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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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  • Sakai Takayuki Avalon Crest TUS Steel Sabaki Honesuki 150mm (5.9")

    SKU: 75520
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    Specifications Brand: Sakai Takayuki Style: Honesuki (Boning Knife) Blade Length: 150mm (5.9") Blade Steel: Takayuki TUS Steel Handle Mate...

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  • Sakai Takayuki Nanairo Inox Yanagi 210mm Vermilion Lacquered Handle Engrave Sakai Takayuki Nanairo Inox Yanagi 210mm Vermilion Lacquered Handle Sold out

    Sakai Takayuki Nanairo Inox Yanagi 210mm (8.2") Shu Vermilion Lacquered Handle

    SKU: 84107
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    Specifications Brand: Sakai Takayuki Style: Yanagi (Sushi Knife) Length: 210mm (8.2") Weight: 5.2 oz (147g) Blade Steel Type: Molybdenum Van...

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  • Sakai Takayuki Nanairo Inox Yanagi 210mm Green Lacquered Handle Blade Sakai Takayuki Nanairo Inox Yanagi 210mm Green Lacquered Handle Sold out

    Sakai Takayuki Nanairo Inox Yanagi 210mm (8.2") Kimidori Green Lacquered Handle

    SKU: 84114
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    Specifications Brand: Sakai Takayuki Style: Yanagi (Sushi Knife) Length: 210mm (8.2") Weight: 5.3 oz (151g) Blade Steel Type: Molybdenum Van...

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  • Sakai Takayuki Nanairo Inox Yanagi 210mm Charcoal x Gold Lacquered Handle Blade Sakai Takayuki Nanairo Inox Yanagi 210mm Charcoal x Gold Lacquered Handle Sold out

    Sakai Takayuki Nanairo Inox Yanagi 210mm (8.2") Charcoal x Gold Lacquered Handle

    SKU: 84116
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    Specifications Brand: Sakai Takayuki Style: Yanagi (Sushi Knife) Length: 210mm (8.2") Weight: 4.9 oz (140g) Blade Steel Type: Molybdenum Van...

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  • Ittosai Kotetsu White #2 Kiritsuke Yanagi 210mm Engraved Ittosai Kotetsu White #2 Kiritsuke Yanagi 210mm Sold out

    Ittosai Kotetsu White #2 Kiritsuke Yanagi 210mm (8.2")

    SKU: 83243
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    Details Style: Yanagi (Sushi Knife) Blade Length: 210mm (8.2") Weight: 4 oz (112g) Blade Steel Type: White #2 Handle & Bolster Material: ...

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  • Sakai Takayuki Hon-Kasumi White #3 Deba 120mm Logo Engraved Sakai Takayuki Hon-Kasumi White #3 Deba 120mm

    Sakai Takayuki Hon-Kasumi White #3 Deba 120mm (4.7") Wa-Handle

    SKU: 19134
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    Specifications Brand: Sakai Takayuki Style: Deba Blade Length: 120mm (4.7") Weight: 6.7 oz (160g) Blade Height at Heel: 43mm (1.7") Spine ...

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  • Tadafusa Blue #2 Nashiji Nakiri 165mm Blade Tadafusa Blue #2 Nashiji Nakiri 165mm

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

    SKU: 43563
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    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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  • Tadafusa Blue #2 Nashiji Santoku 165mm Engrave Tadafusa Blue #2 Nashiji Santoku 165mm

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

    SKU: 40032
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    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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  • Tadafusa Blue #2 Nashiji Honesuki 150mm Engrave Tadafusa Blue #2 Nashiji Honesuki 150mm

    Tadafusa Blue #2 Nashiji Honesuki 150mm (5.9")

    SKU: 39192
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    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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  • Tadafusa Blue #2 Nashiji Ajikiri 105mm (4.1") Engrave Tadafusa Blue #2 Nashiji Ajikiri 105mm (4.1")

    Tadafusa Blue #2 Nashiji Ajikiri 105mm (4.1")

    SKU: 12637
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    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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  • Tadafusa SLD Yanagi 210mm HK-7 Left Handed Engrave Tadafusa SLD Yanagi 210mmHK-7 Left Handed

    Tadafusa SLD Yanagi 210mm (8.2") HK-7 Left Handed

    SKU: 57316
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    Specifications Brand: Tadafusa Style: Yanagi (Sashimi) Knife Blade Length: 210mm (8.2") Weight: 3.4 oz (96g) Blade Height at Heel: 31.3mm (...

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  • Nenohi Nagi Honesuki 150mm Desert Ironwood Handle Engrave Nenohi Nagi Honesuki 150mm Desert Ironwood Handle Sold out

    Nenohi Nagi Honesuki 150mm (5.9") Desert Ironwood Handle with Saya Cover

    SKU: 34979
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    Introducing the New "NAGI" Series We are proud to unveil the "NAGI" series, the latest addition to the legacy of NENOX, a brand trusted by top chef...

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  • Nenohi Nagi Honesuki 150mm Blue Jigged Bone Handle Engrave Nenohi Nagi Honesuki 150mm Blue Jigged Bone Handle Sold out

    Nenohi Nagi Honesuki 150mm (5.9") Blue Jigged Bone Handle with Saya Cover

    SKU: 41239
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  • Nenohi Nagi Honesuki 150mm Green Jigged Bone Handle Engrave Nenohi Nagi Honesuki 150mm Green Jigged Bone Handle Sold out

    Nenohi Nagi Honesuki 150mm (5.9") Green Jigged Bone Handle with Saya Cover

    SKU: 42169
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    Introducing the New "NAGI" Series We are proud to unveil the "NAGI" series, the latest addition to the legacy of NENOX, a brand trusted by top chef...

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  • Nenohi Nagi Honesuki 150mm Carbon Fiber Handle Engrave Nenohi Nagi Honesuki 150mm Carbon Fiber Handle Sold out

    Nenohi Nagi Honesuki 150mm (5.9") Carbon Fiber Handle with Saya Cover

    SKU: 56337
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    Introducing the New "NAGI" Series We are proud to unveil the "NAGI" series, the latest addition to the legacy of NENOX, a brand trusted by top chef...

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  • Nenohi White #2 Kasumi Yanagi 300mm Engrave Nenohi White #2 Kasumi Yanagi 300mm Sold out

    Nenohi White #2 Kasumi Yanagi 300mm (11.8")

    SKU: 19458
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    This knife represents the new era of Nenohi, bringing together tradition, rising talent, and careful supervision under Nenohi philosophy. The blade...

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  • Nenohi Blue #2 Kasumi Yanagi 300mm Engrave Nenohi Blue #2 Kasumi Yanagi 300mm Sold out

    Nenohi Blue #2 Kasumi Yanagi 300mm (11.8")

    SKU: 19463
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    This knife represents the new era of Nenohi, bringing together tradition, rising talent, and careful supervision under Nenohi philosophy.The blade ...

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