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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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  • Tadafusa SLD Santoku 170mm (6.7") HK-2 - Logo Engrave Tadafusa SLD Santoku 170mm (6.7") HK-2

    Tadafusa SLD Santoku 170mm (6.7") HK-2

    SKU: 29648
    $130.00 - $130.00
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    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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  • Ikkaku Donryu Molybdenum Santoku 170mm Heel Ikkaku Donryu Molybdenum Santoku 170mm

    Ikkaku Donryu Molybdenum Santoku 170mm (6.7")

    SKU: 97780
    $69.00 - $69.00
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    This rust-resistant santoku is a good value for both home and professional cooks. It is the most popular choice for those who want a basic, multipu...

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  • Ishizuchi Blue #2 Kurouchi Santoku 165mm Ishizuchi Blue #2 Kurouchi Santoku 165mm Sold out

    Ishizuchi Blue #2 Kurouchi Santoku 165mm (6.5")

    SKU: 28469
    $160.00 - $160.00
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    Specifications Brand: Ishizuchi Knife Factory (石鎚刃物) Style: Santoku Blade Steel Type: Blue #2 Steel clad with Soft Iron HRC: 61-64 Handle Mat...

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  • Ishizuchi White #1 Kurouchi Santoku 165mm Logo Engraved Ishizuchi White #1 Kurouchi Santoku 165mm Sold out

    Ishizuchi White #1 Kurouchi Santoku 165mm (6.5")

    SKU: 61242
    $140.00 - $140.00
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    Specifications Brand: Ishizuchi Knife Factory (石鎚刃物) Style: Santoku Blade Steel Type: White #1 Steel clad with Soft Iron HRC: 62-64 Handle Ma...

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  • Ittosai Kotetsu VG-5 Kengata Santoku 180mm (7.1") Hammered (Tsuchime) - Brand Engraved Ittosai Kotetsu VG-5 Kengata Santoku 180mm (7.1") Hammered (Tsuchime) Sold out

    Ittosai Kotetsu VG-5 Kengata Santoku 180mm (7.1") Hammered (Tsuchime)

    SKU: 39109
    $148.00 - $148.00
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    Details Style: Santoku with Kiritsuke Tip Length: 180mm (7.1") Weight: 5.5 oz (156g) Blade Steel Type: VG-5 Handle Material: Resin-Treated Compres...

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  • OUL Ginsan Nashiji Santoku 180mm Engrave OUL Ginsan Nashiji Santoku 180mm

    OUL Ginsan Nashiji Santoku 180mm (7.1")

    SKU: 50824
    $160.00 - $160.00
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    Specifications Brand: OUL Style: Santoku Knife Length: 180mm (7.1") Blade Steel Type: Ginsan (Silver 3) clad with Stainless Steel Handle Ma...

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  • Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Kurouchi Santoku 165mm (6.5")　‐Engraving Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Kurouchi Santoku 165mm (6.5") Sold out

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

    SKU: 99132
    $330.00 - $330.00
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    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 SG2 Hyo Santoku 165mm Brand Engrave Yoshimi Kato SG2 Hyo Santoku 165mm (6.5") Sold out

    Yoshimi Kato SG2 Hyo Santoku 165mm (6.5")

    SKU: 36234
    $370.00 - $370.00
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    The HYO series features Kato’s signature hammered finish, which is carefully applied by hand. This distinct texture is not only visually striking b...

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  • Yoshimi Kato SG2 Minamo Santoku 165mm Engrave Yoshimi Kato SG2 Minamo Santoku 165mm

    Yoshimi Kato SG2 Minamo Santoku 165mm (6.5")

    SKU: 11124
    $360.00 - $360.00
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    The MINAMO series features a calm, flowing hammered pattern that evokes the surface of still water. Applied by hand, this subtle texture reduces dr...

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

    SKU: 99097
    $210.00 - $210.00
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    $210.00

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

    SKU: 88542
    $169.80 - $169.80
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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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    Sakai Takayuki Damascus Hammered VG-10 Santoku 180mm (7.1")

    SKU: 98654
    $166.00 - $166.00
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    Specifications Style : Santoku Length : 180mm (7.1") Weight : 6.4 oz Special Feature : 33 layer damascus Blade Steel Type : VG 10 Steel Handle mate...

