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

    80477
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    SpecificationsBrand : Takamura CutleryStyle : Santoku Blade Length : 170mm (6.7")Weight : oz ( lbs)Special Feature: Tsuchime (hammered) Blade Ste...

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    Sakai Takayuki Damascus Hammered VG-10 Santoku 180mm (7.1")

    98654
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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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  • Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Kurouchi Nakiri 165mm (6.5") - Engrave
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    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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    Sakai Takayuki Inox AUS-10 Mukimono 180mm (7.1") Wa-Handle

    99138
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    Specifications Style : Mukimono Length : 180mm (7.1") Weight : 4.8 oz Blade Steel Type : AUS-10 Inox Handle material : (Ho) Japanese Magnolia Bols...

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    Tsukiji Masamoto Carbon Steel Santoku 180mm (7.1") with Wa-handle

    81525
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    This knife from Tsukiji Masamoto, which combines a traditional Japanese high-carbon blade with a Western style double-bevel edge, is a great choice...

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    Takamura Hana Damascus HSPS Santoku 165mm (6.5")

    95550
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    SpecificationsBrand: Takamura CutleryStyle: Santoku Blade Length: 165mm (6.5")Special Feature: 64-layer Damascus* Blade Steel Type: R2/SG2 Powdere...

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

    99132
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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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    Tsukiji Masamoto White Steel 2 Deba 150mm (5.9")

    81523
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    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 Yellow #3 Usuba 180mm (7.1") Wa-Handle Kasumi

    88538
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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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    Tsukiji Masamoto White Steel 1 Kasumi Mukimono 180mm (7.1")

    81513
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    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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  • Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Kurouchi Bunka 170mm (6.7") - Engraving
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    Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Kurouchi Bunka 170mm (6.7")

    99134
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    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 Usuba 210mm (8.2") Nami Kasumi

    81532
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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 2 Deba 120mm (4.7")

    81522
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    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 Carbon Steel Garasuki Boning 180mm (7.1")

    81511
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    Traditionally used for boning poultry, this knife does not have the flexibility of a typical Western boning knife but its sharp, pointed tip helps ...

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    Misono Swedish Carbon Steel Santoku 160mm (6.3")

    99273
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    SpecificationsStyle : SantokuLength : 160mm (6.3")Weight : 5.1 oz (145g)Blade Steel Type : Swedish Carbon SteelHandle Type : Composite WoodHRC : 60...

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    Tsukiji Masamoto White Steel 2 Deba 180mm (7.1")

    81524
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    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 Honesuki Knife

    81557
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    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 210mm (8.2")

    81512
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    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 Inox Mioroshi Deba 240mm (9.4") Wooden Handle

    83176
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    Specifications Style : Mioroshi Deba Length : 240mm (9.4") Weight : oz Blade Steel Type : Molybdenum Vanadium Handle Material: Ho (Japanese magnol...

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    Tsukiji Masamoto White Steel 1 Fuguhiki 300mm (11.8")

    81529
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    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")

    81514
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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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    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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    Sukenari Blue #2 Kamagata Usuba 210mm (8.2") Kasumi

    80619
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    Free Shipping to the Contiguous U.S.SpecificationsStyle : UsubaLength : 210mm (8.2")Weight : 9.06 oz (257 g)Special Feature : KasumiBlade Steel Typ...

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

    99097
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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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    Sakai Takayuki Chuka Bocho (Chinese Cleaver) Thin 225mm (8.8")

    88529
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    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")

    81528
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    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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    Sakai Takayuki Kurokage Hammered VG-10 Kengata Santoku 160mm (6.3") Non-Stick Coating, Wa-handle

    14404
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    Specifications Style : Kengata Santoku Length : 160mm (6.3") Weight : oz (g) Special Feature : Hammered, Fluororesin non-stick coating, 33 layer d...

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    Sakai Takayuki Sabaki Honesuki Damascus Hammered VG-10 150mm (5.9")

    83172
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    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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    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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    Wooden Knife Saya Cover for Honesuki 150mm #83174

    83382
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    This wooden saya fits to a Honesuki Knife SKU:83174• Material:Wood• Size: 150mm (6.5")• Coming with a pin*Please be advised that each wooden saya c...

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    Takamura Damascus HSPS Santoku 165mm (6.5")

    96394
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    SpecificationsBrand: Takamura CutleryStyle: Santoku Blade Length: 165mm (6.5")Weight: 6.1 ozSpine Thickness: 1.99 mmSpecial Feature: 64-layer Dam...

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

    84171
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    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

    81566
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    Specs. Style : NakiriBlade Length : 180mm (7") Weight : 5.5 oz (156 g) Blade Steel Type : Ginsan Steel (Silver 3) Clad with Stainless 304 Handle ma...

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

    83184
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    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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    Sakai Takayuki Chuka Bocho (Chinese Cleaver) Thick 225mm (8.8")

    88528
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    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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  • 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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    Sakai Takayuki Tokujo White #2 Kiritsuke Deba 150mm (5.9")

    83183
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    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 Sabaki Honesuki Damascus Hammered VG-10 180mm (7.1")

    83173
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    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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  • Tadafusa SLD Deba 150mm (5.9") HK-5 - Heel
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    Tadafusa SLD Deba 150mm (5.9") HK-5

    24125
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    Specifications Style: Deba Length: 150mm (5.9") Weight: lbs (g) Blade Steel Type: SLD Steel and Soft Stainless Steel Clad Handle & Bolster Mat...

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