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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 Nakiri 160mm (6.3")

    98655
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    Specifications Style : Nakiri Length : 160mm (6.3") Weight : 6.56 oz Special Feature : 33 layer damascus Blade Steel Type : VG 10 Steel Handle Mat...

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  • Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Kurouchi Nakiri 165mm (6.5") - Engrave Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Kurouchi Nakiri 165mm (6.5") Sold out

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

    99133
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    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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    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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  • Sakai Takayuki Damascus Hammered VG-10 Nakiri 160mm (6.3") with Ebony Wa-handle

    78013
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    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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    Yoshimi Kato VG-10 Nickel Damascus Nakiri 165mm (6.5") Dark Purple Handle

    99098
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    Free 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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  • Sakai Takayuki Damascus Hammered PRO VG-5 Nakiri 175mm (6.9") - Choil Sakai Takayuki Damascus Hammered PRO VG-5 Nakiri 175mm (6.9") Sold out

    Sakai Takayuki PRO VG-5 Nakiri 175mm (6.9") Damascus Hammered

    84103
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    Specifications 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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    Takada Ginsan Clad Suiboku Nakiri 180mm (7.1") with Rosewood handle

    81566
    $486.00 - $486.00
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    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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