Cobalt added Special high Carbon Stainless Steel, often be called as Cobalt Steel. Parts of Japanese Sushi Knife3. The steel is harder than German steel and has a greater sharpening potential. Car & Truck Safety & Security Accessories, Japanese Chef's Kitchen Knife NAKIRI HOCHO Vintage / from Japan 150/277mm SB619. Keep in mind softer steel does not always mean inferior steel. You should care for the knife every time of use to keep the blade dry and clean. JavaScript is disabled. Entdecke Vintage Dexter Southbridge Mass Fillet Knife in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! Only this elaborate procedure ensures an optimum synthesis of breaking strength and ultimate sharpness. http://www.knifemerchant.com/product.asp?productID=1403. Why? Please refer to the attached picture. The following table is the list of all the sushi and sashimi knives. It is said that around 90% of the professional Japanese-style-food chefs in Japan use the knives made in Sakai. We recommend to sharpen your knife with waterstones for better sharpening, not with a grinding rod. eBay Money Back Guarantee. Such a knife has just aesthetic value without the above benefit of the sandwich structure. The Japanese steel is a premium grade of steel that boasts extremely high carbon content. Somecustomers have asked so far,Just wondering what angle I should sharpen the knives I bought at?The sharpening angle depends on the intended use,of course. Steel Qualities of Kitchen Knives5. Thank you for reading this article, All the Hocho-Knife Staff, Get the latest updates on new products and upcoming sales. Using a razor sharp Japanese kitchen knife Hocho, a chef showed an amazing Super Cutting demonstration. Single-Edged blade is the basic form in the traditional Japanese kitchen knives for a long time,that is completely different from that of the traditional Western knives. Our mission is to bring you fine Japanese knives at prices lower than Japanese retail, direct from Japan. We heard several makers use Sweden Stainless Steels for the stable quality control. Many sandwich outer layers covering thecenter corerealizethe unique Damascus pattern for each knife. Easy to sharpen, even high hardness. With the classic Japanese design, precision machining and high-quality craftsmanship states the Mcusta's brand philosophy. Ever since being founded In 1907, MOKI has produced custom-quality knives with passion and technology. Ease of re-sharpening, good durability and rust resistance, and reasonable price range. Thank you very much for both your answers. Refresh your browser window to try again. Get the premium quality for the great price. Theyare now kept in Shosoin, the treasure houseof the Todaiji temple in Nara. Japanese-style knives are more about precision and exactness. I'm not sure I know how to use it best ,but I watched Julia Child do it on a YouTube video. A forum community dedicated to Professional Chefs. Buy chefs knifes products and get the best deals at the lowest prices on eBay! Works fine on stainless steel and since you are not "stropping" it does not create a wire. 218.14, 290.86 Therefore Damascus knives are much recommendedas a gift as well as just for better cooking experience. White Paper Steel(Shirogami) Identical to Blue Paper Steel(Aogami) , except for the absence of Cr and W. Its very pure carbon steel. Wholesale Knives, Los Angeles, California. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. Just one thing bothers me there are two scratches on both sides each of the blade along all way along the cutting edge. Skip to main content. But now they sometimesrepresent wholeJapanese kitchen knives worldwide outside Japan. JapaneseKnifeDirect.Com (JKD) was established in 2001 as the direct internet sales division of The Kencrest Corporation. In most cases, kitchen knives can successfully be re-sharpened. Gingami No.3 often be used for Japanese Traditional Style knives. The high carbon stainless steel blades do not discolour or stain, and maintain a sharp edge for a reasonable time. Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. (40% off), Sale Price 218.14 It has very good edge holding, very high working hardness. If it has gotten rusted, please try the following. US$15 for Europe and other Countries in the world. 