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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Nenohi Kaede Usuba 225mm (8.8")
90336Original price $990.00 - Original price $990.00Original price$990.00$990.00 - $990.00Current price $990.00| /Out of stockSpecificationsStyle : UsubaLength : 225mm (8.8")Weight : 8.48 ozSpecial Feature : KyomenBlade Steel Type : High Carbon Rust-Resistant SteelHandle m...
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Sakai Takayuki Sabaki Honesuki Damascus Hammered VG-10 150mm (5.9")
83172Original price $190.00 - Original price $190.00Original price$190.00$190.00 - $190.00Current price $190.00| /Low stockSpecs Style : Honesuki (Boning Knife)Length : 150mm (5.9")Weight : 0.4 lbs (182g)Height at Heel: 3.9cmThickness at Heel: 3.0mmSpecial Feature : 33 ...
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Sakai Takayuki Inox Mioroshi Deba 210mm (8.2") Wooden Handle
83175Original price $186.00 - Original price $186.00Original price$186.00$186.00 - $186.00Current price $186.00| /In stockSpecifications Style : Mioroshi Deba Length : 210mm (8.2") Weight : oz Blade Steel Type : Inox Handle material : Ho (Japanese magnolia) wood HRC : ...
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Nenohi Kaede Deba 180mm (7.1")
90236Original price $935.00 - Original price $935.00Original price$935.00$935.00 - $935.00Current price $935.00| /Out of stockSpecifications Style : DebaLength : 180mm (7.1")Weight : 9.12 ozSpecial Feature : KyomenBlade Steel Type : High Carbon Rust-Resistant SteelHandle m...
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Sakai Takayuki Kurokage Hammered VG-10 Kengata Santoku 160mm (6.3") Non-Stick Coating, Wa-handle
14404Original price $172.00 - Original price $172.00Original price$172.00$172.00 - $172.00Current price $172.00| /In stockSpecifications Style : Kengata Santoku Length : 160mm (6.3") Weight : oz (g) Special Feature : Hammered, Fluororesin non-stick coating, 33 layer d...
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Takamura Damascus HSPS Santoku 165mm (6.5")
96394Original price $570.00 - Original price $570.00Original price$570.00$570.00 - $570.00Current price $570.00| /Out of stockSpecificationsBrand: Takamura CutleryStyle: Santoku Blade Length: 165mm (6.5")Weight: 6.1 ozSpine Thickness: 1.99 mmSpecial Feature: 64-layer Dam...
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Wooden Knife Saya Cover for Mioroshi Deba 210mm (8.2")
83383Original price $43.00 - Original price $43.00Original price$43.00$43.00 - $43.00Current price $43.00| /In stockThis wooden saya fits to Mioroshi Deba 210mm (8.2") - SKU:83175Specification &bull Material:Wood &bull Size: 210mm (8.2") Note*Please be ad...
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Takada Ginsan Clad Suiboku Nakiri 180mm (7.1") with Rosewood handle
81566Original price $486.00 - Original price $486.00Original price$486.00$486.00 - $486.00Current price $486.00| /Out of stockSpecs. 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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Sakai Takayuki White #2 Hon-Kasumi Hon-Deba 210mm (8.2")
88525Original price $320.00 - Original price $320.00Original price$320.00$320.00 - $320.00Current price $320.00| /Low stockSpecifications Style : DebaLength : 210mm (8.2")Weight : 16.1 oz (456 g)Blade Steel Type : White #2Handle material : Ho Wood and Buffalo horn ferru...
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Takamura HSPS Pro Santoku 165mm (6.5")
96163Original price $340.00 - Original price $340.00Original price$340.00$340.00 - $340.00Current price $340.00| /Out of stockSpecificationsBrand : 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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Tsukiji Masamoto V1 Carbon Steel Honesuki Boning 150mm (5.9") with Saya
82370Original price $260.00 - Original price $260.00Original price$260.00$260.00 - $260.00Current price $260.00| /Low stockThis knife does not have the flexibility of a typical Western boning knife but its sharp, pointed tip helps you ride the blade along bones, cartila...
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Sakai Takayuki Chuka Bocho (Chinese Cleaver) Thick 225mm (8.8")
88528Original price $440.00 - Original price $440.00Original price$440.00$440.00 - $440.00Current price $440.00| /Out of stockSpecifications 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
99458Original price $399.00 - Original price $399.00Original price$399.00$399.00 - $399.00Current price $399.00| /Out of stockSpecifications Style : UsubaLength : 210 mm (8.2")Weight : 8.48 ozBlade Steel Type : Hitachi White #2Handle material : (Ho) Japanese MagnoliaBolste...
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Wooden Knife Saya Cover for Fuguhiki Knife 300mm (11.8")
81546Original price $36.00 - Original price $36.00Original price$36.00$36.00 - $36.00Current price $36.00| /Low stockThis wooden saya fits to a Fuguhiki Knife under 300mm (11.8") Specifications Material: Wood Size: 300mm (11.8") Coming with a pin Please be advised...
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Nenohi Kaede Sakimaru Takohiki 300mm (11.8")
90033Original price $972.00 - Original price $972.00Original price$972.00$972.00 - $972.00Current price $972.00| /Out of stockSpecifications Style : TakohikiLength : 300mm (11.8")Weight : 6.08 ozSpecial Feature : KyomenBlade Steel Type : High Carbon Rust-Resistant SteelHan...
