Japanese Knife Guide
by Koi Knives
Welcome to the Japanese Knife Guide Index. This comprehensive collection explores the specialized world of Japanese cutlery, from traditional fish-butchering blades to precision vegetable knives. Each article provides detailed insights into the history, design, and purpose of these exceptional tools.
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The Deba Knife
Japan's Powerful Fish-Butchering Legend - Explore this robust knife designed specifically for breaking down whole fish with precision and power.
November 15, 2025
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The Fujikiri
Japan's Elegant Damascus Steel Kitchen Knife - Discover the fascinating intersection of traditional Japanese bladesmithing and modern Damascus steel craftsmanship.
November 15, 2025
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The Hamokiri
Japan's Specialized Pike Conger Knife - Learn about this highly specialized knife designed specifically for preparing pike conger eel (hamo).
November 15, 2025
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The Kawamuki
Japan's Precision Vegetable Peeling Knife - Explore this specialized knife designed for the precise art of vegetable peeling and decorative cutting.
November 15, 2025
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The Kiritsuke
Japan's Most Intimidating Kitchen Knife - Discover the dramatic knife with its reverse-tanto tip and commanding presence, traditionally reserved for executive chefs.
November 15, 2025
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The Mochikiri
Japan's Elegant Damascus Knife for the Perfect Cut - Learn about this specialized knife designed for cutting mochi and other sticky confections with precision.
November 15, 2025
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The Nakiri
Japan's Vegetable Virtuoso - Explore the rectangular-bladed knife that excels at all vegetable preparation tasks with its unique design and balance.
November 15, 2025
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The Reito Bōchō
Japan's Frozen Food Mastery Knife - Discover the specialized knife designed specifically for cutting through frozen foods with precision and safety.
November 15, 2025
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The Sakekiri
Japan's Legendary Sake Bottle Cutting Knife - Learn about this unique and ceremonial knife designed for the traditional art of opening sake bottles.
November 15, 2025
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The Shime Bocho
Japan's Specialized Fish Bleeding Knife - Learn about this specialized knife designed for the ikejime technique of humanely bleeding fish to preserve quality.
November 15, 2025
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The Sobakiri
Japan's Noble Noodle Knife - Discover the specialized knife designed for cutting fresh soba noodles with precision and tradition.
November 15, 2025
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The Sushikiri
Japan's Specialized Damascus Sushi Slicing Blade - Explore the knife specifically designed for cutting finished sushi rolls with Damascus steel elegance.
November 15, 2025
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The Takohiki
Japan's Elegant Octopus Slicer - Learn about this specialized blade designed for slicing octopus and other delicate seafood with its distinctive squared-off tip.
November 15, 2025
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The Unagisaki
Japan's Specialized Eel-Slaying Blade - Discover the purpose-built knife for the specific task of preparing eel, with regional variations across Japan.
November 15, 2025
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The Usuba
Japan's Precision Vegetable Sword - Explore one of the most specialized and intimidating single-bevel knives in the Japanese culinary arsenal.
November 15, 2025
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The Wa-Gyuto
Japan's Answer to the Western Chef's Knife - Learn about this fusion blade that combines Eastern craftsmanship with Western utility and design.
November 15, 2025
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The Wa-Petty
Japan's Precision Powerhouse - Discover this small but mighty knife designed for intricate tasks with Japanese handles and precision.
November 15, 2025
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The Wa-Santoku
Japan's Three-Virtues Kitchen Warrior - Explore one of the most beloved and versatile knives to emerge from Japanese culinary tradition.
November 15, 2025
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The Yanagiba
Japan's Elegant Sashimi Slicer - Learn about one of Japan's most revered traditional kitchen knives with its long, slender blade designed for sashimi.
November 15, 2025
