Japanese-style knives are usually made with harder steel, which means the blade holds it edge longer (it doesnt need to be sharpened as often) and the edge itself can be cut a steeper angle. Itis intended to combine the best attributes of carbon steel and ordinary stainless steel. eBay item number: 144899068895 Item specifics The actual cutting edge and backside of the blade is carbon steel, while the supporting spine and rest of the blade is soft iron, which makes the sharpening process easier. The representative Japanese ryo-ba blade is made of hagane in the core sandwiched by soft steel layers from the both side. Japanese Chef's Kitchen Knife DEBA Vintage hocho OLD from Japan 180/310mm PC496. Just one thing bothers me there are two scratches on both sides each of the blade along all way along the cutting edge. Truly, each one of the Knife Makers and Craftsmen has their own distinct knife making philosophy and knife characteristics. Only this elaborate procedure ensures an optimum synthesis of breaking strength and ultimate sharpness. I am not sure what is it. For professional use tocooking sushi / sashimi,these seriesare recommended. (Regarding some high-end knives, the edge of the blade has to be hand-finished one by one before shipment. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. More expensive multi-layer (more than three-layer) knives have a similar quality, containing an inner core of hard and brittle carbon steel, with a thick layer of soft and more ductile steel sandwiched around the core so that the hard steel is exposed only at the cutting edge. (40% off), Sale Price 218.14 The profile is similar to a Deba, but is thicker than Deba to meet multi-purpose on a boat. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. (50% off), Sale Price 77.44 White Paper Steel(Shirogami) Identical to Blue Paper Steel(Aogami) , except for the absence of Cr and W. Its very pure carbon steel. 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. It is a very thin blade, which adds to the ease in cutting. Is this true of even the finer names ? In addition, we talked with a few existing traditional MATAGI Masters With trust, drawing up drawings, training knives and legendary blades revived to the present age, in addition, we talked with a few existing traditional MATAGI Masters and got credit, and then when we got drawings and forged the knives, finally the legendary cutlery revived to the present age. Get the premium quality for the great price. It is thought enough for general use, because manufacturers apply the standard finishing for various possible application. Original Price 141.17 It causes degrade its sharpness badly. It is recommended that you take your Japanese blades to a professional sharpener. 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). It is said that around 90% of the professional Japanese-style-food chefs in Japan use the knives made in Sakai. And that one used will to be cheaper. 70.58, 141.17 Only this elaborate procedure ensures an optimum synthesis of breaking strength and ultimate sharpness. Versatile cooking knife for cutting up, filleting and preparing meat and fish. BROKEN DAMAGED Japanese Chef's Kitchen Knife Vintage Japan HOCHO 160/225mm DL310 Pre-Owned $66.00 minorhaned0_fish_n_gamera (2,411) 100% or Best Offer +$19.99 shipping from Japan Sponsored Japanese VG10 Damascus Steel Cleaver Knife Chef Vintage Kitchen Wood Handle Hand Brand New $181.49 kitchenworlds (1,177) 98.1% Buy It Now Free shipping 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. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. Many of the vintage MAC knives are from the "Original" series. Using any hone riding the precise angle is not going to happen, it is the goal. You can review the technique in the following video, where Japanese professional chef tells the better way. We deeply respect all of the knife makers and craftsmen that we work with and, of course, each one of our fine Japanese knives. The steel is harder than German steel and has a greater sharpening potential. Gingami No.3 often be used for Japanese Traditional Style knives. camellia oil) to prevent oxidation. Thank you for reading this article, All the Hocho-Knife Staff, Get the latest updates on new products and upcoming sales. I see, I have mostly carbon steel. Therefore, such a multi-layer structure can not simply be said no meaning from a view of strength and durability. If you need to sterilize your knife, we recommend hot water sterilization. One of theapplied approachof the multi-layer blades eventually leads to a Damascus pattern. Kiyoshi Kato Nickel Damascus Kitchen Knife. Parts of Japanese Sushi Knife3. High Carbon Stainless Steel The high carbon stainless steel is a metal alloy containing relatively high amounts of carbon. 218.14, 290.86 We will introduce these new items on this page, so that you will not miss your favorite items. And on eBay, used knives are always a crap shoot. These features make Japanese steel the ideal material for manufacturing high performance cutlery. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. Small all-purpose knife for fruit, peeling and cutting small objects. Find great deals on eBay for vintage japanese chef knife. The kniveslook like primitive Japanese swords. Long and Narrower blade is suitable for slicing tasks. 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. 12~15 degrees would be recommended if you cut some hard materials. What do you think of the vintage or used Mac knifes . Original Price 542.30 Any help would be greatly appreciated.. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. In addition, Kasumi category has a higher grade, Hon-kasumi orHongasumi. 