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
(1 Review)88547Original price $160.00 - Original price $160.00Original price$160.00$160.00 - $160.00Current price $160.00| /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
(4 Reviews)88542Original price $159.00 - Original price $159.00Original price$159.00$159.00 - $159.00Current price $159.00| /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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Sakai Takayuki Yellow #3 Deba 180mm (7.1") Wa-Handle Kasumi
88536Original price $140.00 - Original price $140.00Original price$140.00$140.00 - $140.00Current price $140.00| /Specifications • Style : Deba • Length : 180mm (7.1")• Blade Steel Type : Yellow #3 iron-clad• Handle material : Magnolia wood and Buffalo horn fer...
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Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Kurouchi Nakiri 165mm (6.5")
(5 Reviews)99133Original price $298.00 - Original price $298.00Original price$298.00$298.00 - $298.00Current price $298.00| /Specifications Style: Nakiri Knife Length: 165mm (6.5") Weight: 6.07 oz Special Feature: Stainless Kurouchi / Carbon Steel Core, San Mai Blade Ste...
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Sakai Takayuki Inox AUS-10 Mukimono 180mm (7.1") Wa-Handle
(1 Review)99138Original price $140.00 - Original price $140.00Original price$140.00$140.00 - $140.00Current price $140.00| /Specifications Style : Mukimono Length : 180mm (7.1") Weight : 4.8 oz Blade Steel Type : AUS-10 Inox Handle material : (Ho) Japanese Magnolia Bols...
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Takamura Hana Damascus Santoku 165mm (6.5")
(3 Reviews)95550Original price $520.00 - Original price $520.00Original price$520.00$520.00 - $520.00Current price $520.00| /Specifications Brand: Takamura Cutlery Style: Santoku Blade Length: 165mm (6.5") Special Feature: 64-layer Damascus* Blade Steel Type: R2/SG...
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Sakai Takayuki Inox Deba 180mm (7.1")
(1 Review)94504Original price $176.00 - Original price $176.00Original price$176.00$176.00 - $176.00Current price $176.00| /Specifications Style : Deba Length : 180mm (7.1") Weight : 12.48 oz Blade Steel Type : Molybdenum Vanadium Handle material : Antibacterial plastic...
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Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Kurouchi Santoku 165mm (6.5")
99132Original price $290.00 - Original price $290.00Original price$290.00$290.00 - $290.00Current price $290.00| /Specifications Style: Santoku Knife Length: 165mm (6.5") Weight: 4.97 oz Special Feature: Stainless Kurouchi / Carbon Steel Core, San Mai Blade St...
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Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Kurouchi Bunka 170mm (6.7")
99134Original price $298.00 - Original price $298.00Original price$298.00$298.00 - $298.00Current price $298.00| /Specifications Style: Bunka Knife Length: 170mm (6.7") Weight: 5.26 oz Special Feature: Stainless Kurouchi / Carbon Steel Core, San Mai Blade Stee...
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Tsukiji Masamoto White Steel 2 Deba 150mm (5.9")
(1 Review)81523Original price $220.00 - Original price $220.00Original price$220.00$220.00 - $220.00Current price $220.00| /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 1 Kasumi Mukimono 180mm (7.1")
(2 Reviews)81513Original price $320.00 - Original price $320.00Original price$320.00$320.00 - $320.00Current price $320.00| /Kasumi knives like this mukimono are produced by hand-forging high-carbon steel (white steel) with iron. The carbon steel becomes the knife's cutti...
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Sakai Takayuki Yellow #3 Usuba 180mm (7.1") Wa-Handle Kasumi
(1 Review)88538Original price $130.00 - Original price $130.00Original price$130.00$130.00 - $130.00Current price $130.00| /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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Tsukiji Masamoto White Steel Usuba 210mm (8.2") Nami Kasumi
(3 Reviews)81532Original price $290.00 - Original price $290.00Original price$290.00$290.00 - $290.00Current price $290.00| /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 2 Deba 120mm (4.7")
(2 Reviews)81522Original price $280.00 - Original price $280.00Original price$280.00$280.00 - $280.00Current price $280.00| /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 Tokujo White #2 Honesuki 150mm (5.9")
83174Original price $240.00 - Original price $240.00Original price$240.00$240.00 - $240.00Current price $240.00| /Specs Style : Honesuki (Boning Knife)Length : 150mm (5.9")Weight : 0.29 lbs (132g)Height at Heel: 4.1cmThickness at Heel: 4.3mmBlade Steel Type : W...
