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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 Inox Deba 180mm (7.1")

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    Specifications Style : Deba Length : 180mm (7.1") Weight : 12.48 oz Blade Steel Type : Molybdenum Vanadium Handle material : Antibacterial plastic...

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

    81523
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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 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 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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    Wooden Knife Saya Cover for Left Handed Deba Knife 180mm (7.1")

    81555
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    This wooden saya fits a Left Handed Deba Knife under 180mm (7.1") Specifications Material: Wood Size: 180mm (7.1") Coming with a pin Please be advi...

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    Sakai Takayuki Tokujo White #2 Kiritsuke Deba 150mm (5.9")

    83183
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    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")

    83184
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    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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    Ittosai Kotetsu White #2 Deba 210mm (8.2")

    83075
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    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 Kotestsu White #2 Deba 150mm (5.9") Left Handed Choil Ittosai Kotestsu White #2 Deba 150mm (5.9") Left Handed Sold out

    Ittosai Kotetsu 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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