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SK Steel series Solid performer as a cutlery steel. Cobalt added Special high Carbon Stainless Steel, often be called as Cobalt Steel. Onedemerit of the Damascus knives isthe cost because ofadditional production process. If the hone is harder and is smooth, the edge of the knife will not "catch" on the hone. Achieves very high hardness. Double edged sharpened on both left and right side of the blade *sharpening balance .. mostly 50:50~70:30 (sometimes 80:20~90:10) *mostly for left-and-right handed if the balance is within 50:50~70:30 Single edged sharpened on just one side of the blade surface *for left or right handed *sharpening balance .. 100:0. Using a steeling rod is the object of a lot of debating. Free shipping for many products! Probably an F Dick Multicut like this right? 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. As for running a knife with problems along the edge, such as a kink or a chip - well, that's one of the things that proper sharpening is supposed to take out before the knife is honed. Many sandwich outer layers covering thecenter corerealizethe unique Damascus pattern for each knife. Original Price 290.86 A lot of Japanese custom makers use it. Beforediscussion ofDamascus, we have to start from the benefit of multi-layer blades. Kasumi knives are less expensive than Honyaki knives and are easier to use and sharpen. Do you think it is really true?? ** Ifthe core is not stainless (like high carbon steel) covered by stainless steel layers on both side, the bladetotally get good rust-resistance as well as chip-resistance. Works fine on stainless steel and since you are not "stropping" it does not create a wire. 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. Thats why the edge point of professional sashimi knives is often sharpened at about 35~45 degrees(!) Theinformation about the edge typeis shown in almost all the item pages in theHocho-Knife store. Description Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Picked-up Items. If you learn how to sharpen, your knives are sure to get extremely sharp again. $19.99 shipping. Any time you remove the guide rail from your knife, rinse and clean it thoroughly to remove any residue from the stone that may remain inside the guide rail. You should care for the knife every time of use to keep the blade dry and clean. 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. If you often cut and slice (fillet) fishes, meats, hams etc, Sujihiki is the best choice for your needs. Masamoto Honkasumi Gyokuhaku-ko http://www.hocho-knife.com/masamoto-honkasumi-tamashiro-steel/ Sakai Takayuki Kasumi http://www.hocho-knife.com/sakai-takayuki-kasumi/. 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Blending High-precision Technology and Fine Craftsmanship, Mcusta Knives are proudly made in the Japanese Knife Capital, Seki City. Such a knife has just aesthetic value without the above benefit of the sandwich structure. Nothing that great mind you. The back of the blade can be used to chop thin bones. Come join the discussion about recipes, prep, kitchens, styles, tips, tricks, reviews, accessories, schools, and more! I'm not sure I know how to use it best ,but I watched Julia Child do it on a YouTube video. When held western-style knives have a bit more heft which can be a good thing, depending on your preferences. Is the honkasumi gyuto made of a mono steel or clad knife and what is the hardness of the steel?. They are primarily for professional chefs and are the highest quality traditional Japanese knives. Some high-class knives are made of this SG-2, Elite line of Shun and Yaxell GOU series. They have beenmade from high carbon steel (hanage) as a Japanese traditional sword (katana) by Honyaki or Kasumi process. 1,448.83, 2,414.71 A filet knife, a multi-purpose Japanese traditional one. 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. The shape of these knives has developed solely from their intended purpose, which gives them an aesthetic quality not remotely influenced by fashion trends. Japan has developed the aesthetics of food preparation like no other country, with the Hocho. Japanese Chef's Kitchen Knife Yanagiba Vintage LONG from Japan 290/445mm PC391 Pre-Owned C $108.68 Top Rated Seller or Best Offer +C $27.16 shipping from Japan Sponsored Japanese Chef's Kitchen Knife TAKOHIKI MASAMOTO Vintage Japan 264/410mm PC508 Pre-Owned C $142.65 Top Rated Seller or Best Offer +C $27.16 shipping from Japan Sponsored Get the item you ordered or get your money back. Much high-quality Japanese knives originates from Sakai in Osaka, Japan, the capital of samurai sword manufacturing since the 14th century. To prevent rust, you need to do some adequate maintenance. The reason is that we visited the hometown of MATAGI and legendary HEIKEDANI throughout Japan, and we found out. Japanese style blades are often single-edged, and Western style blades are double edged except in some cases. what angle I should sharpen the knife at? I'm not sure I like it, it doesn't seem to do very much too easily. You can getonly one designof the blade in the world. A customer asked about the wave line on a popular kitchen knife,Hi there,Ive got the knife. I looked up "nogent style handle". Western style knives are mostly "ryo-ba" for right and left-handed persons. This series was intended as a set of knives for commercial kitchens - hence, the hole in the forward end of the blade, to hang the knife up after use and cleaning. Premium quality Japanese Chef's Knives. Stainless steel is an alloy of iron, approximately 10~15% chromium, possibly nickel, and molybdenum, with only a small amount of carbon. The following is one of the Honyaki knives, Sabun Honyaki (Gyokuhaku-ko) [with Saya] https://www.hocho-knife.com/sakai-takayuki-honyaki-water-quench-aogami-2-steel/https://www.hocho-knife.com/goh-umanosuke-yoshihiro-honyaki-shirogami-2-awhy-e/http://www.hocho-knife.com/sabun-honyaki-tamashiro-steel-with-saya/, Kasumi