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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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  • Ittosai Kotetsu White #2 Usuba 210mm Logo Engraved Ittosai Kotetsu White #2 Usuba 210mm Sold out

    Ittosai Kotetsu White #2 Usuba 210mm (8.2")

    SKU: 58731
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    Specifications Style: Usuba Length: 210mm (8.2") Weight: 8.9 oz (252g) Blade Steel Type: White #2 Handle & Bolster Material: Octagonal ma...

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  • Sakai Takayuki Kasumi Yellow #3 Usuba 180mm (7.1") Wa-Handle

    SKU: 88538
    $140.00 - $140.00
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    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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  • Sakai Takayuki Tokujo White #2 Usuba 180mm Logo Engraved Sakai Takayuki Tokujo White #2 Usuba 180mm Sold out

    Sakai Takayuki Tokujo White #2 Usuba 180mm (7.1")

    SKU: 41612
    $336.00 - $336.00
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    This "Tokujyo", supreme series, represents the finest craftsmanship from the skilled artisans of Sakai City. With over 40 years of experience, mast...

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  • Sakai Takayuki Tokujo White #2 Usuba 210mm (8.2") - Logo Engraved Sakai Takayuki Tokujo White #2 Usuba 210mm (8.2")

    Sakai Takayuki Tokujo White #2 Usuba 210mm (8.2")

    SKU: 19997
    $408.00 - $408.00
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    This "Tokujyo", supreme series, represents the finest craftsmanship from the skilled artisans of Sakai City. With over 40 years of experience, mast...

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    Tsukiji Masamoto White Steel 1 Usuba 210mm (8.2")

    SKU: 81514
    $560.00 - $560.00
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    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 Usuba 210mm (8.2") Nami Kasumi

    SKU: 81532
    $460.00 - $460.00
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    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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  • Wooden Knife Saya Cover for Usuba Knife 180mm (7.1") Wooden Knife Saya Cover for Usuba Knife 180mm (7.1")

    Wooden Knife Saya Cover for Usuba Knife 180mm (7.1")

    SKU: 81550
    $29.00 - $29.00
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    This wooden saya fits a right-handed Usuba Knife under 180mm (7.1") Specifications Material: Wood Size: 180mm (7.1") Coming with a pin Please be a...

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  • Wooden Knife Saya Cover for Usuba Knife 210mm (8.2") Wooden Knife Saya Cover for Usuba Knife 210mm (8.2")

    Wooden Knife Saya Cover for Usuba Knife 210mm (8.2")

    SKU: 81549
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    This wooden saya fits a right-handed Usuba Knife under 210mm (8.2") Specifications Material: Wood Size: 210mm (8.2") Comes with a pin Please be ad...

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