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The hongasumi knives are made in the same way as Kasumi knives. Nowadays stainless steel is often used for Western-style kitchen knives, and multi-layer laminated blade construction (so-called Damascus) is used in more expensive blades to add corrosion resistance while maintaining strength and durability. You have to take the written copy with a grain of salt (or sometimes with enough sodium to make doctors aghast). The profile is similar to a Deba, but is thicker than Deba to meet multi-purpose on a boat. Very high hardness, several makers harden it to 65 or even 67HRC This is one of the most recent developments in PM steels. Generally speaking, approx. For better sharpening you knives, we recommend you to use a Sharpening Guide. A Sashimi Knife, for cutting and filleting fish or ham with a pull stroke. The name "Funayuki" or "Going on a boat" in Japanese. Vintage Munemasa Ordinary Level "Gyuto Azuma" Kitchen Knife 255 1990s [NEW] $ 107.20 Molybdenum "Gyuto" Kitchen Knife 270 MUNEMASA1990s Munemasa $ 154.10 Vintage Wabocho Hamokiri 265 in 1970s Blue#2 Munemasa $ 335.00 Left HandedVintage Wabocho Deba Blue#2 Munemasa $ 804.00 Copyright 2023 JapaneseKnifeDirect.Com, R-2 (SG-II) Powdered High Speed Tool Steel. Especially most of Japanese traditional style knives are made of carbon steel, that is very sharp but easy to get rust. The structure method used to make Honyaki knives is similar to that used to make traditional Japanese swords, which is a very difficult and long process. You can change your preferences any time in your Privacy Settings. Onedemerit of the Damascus knives isthe cost because ofadditional production process. A customer asked about the wave line on a popular kitchen knife,Hi there,Ive got the knife. The following Sharpening guide will help you effectively and easily. As far as a marketplace that can reliably bring a large selection of used and vintage knives to your perusal, about the only site I can think of is eBay. 90 likes. Edge holding is just outstanding. For general cooking, especially cutting raw fish and making sushi. Selected Sweden Stainless steel material are easier for making process, heat-treating process, and it will help for making stable good quality control. Such a skill is said not so special but a basic technique acquired from a training to be a true Japanese cuisine chef. Description Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. It causes degrade its sharpness badly. Want to know more? (2)put a thin layer of plant-derived oil on the blade. , but the sharpness is excellent with less-likely chipping. Very good edge holding, very high working hardness. We stock a wide selection of knives from leading Japanese knife producers, including Hattori, Takeshi Saji, Mcusta and Moki. To think about cutting a thin material, both an obtuse and sharp kitchen knife do not make a significant difference in the sharpness because there is almost no distance that the knife go interrupts. Is there something I can apply to the blade after washing? Something went wrong. As for Ebay strategies I'm a cutthroat , if I really want it . (2) Western Style Knives (generally double-edged) In Japan, Western-style knives were developed to meet the needs of Japanese chefs preparing non-Japanese cuisine. The back of the blade can be used to chop thin bones. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Used Chef's Kitchen Knife hocho from Japan 180mm at the best online prices at eBay! We deeply respect all of the knife makers and craftsmen that we work with and, of course, each one of our fine Japanese knives. In general, it may often be understood that more acute angle provides a better sharpness. The benefit of the sandwiching structure is to strike a balance both the harder & sharperedge and better durability of the entire blade. Originally, many Japanese kitchen knives clearly show their relation to the Samurai sword. Is it a defect?. It was quite expensive. Beforediscussion ofDamascus, we have to start from the benefit of multi-layer blades. Shop by category. (50% off), Sale Price 173.54 (50% off), Sale Price 77.44 Hoping that your knives will keep their sharpness for a longer time than you expect ! In addition, Kasumi category has a higher grade, Hon-kasumi orHongasumi. And on eBay, used knives are always a crap shoot. We Offer DHL EXPRESS Flat Rate Shipping Worldwide. What do you think of the vintage or used Mac knifes . If you fail to remove the entire residue from the guide rail, the residue may scratch the knife the next time the guide rail is used. . Get the item you ordered or get your money back. awesome sharpness, love it. They are primarily for professional chefs and are the highest quality traditional Japanese knives. Select country . Nowadays stainless steel is often used for Japanese kitchen knives, and multi-layer laminated blade structure (so-called Damascus) is used in more expensive blades to add corrosion resistance while maintaining strength and durability. Western-style knives originally used a softer steel though they are now much influenced by Japanese-style. Shop with confidence. what angle I should sharpen the knife at? Refresh your browser window to try again. (40% off). SG-2 (Super Gold No.2) This is more common and popular Powdered High Speed Tool Steel for knife blades. Sweden Stainless Steel The Pure Stainless Steel material from Sweden. It get easy to for you use the stone soon. On stainless though it will invariably lead to a wire edge. The guide is designed to help maintain the correct angle for sharpening knives when sharpening with a whetstone. Itis intended to combine the best attributes of carbon steel and ordinary stainless steel. