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 VG-10 Santoku 170mm (6.7") Hammered (Tsuchime)
80477Original price $135.00 - Original price $135.00Original price$135.00$135.00 - $135.00Current price $135.00| /Specifications Brand: Takamura Cutlery Style: Santoku Blade Length: 170mm (6.7") Weight: oz ( lbs) Special Feature: Tsuchime (hammered) Bla...
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Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Kurouchi Nakiri 165mm (6.5")
99133Original price $298.00 - Original price $298.00Original price$298.00$298.00 - $298.00Current price $298.00| /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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Takamura Hana Damascus Santoku 165mm (6.5")
95550Original price $520.00 - Original price $520.00Original price$520.00$520.00 - $520.00Current price $520.00| /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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Sakai Takayuki Inox Deba 180mm (7.1")
94504Original price $176.00 - Original price $176.00Original price$176.00$176.00 - $176.00Current price $176.00| /Specifications Style : Deba Length : 180mm (7.1") Weight : 12.48 oz Blade Steel Type : Molybdenum Vanadium Handle material : Antibacterial plastic...
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Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Kurouchi Santoku 165mm (6.5")
99132Original price $290.00 - Original price $290.00Original price$290.00$290.00 - $290.00Current price $290.00| /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 Aogami Super Kurouchi Bunka 170mm (6.7")
99134Original price $298.00 - Original price $298.00Original price$298.00$298.00 - $298.00Current price $298.00| /Specifications Style: Bunka Knife Length: 170mm (6.7") Weight: 5.26 oz Special Feature: Stainless Kurouchi / Carbon Steel Core, San Mai Blade Stee...
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Tsukiji Masamoto White Steel 2 Deba 150mm (5.9")
81523Original price $220.00 - Original price $220.00Original price$220.00$220.00 - $220.00Current price $220.00| /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 1 Kasumi Mukimono 180mm (7.1")
81513Original price $320.00 - Original price $320.00Original price$320.00$320.00 - $320.00Current price $320.00| /Kasumi knives like this mukimono are produced by hand-forging high-carbon steel (white steel) with iron. The carbon steel becomes the knife's cutti...
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Sakai Takayuki Yellow #3 Usuba 180mm (7.1") Wa-Handle Kasumi
88538Original price $130.00 - Original price $130.00Original price$130.00$130.00 - $130.00Current price $130.00| /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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Tsukiji Masamoto White Steel Usuba 210mm (8.2") Nami Kasumi
81532Original price $290.00 - Original price $290.00Original price$290.00$290.00 - $290.00Current price $290.00| /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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Misono Swedish Carbon Steel Honesuki 165mm (6.5")
99274Original price $160.00 - Original price $160.00Original price$160.00$160.00 - $160.00Current price $160.00| /Specifications Style : Honesuki (Boning Knife)Length : 165mm (6.5")Weight : 7.3 oz (205g)Blade Steel Type : Swedish Carbon SteelHandle Type : Compo...
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Tsukiji Masamoto White Steel 2 Deba 120mm (4.7")
81522Original price $280.00 - Original price $280.00Original price$280.00$280.00 - $280.00Current price $280.00| /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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Sakai Takayuki Tokujo White #2 Honesuki 150mm (5.9")
83174Original price $240.00 - Original price $240.00Original price$240.00$240.00 - $240.00Current price $240.00| /Specs Style : Honesuki (Boning Knife)Length : 150mm (5.9")Weight : 0.29 lbs (132g)Height at Heel: 4.1cmThickness at Heel: 4.3mmBlade Steel Type : W...
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Wooden Knife Saya Cover for Honesuki Knife
81557Original price $24.00 - Original price $24.00Original price$24.00$24.00 - $24.00Current price $24.00| /Specifications Material: Wood Coming with a pin Please be advised that each wooden saya cover's fit varies slightly due to the natural factors (hu...
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Tsukiji Masamoto White Steel 2 Deba 180mm (7.1")
81524Original price $294.00 - Original price $294.00Original price$294.00$294.00 - $294.00Current price $294.00| /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 1 Takohiki 300mm (11.8") Kasumi
81521Original price $490.00 - Original price $490.00Original price$490.00$490.00 - $490.00Current price $490.00| /Kasumi knives like this takohiki are produced by hand-forging high-carbon steel (white steel) with iron. The carbon steel becomes the knife's cutti...
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Tsukiji Masamoto White Steel 2 Deba 210mm (8.2")
81512Original price $390.00 - Original price $390.00Original price$390.00$390.00 - $390.00Current price $390.00| /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 Mukimono Knife 180mm (7.1")
81547Original price $24.00 - Original price $24.00Original price$24.00$24.00 - $24.00Current price $24.00| /This wooden saya fits a Mukimono Knife under 180mm (7.1") Specifications Material: Wood Size: 180mm (7.1") Coming with a pin Please be advised that...