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Sakai Takayuki Tokujo White #2 Kiritsuke Deba 180mm (7.1")
83184Original price $300.00 - Original price $300.00Original price$300.00$300.00 - $300.00Current price $300.00| /Low stockSpecifications Style : DebaLength : 180mm (7.1")Weight : oz (g)Blade Steel Type : White #2 SteelHandle material : Ho (Japanese magnolia) wood and B...
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Wooden Knife Saya Cover for Sabaki Honesuki 180mm (7.1")
83381Original price $35.00 - Original price $35.00Original price$35.00$35.00 - $35.00Current price $35.00| /Low stockThis wooden saya fits to a Honesuki Knife under 180mm (7.1")• Material:Wood• Size: 180mm (7.1")• Coming with a pin*Please be advised that each wood...
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Nenohi Kaede Mukimono 180mm (7.1")
90241Original price $590.00 - Original price $590.00Original price$590.00$590.00 - $590.00Current price $590.00| /Low stockSpecifications Style: Mukimono Length: 180mm (7.1") Weight: 4.16 oz Special Feature: Kyomen Blade Steel Type: High Carbon Rust-Resistant Steel Hand...
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Yoshimi Kato VG-10 Nickel Damascus Bunka 165mm (6.5") Dark Purple Handle
84171Original price $200.00 - Original price $200.00Original price$200.00$200.00 - $200.00Current price $200.00| /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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Sakai Takayuki Sabaki Honesuki Damascus Hammered VG-10 180mm (7.1")
83173Original price $198.00 - Original price $198.00Original price$198.00$198.00 - $198.00Current price $198.00| /Low stockSpecs Style : Honesuki (Boning Knife)Length : 180mm (7.1")Weight : 0.45 lbs (206g)Height at Heel: 4.5cmThickness at Heel: 3.0mmSpecial Feature : 33...
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Wooden Knife Saya Cover for Mioroshi Deba 240mm (9.4")
83384Original price $46.00 - Original price $46.00Original price$46.00$46.00 - $46.00Current price $46.00| /In stockThis wooden saya fits to Sakai Takayuki Inox Mioroshi Deba 240mm (9.4") - SKU: 83176Specifications • Material:Wood • Size: 240mm (9.4") Note*Please...
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Sakai Takayuki Tokujo White #2 Kiritsuke Deba 150mm (5.9")
83183Original price $270.00 - Original price $270.00Original price$270.00$270.00 - $270.00Current price $270.00| /In stockSpecifications Style : DebaLength : 150mm (5.9")Weight : oz (g)Blade Steel Type : White #2 SteelHandle material : Ho (Japanese magnolia) wood and B...
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Sakai Takayuki PRO VG-5 Nakiri 175mm (6.9") Damascus Hammered
84103Original price $146.00 - Original price $146.00Original price$146.00$146.00 - $146.00Current price $146.00| /In stockSpecifications Style : Nakiri Length : 175mm (6.9") Weight : 7.2 oz (205g) Special Feature : 33 layer damascus Blade Steel Type : VG 5 Steel Handl...
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Ittosai Kotestsu White #2 Deba 210mm (8.2") Left Handed
85173Original price $430.00 - Original price $430.00Original price$430.00$430.00 - $430.00Current price $430.00| /Low stockDetails Style: Deba Length: 210mm (8.2") Weight: 1.05 lbs (476g) Blade Steel Type: White #2 Handle & Bolster Material: Octagonal magnolia hand...
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Ittosai Kotestsu White #2 Deba 210mm (8.2")
83075Original price $290.00 - Original price $290.00Original price$290.00$290.00 - $290.00Current price $290.00| /Low stockDetails Style: Deba Length: 210mm (8.2") Weight: 1.01 lbs (458g) Blade Steel Type: White #2 Handle & Bolster Material: Octagonal magnolia hand...
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Ittosai Kotestsu White #2 Deba 150mm (5.9") Left Handed
84364Original price $250.00 - Original price $250.00Original price$250.00$250.00 - $250.00Current price $250.00| /Out of stockDetails 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")
82829Original price $190.00 - Original price $190.00Original price$190.00$190.00 - $190.00Current price $190.00| /Out of stockDetails 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")
82780Original price $180.00 - Original price $180.00Original price$180.00$180.00 - $180.00Current price $180.00| /Out of stockDetails 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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Sakai Takayuki White #3 Kasumi Honekiri/Hamokiri 270mm (10.6")
88522Original price $340.00 - Original price $340.00Original price$340.00$340.00 - $340.00Current price $340.00| /Out of stockHone-Kiri/Hamo-Kiri Knife Hamogiri is specifically used for filleting Hamo "Japanese Daggertooth pike conger". This knife is also called Hone-kiri ...
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Wooden Knife Saya Cover for Fuguhiki Knife 270mm (10.6")
81545Original price $32.00 - Original price $32.00Original price$32.00$32.00 - $32.00Current price $32.00| /Low stockThis wooden saya fits to a Fuguhiki Knife under 270mm (10.6") Specifications Material: Wood Size: 270mm (10.6") Coming with a pin Please be advised...
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