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. yes they are nice and are old & traditional and yes I like them very much. Blue Paper Steel (Aogami or Aoko) series,one of the hardest materials, recommended for skillful sushi chef. Vintage Japanese chefs knife rare Minamoto no Shokin santoku excellent oppo | eBay Back to home page | Listed in category: Home & Garden Kitchen, Dining, Bar Cutlery Knives This listing has ended. For the sheer convenience of steeling, and the benefits of some small stock removal,I have found nothing better than the rounded edge ofa translucent Arkansas stone. Especially for preparing fresh, good&beautiful shape of raw fishes (sashimi). The kniveslook like primitive Japanese swords. +1 to everything GS said on Mac Originals and old knife conditions. Vintage High Quality Japanese Chef Knife 4thStreetArtAntiques (267) $78.00 Shirogami Petty Japanese Professional Chef's Paring Knife 135mm / 160mm ToriBlades (194) $76.50 Well Used Vintage Japanese Chefs Knife LittleHolborough (772) $38.28 FREE shipping Work to update the Japanese knife (replacement of the handle). The knives are stamped, machined steel with no metal bolsters, and the 9 inch blade chef's knife (14 inches overall length) is a good value for beginning a working collection. Only this elaborate procedure ensures an optimum synthesis of breaking strength and ultimate sharpness. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. Using a steeling rod is the object of a lot of debating. 1. Nowadays stainless steel is often used for Japanese kitchen knives, and multi-layer laminated blade structure is used in more expensive blades to add corrosion resistance while maintaining strength and durability. Japanese style blades are often single-edged, and Western style blades are double edged except in some cases. If you learn how to sharpen, your knives are sure to get extremely sharp again. Only this elaborate procedure ensures an optimum synthesis of breaking strength and ultimate sharpness. Some like Damascus knives because of the aesthetic value for their gift, collection and cooking before people. In 19 century, Japan opened its door to other countries to import many culture and technologies, called "Bunmei Kaika" in Meiji era, and Western-style knives in Japan were developed to meet the needs of Japanese chefs preparing non-Japanese cuisine for Westernization. Gingami No.3(Gin-san) Fine Japanese Steel Company Hitachis special stainless steel which makes similar sharpness, edge retention as Carbon Steel. For many western chefs, the Original series knives were their introduction to Japanese cutlery and their properties were a true revelation about the limitations of western knives. Learn more. It is flat on both sides . Earn up to 5x points when you use your eBay Mastercard. Slim blade in the shape of a willow leaf or Katana (sword). High Carbon Stainless Steel The high carbon stainless steel is a metal alloy containing relatively high amounts of carbon. It is said that around 90% of the professional Japanese-style-food chefs in Japan use the knives made in Sakai. After being heated treated, the steel is hammered repeatedly to form the shape of a blade and evenly distribute the carbon and chromium molecules. Western style knives are mostly "ryo-ba" for right and left-handed persons. Any help would be greatly appreciated.. $19.99 shipping. I am not sure what is it. Unfortunately, the knife market is currently flooded with cheap Chinese-made knives and it is becoming more difficult to find and purchase fine Japanese knives. We thinkthey areexcellent materials for a sharp knife. Is this true of even the finer names ? Chef Knife Roll Carry Bag Knife Storage Case Kitchen Portable Storage 22 Pockets. Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. The carbon steel is easy to oxidation or rust especially when the blade is very new. Therefore, they have become more and more popular among beginning users to professional users in this generation. Both VG-1 and VG-10 are produced from Takefu Steel Company. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. Thank you for your continued support, we look forward to serving you soon! 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