshimi Kato VG-10 Nickel Damascus Bunka 165mm (6.5")
84171Original price $240.00 - Original price $240.00Original price$240.00$240.00 - $240.00Current price $240.00| /In stockFree Shipping to the Contiguous U.S. Specifications Style : Bunka Knife Length : 165mm (6.5") Weight : 5.6 oz (159g) Special Feature : Nickel Dama...
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