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Sakai Takayuki Yellow #3 Deba 210mm (8.2") Wa-Handle Kasumi
88537Original price $198.00 - Original price $198.00Original price$198.00$198.00 - $198.00Current price $198.00| /Specifications • Style : Deba • Length : 210mm (8.2")• Blade Steel Type : Yellow #3 iron-clad• Handle material : Magnolia wood and Buffalo horn fer...
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Sakai Takayuki Inox Deba 210mm (8.2")
(1 Review)94527Original price $270.00 - Original price $270.00Original price$270.00$270.00 - $270.00Current price $270.00| /Specifications Style : Deba Length : 210mm (8.2") Weight : 17.76 oz Blade Steel Type : Molybdenum Vanadium Handle material : Antibacterial plastic...
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Tsukiji Masamoto White Steel 2 Deba 180mm (7.1")
81524Original price $294.00 - Original price $294.00Original price$294.00$294.00 - $294.00Current price $294.00| /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 1 Takohiki 300mm (11.8") Kasumi
81521Original price $490.00 - Original price $490.00Original price$490.00$490.00 - $490.00Current price $490.00| /Kasumi knives like this takohiki are produced by hand-forging high-carbon steel (white steel) with iron. The carbon steel becomes the knife's cutti...
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Sakai Takayuki Damascus Hammered VG-10 Nakiri 160mm (6.3") with Ebony Wa-handle
78013Original price $168.00 - Original price $168.00Original price$168.00$168.00 - $168.00Current price $168.00| /Specifications Style: Nakiri Length: 160mm (6.3") Weight: oz (g) Special Feature: 33 layer damascus Blade Steel Type: VG 10 Steel Handle Material...
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Tsukiji Masamoto White Steel 2 Deba 210mm (8.2")
81512Original price $390.00 - Original price $390.00Original price$390.00$390.00 - $390.00Current price $390.00| /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
83176Original price $199.00 - Original price $199.00Original price$199.00$199.00 - $199.00Current price $199.00| /Specifications Style : Mioroshi Deba Length : 240mm (9.4") Weight : oz Blade Steel Type : Molybdenum Vanadium Handle Material: Ho (Japanese magnol...
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Wooden Knife Saya Cover for Usuba Knife 210mm (8.2")
(1 Review)81549Original price $28.00 - Original price $28.00Original price$28.00$28.00 - $28.00Current price $28.00| /This wooden saya fits to a Usuba Knife under 210mm (8.2") Specifications Material: Wood Size: 210mm (8.2") Comes with a pin Please be advised that ...
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Tadafusa SLD Santoku 170mm (6.7") HK-2
29648Original price $126.00 - Original price $126.00Original price$126.00$126.00 - $126.00Current price $126.00| /Specifications Style: Santoku Length: 170mm (6.7") Blade Steel Type: SLD Steel and Soft Stainless Steel Clad Handle & Bolster Material: Carbo...
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Tsukiji Masamoto White Steel 1 Fuguhiki 300mm (11.8")
(1 Review)81529Original price $498.00 - Original price $498.00Original price$498.00$498.00 - $498.00Current price $498.00| /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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Tsukiji Masamoto White Steel 1 Usuba 210mm (8.2")
81514Original price $400.00 - Original price $400.00Original price$400.00$400.00 - $400.00Current price $400.00| /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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Takada Blue Steel 1 Suiboku Nakiri 180mm (7.1") with Rosewood handle
(1 Review)81561Original price $501.00 - Original price $501.00Original price$501.00$501.00 - $501.00Current price $501.00| /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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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| /Specifications Style : Mioroshi Deba Length : 210mm (8.2") Weight : oz Blade Steel Type : Molybdenum Vanadium Handle material : Ho (Japanese magnol...
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Tsukiji Masamoto White Steel 1 Fuguhiki 270mm (10.6")
81528Original price $460.00 - Original price $460.00Original price$460.00$460.00 - $460.00Current price $460.00| /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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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| /Specifications Style : NakiriBlade Length : 180mm (7")Weight : 5.5 oz (156 g)Blade Steel Type : Ginsan Steel (Silver 3) Clad with Stainless 304Hand...
