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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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    Sakai Takayuki Damascus Hammered VG-10 Nakiri 160mm (6.3") with Wa-handle

    88547
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    Specifications Style : Nakiri Length : 160mm (6.3") Weight : 5.08 oz (144g) Special Feature : 33 layer damascus Blade Steel Type : VG 10 Steel Han...

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    Sakai Takayuki Damascus Hammered VG-10 Santoku 170mm (6.7") with Wa-handle

    88542
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    Specifications Style : Santoku Length : 170mm (6.7") Weight : 4.6 oz (130g) Special Feature : 33 layer damascus Blade Steel Type : VG 10 Steel Hand...

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    Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Kurouchi Nakiri 165mm (6.5")

    99133
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    Free Shipping to the Contiguous U.S. Specifications Style : Nakiri KnifeLength : 165mm (6.5")Weight : 6.07 ozSpecial Feature : Stainless Kurouchi /...

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    Sakai Takayuki Damascus Hammered VG-10 Kengata Santoku 160mm (6.3")

    98659
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    Specifications Style : Santoku with Kengata Kiritsuke tip Length : 160mm (6.3") Weight : 5.92 oz Special Feature : 33 layer damascus Blade Steel Ty...

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    Takamura Hana Damascus HSPS Santoku 165mm (6.5")

    95550
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    SpecificationsBrand: Takamura CutleryStyle: Santoku Blade Length: 165mm (6.5")Special Feature: 64-layer Damascus* Blade Steel Type: R2/SG2 Powdere...

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    Tsukiji Masamoto White Steel 2 Deba 150mm (5.9")

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    Kasumi knives like this deba are produced by hand-forging high-carbon steel (white steel) with iron. The carbon steel becomes the knife's cutting e...

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    Sakai Takayuki Yellow #3 Usuba 180mm (7.1") Wa-Handle Kasumi

    88538
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    Specifications Style : Usuba Length : 180mm (7.1") Blade Steel Type : Yellow #3 iron-clad Handle Material : Magnolia wood and Buffalo horn ferrul...

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    Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Kurouchi Santoku 165mm (6.5")

    99132
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    Free Shipping to the Contiguous U.S.SpecificationsStyle : Santoku KnifeLength : 165mm (6.5")Weight : 4.97 ozSpecial Feature : Stainless Kurouchi / ...

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    Tsukiji Masamoto White Steel 2 Deba 120mm (4.7")

    81522
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    Kasumi knives like this deba are produced by hand-forging high-carbon steel (white steel) with iron. The carbon steel becomes the knife's cutting e...

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    Tsukiji Masamoto Carbon Steel Garasuki Boning 180mm (7.1")

    81511
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    Traditionally used for boning poultry, this knife does not have the flexibility of a typical Western boning knife but its sharp, pointed tip helps ...

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    Tsukiji Masamoto White Steel 2 Deba 180mm (7.1")

    81524
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    Kasumi knives like this deba are produced by hand-forging high-carbon steel (white steel) with iron. The carbon steel becomes the knife's cutting e...

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    Tsukiji Masamoto White Steel 2 Deba 210mm (8.2")

    81512
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    Kasumi knives like this deba are produced by hand-forging high-carbon steel (white steel) with iron. The carbon steel becomes the knife's cutting e...

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    Sakai Takayuki Inox Mioroshi Deba 240mm (9.4") Wooden Handle

    83176
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    Specifications Style : Mioroshi Deba Length : 240mm (9.4") Weight : oz Blade Steel Type : Inox Handle material : Ho (Japanese magnolia) wood HRC :...

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    Takada Blue Steel 1 Suiboku Nakiri 180mm (7.1") with Rosewood handle

    81561
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    Specs. Style: NakiriBlade Length: 180mm (7.1") Weight: 5.5 oz (156 g) Blade Steel Type: Blue Steel 1, Soft Iron Clad Handle material: RosewoodFerru...

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    Yoshimi Kato VG-10 Nickel Damascus Santoku 175mm (6.9") Dark Purple Handle

    99097
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    Free 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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    Wooden Knife Saya Cover for Mukimono Knife 180mm (7.1")

    81547
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    This wooden saya fits a Mukimono Knife under 180mm (7.1") Specifications Material: Wood Size: 180mm (7.1") Coming with a pin Please be advised that...

