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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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  • Takamura Santoku 170mm (6.7")

    (15 Reviews)
    91476
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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 Ha...

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

    (5 Reviews)
    80477
    $135.00 - $135.00
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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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  • Ikkaku Donryu Molybdenum Santoku 170mm (6.7")

    (2 Reviews)
    97780
    $58.00 - $58.00
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    SpecificationsStyle : SantokuLength : 170mm (6.7")Weight : 4.8 ozBlade Steel Type : Molybdenum VanadiumHandle material : POM ResinHRC : 57±1Bevel A...

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

    (4 Reviews)
    88542
    $159.00 - $159.00
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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")

    (4 Reviews)
    98654
    $149.00 - $149.00
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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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    Takamura Hana Damascus Santoku 165mm (6.5")

    (3 Reviews)
    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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  • 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")

    99132
    $290.00 - $290.00
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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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  • 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

    29648
    $126.00 - $126.00
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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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    Yoshimi Kato VG-10 Nickel Damascus Santoku 175mm (6.9") Dark Purple Handle

    99097
    $210.00 - $210.00
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    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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  • 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)

    39109
    $148.00 - $148.00
    $148.00
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    $148.00

    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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  • Hozan Tomoe White #2 Kurouchi Santoku 165mm (6.5") - Back Side Hozan Tomoe White #2 Kurouchi Santoku 165mm (6.5")

    Hozan Tomoe White #2 Kurouchi Santoku 165mm (6.5")

    24988
    $680.00 - $680.00
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    $680.00 - $680.00
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    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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    $680.00 - $680.00
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  • Hozan Tomoe White #2 Kurouchi Santoku 180mm (7.1") - Back Side Hozan Tomoe White #2 Kurouchi Santoku 180mm (7.1")

    Hozan Tomoe White #2 Kurouchi Santoku 180mm (7.1")

    45302
    $700.00 - $700.00
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    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 Ginsan Kiritsuke Santoku 180mm (7.1") - Heel Hado Ginsan Kiritsuke Santoku 180mm (7.1")

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

    52475
    $460.00 - $460.00
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    Specifications Brand: Hado Smith: Shougou Yamatsuka (Master Blacksmith) Sharpener: Tadataka Maruyama Style: Santoku Knife Length: 180mm (7.1") Bla...

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