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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| /Specifications 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 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| /Specifications 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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Tadafusa SLD Ko Deba 105mm (4.1") HK-6
32354Original price $130.00 - Original price $130.00Original price$130.00$130.00 - $130.00Current price $130.00| /Specifications Style: Ko Deba Length: 105mm (4.1") Blade Steel Type: SLD Steel and Soft Stainless Steel Clad Handle & Bolster Material: Carbo...
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Ittosai Kotetsu White #2 Deba 210mm (8.2")
83075Original price $290.00 - Original price $290.00Original price$290.00$290.00 - $290.00Current price $290.00| /Details 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 Kotetsu White #2 Deba 150mm (5.9")
82829Original price $196.00 - Original price $196.00Original price$196.00$196.00 - $196.00Current price $196.00| /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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Tadafusa SLD Deba 150mm (5.9") HK-5
24125Original price $168.00 - Original price $168.00Original price$168.00$168.00 - $168.00Current price $168.00| /Specifications Style: Deba Length: 150mm (5.9") Weight: lbs (g) Blade Steel Type: SLD Steel and Soft Stainless Steel Clad Handle & Bolster Mat...
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Ittosai Kotetsu 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| /Details 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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Sakai Takayuki Tokujo White #2 Usuba 180mm (7.1")
41612Original price $290.00 - Original price $290.00Original price$290.00$290.00 - $290.00Current price $290.00| /Specifications Style: Usuba Length: 180mm (7.1") Weight: 6.6 oz (188g) Blade Steel Type: White #2 Steel Handle Material: Ho (Japanese magnolia) wo...
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Sakai Takayuki Tokujo White #2 Usuba 210mm (8.2")
19997Original price $340.00 - Original price $340.00Original price$340.00$340.00 - $340.00Current price $340.00| /Specifications Style: Usuba Length: 210mm (8.2") Weight: 9.3 oz (263g) Blade Steel Type: White #2 Steel Handle Material: Ho (Japanese magnolia) wo...
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Hozan Tomoe White #2 Kurouchi Santoku 165mm (6.5")
24988Original price $680.00 - Original price $680.00Original price$680.00$680.00 - $680.00Current price $680.00| /A special knife curated by Kanai Sangyo, showcasing the craftsmanship of Hinoura Hamono and USAMI's expertise. Hinoura’s white #2 steel craftsmansh...
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Hozan Tomoe White #2 Kurouchi Santoku 180mm (7.1")
45302Original price $700.00 - Original price $700.00Original price$700.00$700.00 - $700.00Current price $700.00| /A special knife curated by Kanai Sangyo, showcasing the craftsmanship of Hinoura Hamono and USAMI's expertise. Hinoura’s white #2 steel craftsmansh...
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Hado Sumi Damascus Blue #1 Bunka 180mm (7.1") - Black Oak Handle
87474Original price $460.00 - Original price $460.00Original price$460.00$460.00 - $460.00Current price $460.00| /Specifications Brand: Hado Smith: Yoshikazu Takana (Master Blacksmith) Sharpener: Tadataka Maruyama Style: Bunka Knife Length: 180mm (7.1") Blade ...
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Hado Ginsan Kiritsuke Santoku 180mm (7.1") - Urushi Kijiro Handle
52475Original price $460.00 - Original price $460.00Original price$460.00$460.00 - $460.00Current price $460.00| /Specifications Brand: Hado Smith: Shougou Yamatsuka (Master Blacksmith) Sharpener: Tadataka Maruyama Style: Santoku Knife Length: 180mm (7.1") Bla...
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Hado Kirisame White #1 Bunka 180mm (7.1") - Urushi Oak Handle
43974Original price $420.00 - Original price $420.00Original price$420.00$420.00 - $420.00Current price $420.00| /Specifications Brand: Hado Smith: Yoshikazu Takana (Master Blacksmith) Sharpener: Tadataka Maruyama Style: Bunka Knife Length: 180mm (7.1") Blade ...
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Sakai Takayuki Zangetsu Ginsan Sakimaru Takohiki 300mm (11.8")
83185Original price $1,480.00 - Original price $1,480.00Original price$1,480.00$1,480.00 - $1,480.00Current price $1,480.00| /Specifications Style: Takohiki Length: 300mm (11.8") Blade Steel Type: Ginsan (Silver 3) Stainless Steel Handle Material: Ebony (Kokutan) wood and...
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Ittosai Kotetsu 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| /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 Kotetsu White #2 Deba 120mm (4.7")
82780Original price $180.00 - Original price $180.00Original price$180.00$180.00 - $180.00Current price $180.00| /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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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| /Hone-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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