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Wooden Knife Saya Cover for Left Handed Deba Knife 180mm (7.1")
81555Original price $39.90 - Original price $39.90Original price$39.90$39.90 - $39.90Current price $39.90| /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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Tsukiji Masamoto White Steel 1 Fuguhiki 300mm (11.8")
81529Original price $498.00 - Original price $498.00Original price$498.00$498.00 - $498.00Current price $498.00| /Kasumi knives like this Fuguhiki (Fugubiki) are produced by hand-forging high-carbon steel (white steel 1) with iron. The carbon steel becomes the ...
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Tsukiji Masamoto White Steel 1 Usuba 210mm (8.2")
81514Original price $400.00 - Original price $400.00Original price$400.00$400.00 - $400.00Current price $400.00| /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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Takada Blue Steel 1 Suiboku Nakiri 180mm (7.1") with Rosewood handle
81561Original price $501.00 - Original price $501.00Original price$501.00$501.00 - $501.00Current price $501.00| /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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Yoshimi Kato VG-10 Nickel Damascus Santoku 175mm (6.9") Dark Purple Handle
99097Original price $210.00 - Original price $210.00Original price$210.00$210.00 - $210.00Current price $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 Sabaki Honesuki Damascus Hammered VG-10 150mm (5.9")
83172Original price $190.00 - Original price $190.00Original price$190.00$190.00 - $190.00Current price $190.00| /Specs Style : Honesuki (Boning Knife)Length : 150mm (5.9")Weight : 0.4 lbs (182g)Height at Heel: 3.9cmThickness at Heel: 3.0mmSpecial Feature : 33 ...
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Sakai Takayuki Chuka Bocho (Chinese Cleaver) Thin 225mm (8.8")
88529Original price $380.00 - Original price $380.00Original price$380.00$380.00 - $380.00Current price $380.00| /Specifications Style : Chinese CleaverLength : 225mm (8.8")Weight : 20.25 oz (574 g)Blade Steel Type : White #2Handle material : Rosewood handleHRC...
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Tsukiji Masamoto White Steel 1 Fuguhiki 270mm (10.6")
81528Original price $460.00 - Original price $460.00Original price$460.00$460.00 - $460.00Current price $460.00| /Kasumi knives like this Fuguhiki (Fugubiki) are produced by hand-forging high-carbon steel (white steel 1) with iron. The carbon steel becomes the ...
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Wooden Knife Saya Cover for Mioroshi Deba 240mm (9.4")
83384Original price $35.00 - Original price $35.00Original price$35.00$35.00 - $35.00Current price $35.00| /This wooden saya fits Sakai Takayuki Inox Mioroshi Deba 240mm (9.4") - SKU: 83176 Specifications Material: Wood Size: 240mm (9.4") Please be advis...
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Yoshimi Kato VG-10 Nickel Damascus Nakiri 165mm (6.5") Dark Purple Handle
99098Original price $220.00 - Original price $220.00Original price$220.00$220.00 - $220.00Current price $220.00| /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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Wooden Knife Saya Cover for Honesuki 150mm #83174
83382Original price $26.00 - Original price $26.00Original price$26.00$26.00 - $26.00Current price $26.00| /This wooden saya fits the Honesuki Knife SKU:83174Specifications Material: Wood Size: 150mm (6.5") Coming with a pin Please be advised that each wo...
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Sakai Takayuki PRO VG-5 Nakiri 175mm (6.9") Damascus Hammered
84103Original price $160.00 - Original price $160.00Original price$160.00$160.00 - $160.00Current price $160.00| /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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Yoshimi Kato VG-10 Nickel Damascus Bunka 165mm (6.5") Dark Purple Handle
84171Original price $200.00 - Original price $200.00Original price$200.00$200.00 - $200.00Current price $200.00| /Free Shipping to the Contiguous U.S. Specifications Style : Bunka Knife Length : 165mm (6.5") Weight : 5.6 oz (159g) Special Feature : Nickel Dama...
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Takada Ginsan Clad Suiboku Nakiri 180mm (7.1") with Rosewood handle
81566Original price $486.00 - Original price $486.00Original price$486.00$486.00 - $486.00Current price $486.00| /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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Sakai Takayuki Chuka Bocho (Chinese Cleaver) Thick 225mm (8.8")
88528Original price $440.00 - Original price $440.00Original price$440.00$440.00 - $440.00Current price $440.00| /Specifications Style : Chinese CleaverLength : 225mm (8.8")Weight : 21.9 oz (621 g)Blade Steel Type : White #2Handle material : Rosewood handleHRC ...