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    Tsukiji Masamoto White Steel 1 Usuba 210mm (8.2")

    81514
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    Kasumi knives like this usuba are produced by hand-forging high-carbon steel (white steel) with iron. The carbon steel becomes the knife’s cutting ...

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    Tsukiji Masamoto White Steel 1 Fuguhiki 270mm (10.6")

    81528
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    Kasumi knives like this Fuguhiki (Fugubiki) are produced by hand-forging high-carbon steel (white steel 1) with iron. The carbon steel becomes the ...

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    Wooden Knife Saya Cover for Honesuki 150mm #83174

    83382
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    This wooden saya fits to a Honesuki Knife SKU:83174• Material:Wood• Size: 150mm (6.5")• Coming with a pin*Please be advised that each wooden saya c...

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    Nenohi Kaede Usuba 225mm (8.8")

    90336
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    SpecificationsStyle : UsubaLength : 225mm (8.8")Weight : 8.48 ozSpecial Feature : KyomenBlade Steel Type : High Carbon Rust-Resistant SteelHandle m...

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    Nenohi Kaede Deba 180mm (7.1")

    90236
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    Specifications Style : DebaLength : 180mm (7.1")Weight : 9.12 ozSpecial Feature : KyomenBlade Steel Type : High Carbon Rust-Resistant SteelHandle m...

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    Takamura Damascus HSPS Santoku 165mm (6.5")

    96394
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    SpecificationsBrand: Takamura CutleryStyle: Santoku Blade Length: 165mm (6.5")Weight: 6.1 ozSpine Thickness: 1.99 mmSpecial Feature: 64-layer Dam...

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    Takada Ginsan Clad Suiboku Nakiri 180mm (7.1") with Rosewood handle

    81566
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    Specs. Style : NakiriBlade Length : 180mm (7") Weight : 5.5 oz (156 g) Blade Steel Type : Ginsan Steel (Silver 3) Clad with Stainless 304 Handle ma...

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    Takamura HSPS Pro Santoku 165mm (6.5")

    96163
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    SpecificationsBrand : Takamura CutleryStyle : Gyuto Blade Length : 165mm (6.5") Weight : 6.3 oz Blade Steel Type : R2/SG2 Powdered Steel Handle mat...

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    Sakai Takayuki Chuka Bocho (Chinese Cleaver) Thick 225mm (8.8")

    88528
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    Specifications Style : Chinese CleaverLength : 225mm (8.8")Weight : 21.9 oz (621 g)Blade Steel Type : White #2Handle material : Rosewood handleHRC ...

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    Nenohi Jyo-Kasumi White #2 Usuba 210mm (8.2") with Saya

    99458
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    Specifications Style : UsubaLength : 210 mm (8.2")Weight : 8.48 ozBlade Steel Type : Hitachi White #2Handle material : (Ho) Japanese MagnoliaBolste...

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    Nenohi Kaede Sakimaru Takohiki 300mm (11.8")

    90033
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    Specifications Style : TakohikiLength : 300mm (11.8")Weight : 6.08 ozSpecial Feature : KyomenBlade Steel Type : High Carbon Rust-Resistant SteelHan...

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  • Ittosai Kotestsu White #2 Deba 150mm (5.9") Left Handed Choil
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    Ittosai Kotestsu White #2 Deba 150mm (5.9") Left Handed

    84364
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    Details Style: Deba Length: 150mm (5.9") Weight: 0.52 lbs (236g) Blade Steel Type: White #2 Handle & Bolster Material: Octagonal magnolia hand...

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  • Ittosai Kotestsu White #2 Deba 150mm (5.9") Choil
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    Ittosai Kotestsu White #2 Deba 150mm (5.9")

    82829
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    Details Style: Deba Length: 150mm (5.9") Weight: 0.53 lbs (240g) Blade Steel Type: White #2 Handle & Bolster Material: Octagonal magnolia hand...

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  • Ittosai Kotestsu White #2 Deba 120mm (4.7") - Choil
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    Ittosai Kotestsu White #2 Deba 120mm (4.7")

    82780
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    Details Style: Deba Length: 120mm (4.7") Weight: 5.2 oz (147g) Blade Steel Type: White #2 Handle & Bolster Material: Octagonal magnolia handle ...

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