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  • Sakai Takayuki PRO VG-5 Santoku 170mm (6.7") Damascus Hammered

    SKU: 84102
    $159.90 - $159.90
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    Specifications Style: Santoku Length: 170mm (6.7") Weight: 6.4 oz (181g) Special Feature: 33 layer damascus Blade Steel Type: VG 5 Steel Ha...

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    Takamura Hana Damascus Santoku 165mm (6.5")

    SKU: 95550
    $520.00 - $520.00
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    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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  • Takamura SG2 Santoku 170mm (6.7")

    SKU: 91476
    $189.00 - $189.00
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    Specifications Brand: Takamura Cutlery Style: Santoku Blade Length: 170mm (6.7") Weight: 5.12 oz Blade Steel Type: R2/SG2 Powdered Steel Fi...

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  • Takamura VG-10 Santoku 170mm (6.7") Hammered (Tsuchime)

    SKU: 80477
    $160.00 - $160.00
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    Specifications Brand: Takamura Cutlery Style: Santoku Blade Length: 170mm (6.7") Weight: oz ( lbs) Special Feature: Tsuchime (hammered) Bla...

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  • Takamura VG-10 Migaki Santoku 170mm Takamura VG-10 Santoku 170mm

    Takamura VG-10 Santoku 170mm (6.7")

    SKU: 50164
    $150.00 - $150.00
    $150.00
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    $150.00

    Specifications Brand: Takamura Cutlery Style: Santoku Blade Steel Type: VG-10* Handle Material: Black Pakka Wood HRC: 60-61 Bevel Angle Rat...

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  • Hado Ginsan Kiritsuke Santoku 180mm (7.1") - Heel Hado Ginsan Kiritsuke Santoku 180mm (7.1") Sold out

    Hado Ginsan Kiritsuke Santoku 180mm (7.1") - Urushi Kijiro Handle

    SKU: 52475
    $460.00 - $460.00
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    Specifications Brand: Hado Smith: Shougou Yamatsuka (Master Blacksmith) Style: Santoku Knife Length: 180mm (7.1") Blade Steel Type: Silver 3 Stai...

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  • Ittosai Kotetsu Ginsan Nashiji Santoku 165mm Engrave Ittosai Kotetsu Ginsan Nashiji Santoku 165mm Sold out

    Ittosai Kotetsu Ginsan Nashiji Santoku 165mm (6.5")

    SKU: 78238
    $186.00 - $186.00
    $186.00
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    $186.00

    Specifications Brand: Ittosai Kotetsu Style: Santoku Knife Length: 165mm (6.5") Blade Steel Type: Ginsan (Silver 3) clad with Stainless Ste...

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    $186.00 - $186.00
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  • Sakai Takayuki Grand Chef Hamon Santoku 180mm Engrave Sakai Takayuki Grand Chef Hamon Santoku 180mm Sold out

    Sakai Takayuki Grand Chef Hamon Santoku 180mm (7.1") Wa-Handle

    SKU: 77014
    $230.00 - $230.00
    $230.00
    $230.00 - $230.00
    $230.00

    Specifications Brand: Sakai Takayuki Style: Santoku Blade Length: 180mm (7.1") Blade Steel: Swedish BOHLER N685 with 45-layer Damascus Stain...

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  • Sakai Takayuki Avalon Crest TUS Steel Santoku 180mm Engrave Sakai Takayuki Avalon Crest TUS Steel Santoku 180mm Sold out

    Sakai Takayuki Avalon Crest TUS Steel Santoku 180mm (7.1")

    SKU: 43867
    $300.00 - $300.00
    $300.00
    $300.00 - $300.00
    $300.00

    Specifications Brand: Sakai Takayuki Style: Santoku Knife Blade Length: 180mm (7.1") Blade Steel: Takayuki TUS Steel Handle Material: Acryl...

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  • Tadafusa Blue #2 Nashiji Santoku 165mm Engrave Tadafusa Blue #2 Nashiji Santoku 165mm

    Tadafusa Blue #2 Nashiji Santoku 165mm (6.5")

    SKU: 40032
    $180.00 - $180.00
    $180.00
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    $180.00

    Tadafusa knives are crafted for chefs who value precision, balance, and reliability. Known for their beautifully executed taper from spine to edge,...

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