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Wooden Knife Saya Cover for Sabaki Honesuki 180mm (7.1")
83381Original price $35.00 - Original price $35.00Original price$35.00$35.00 - $35.00Current price $35.00| /This wooden saya fits to a Honesuki Knife under 180mm (7.1")• Material:Wood• Size: 180mm (7.1")• Coming with a pin*Please be advised that each wood...
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Wooden Knife Saya Cover for Fuguhiki Knife 300mm (11.8")
81546Original price $32.00 - Original price $32.00Original price$32.00$32.00 - $32.00Current price $32.00| /This wooden saya fits to a Fuguhiki Knife under 300mm (11.8") Specifications Material: Wood Size: 300mm (11.8") Coming with a pin Please be advised...
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Sakai Takayuki Tokujo White #2 Kiritsuke Deba 150mm (5.9")
83183Original price $270.00 - Original price $270.00Original price$270.00$270.00 - $270.00Current price $270.00| /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")
83184Original price $300.00 - Original price $300.00Original price$300.00$300.00 - $300.00Current price $300.00| /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 VG-5 Kengata Santoku 180mm (7.1") Hammered (Tsuchime)
39109Original price $148.00 - Original price $148.00Original price$148.00$148.00 - $148.00Current price $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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Ittosai Kotetsu White #2 Deba 210mm (8.2")
83075Original price $290.00 - Original price $290.00Original price$290.00$290.00 - $290.00Current price $290.00| /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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Sakai Takayuki Sabaki Honesuki Damascus Hammered VG-10 180mm (7.1")
83173Original price $170.00 - Original price $170.00Original price$170.00$170.00 - $170.00Current price $170.00| /Specs Style : Honesuki (Boning Knife)Length : 180mm (7.1")Weight : 0.45 lbs (206g)Height at Heel: 4.5cmThickness at Heel: 3.0mmSpecial Feature : 33...
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Ittosai Kotetsu White #2 Deba 150mm (5.9") Left Handed
84364Original price $250.00 - Original price $250.00Original price$250.00$250.00 - $250.00Current price $250.00| /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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Sakai Takayuki Tokujo White #2 Usuba 210mm (8.2")
19997Original price $340.00 - Original price $340.00Original price$340.00$340.00 - $340.00Current price $340.00| /Specifications Style: Usuba Length: 210mm (8.2") Weight: 9.3 oz (263g) Blade Steel Type: White #2 Steel Handle Material: Ho (Japanese magnolia) wo...
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Ishizuchi Blue #2 Kurouchi Sabaki Honesuki 165mm (6.5")
56863Original price $160.00 - Original price $160.00Original price$160.00$160.00 - $160.00Current price $160.00| /Specifications Brand: Ishizuchi Knife Factory (石鎚刃物) Style: Honesuki (Boning Knife) Length: 165mm (6.5") Blade Steel Type: Blue 2 Steel clad with ...
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Hado Sumi Damascus Blue #1 Bunka 180mm (7.1") - Black Oak Handle
87474Original price $460.00 - Original price $460.00Original price$460.00$460.00 - $460.00Current price $460.00| /Specifications Brand: Hado Smith: Yoshikazu Takana (Master Blacksmith) Sharpener: Tadataka Maruyama Style: Bunka Knife Length: 180mm (7.1") Blade ...
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Hado Ginsan Kiritsuke Santoku 180mm (7.1") - Urushi Kijiro Handle
52475Original price $460.00 - Original price $460.00Original price$460.00$460.00 - $460.00Current price $460.00| /Specifications Brand: Hado Smith: Shougou Yamatsuka (Master Blacksmith) Sharpener: Tadataka Maruyama Style: Santoku Knife Length: 180mm (7.1") Bla...
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Hado Kirisame White #1 Bunka 180mm (7.1") - Urushi Oak Handle
43974Original price $420.00 - Original price $420.00Original price$420.00$420.00 - $420.00Current price $420.00| /Specifications Brand: Hado Smith: Yoshikazu Takana (Master Blacksmith) Sharpener: Tadataka Maruyama Style: Bunka Knife Length: 180mm (7.1") Blade ...
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Sakai Takayuki White #3 Kasumi Honekiri/Hamokiri 270mm (10.6")
88522Original price $340.00 - Original price $340.00Original price$340.00$340.00 - $340.00Current price $340.00| /Hone-Kiri/Hamo-Kiri Knife Hamogiri is specifically used for filleting Hamo "Japanese Daggertooth pike conger". This knife is also called Hone-kiri ...
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