knives are made from two materials by joining a piece of soft iron (Jigane) with a piece of high-carbon steel. Keep in mind softer steel does not always mean inferior steel. The blade of a Honyaki knife is hard, so it retains its sharpness for a long time; however, they are prone to chipping and difficult to sharpen. Therefore, they have become more and more popular among beginning users to professional users in this generation. Qualifying purchases could enjoy no Interest if paid in full in 6 months on purchases of $99+. However, the smaller angle at the cutting edge would cause easily chipping when you try too hard to cut a hard thing (such as pumpkin and frozen foods). * Hard steel core is generally easier to be chipped, thats why the sandwich structurecanbea good solution. The Sakai knives industry started in the 16th century mainly for guns and swords during the Sengoku period(period of warring states in Japan). (1) wet the knife with water, put the cutting board. Low grade steel, mainly due to impurities. With the classic Japanese design, precision machining and high-quality craftsmanship states the Mcusta's brand philosophy. Wholesale Knives, Los Angeles, California. With ingenious ideas and traditional technology, he creates unique, overwhelming powerful knives. http://www.knifemerchant.com/product.asp?productID=1403. Carbon Steel often used for Traditional Japanese Knives, good Quality, not Rustproof. That realizes better durability or chip-resistance. It's rather large with long channels going down the flat sides for "Fine honing " is anyone familiar with this steal? To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. 912 results for vintage japanese chef knife. Due to increasing demand and expansion of our . Molybdenum Vanadium Stainless Steel One of common and good standard, stainless steel for the knife blades. We thinkthey areexcellent materials for a sharp knife. Echizen Blacksmith, Takeshi Saji is the leading knife maker in Takefu City, another famous Japanese cutlery center. Generally speaking, approx. "Ryo" is the both side, and "ba" is the edge of blade. JavaScript is disabled. View cart for details. This honing steel I bought about six or seven years ago. Ever since being founded In 1907, MOKI has produced custom-quality knives with passion and technology. Very good steel, and very popular choice for high end Japanese kitchen knives. Honyaki knives are forged solely from one material: high-carbon steel (called Hagane). First of all the name of parts should be known for better handling and maintenance. Used in high end tools and low/mid class kitchen knives. 90 likes. We often recommend Molybdenum Steel Kitchen knives for first users and beginning users of Japanese knives because of its characteristics. As you know, the lines arenot a kind of defect but necessary lines on 3 Layer Kitchen knife. (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. We started direct online sales in 2001, operating under the name "SekiDirect.com", offering various brands of Japanese knives, however, we had instant success with Japanese Chef's knives. The name "Funayuki" or "Going on a boat" in Japanese. Types of Kitchen Knives4. Perhaps I need to apply more pressure on the edge, of the steel. Edge holding is just outstanding. Does thatlook toreally expend much time and effort compared to the benefit? (3) Japanese Traditional Style Knives (generally single-edged) Originally, all Japanese kitchen knives were made from the same carbon steel as katana. Very popular knife steel for high end Japanese cutlery and especially with Honyaki type blades. Do either of you restore knives? (50% off), Sale Price 173.54 To meet the requirements of the most avid hunters and serious knife collectors, we also offer rare, one-of-a-kind custom kitchen knives and hand-forged, traditional Japanese knives. (2) sprinkle evenly powder cleanser so as to cover the rust. Slim blade in the shape of a willow leaf or Katana (sword). Sushi and Sashimi knives are extremely sharp and made for a specific task so that they require very specific instructions. Original Price 129.07 Made by Takefu steel company. That is stated in the description in the item page.). 83.78, 119.68 Lets watch the following video that teaches you plainly the right method of Single-Edged knife sharpening. 1. Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. You will of course need the stone (I think a new12" Halls is going for just over $100, much cheaper are the finds on ebay), and you will trash a small and cheap diamond hone in the process of putting a bit of a partial radius on one edge. Japanese-style knives are more about precision and exactness. We are here to offer you hard-to-find knives from Top Japanese brands and supply them direct from Japan at affordable prices. The high carbon stainless steel blades do not discolour or stain, and maintain a sharp edge for a reasonable time. Here, we wanted to show you the most popular, best-selling knives from our huge product range. For better sharpening you knives, we recommend you to use a Sharpening Guide. - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new window or tab, VINTAGE Japanese Sakai Takohiki sashimi chefs knife kitchen cookware outdoor, See terms and apply now for Afterpay - opens in a new window or tab, Used J.A Henckels International Santoku all purpose knife kitchen cookware (#285123845959), Used Japanese pairing knife Kitchen cookware whetstone sharpening chefs tool (#285119013337), Used Japanese Nakiri vegetable knife (blue carbon#1 steel) kitchen cookware (#285086513583). Some like Damascus knives because of the aesthetic value for their gift, collection and cooking before people. Of course, please be noted that it is sometimes impossible if the issued knife has a large chip and damage or if the blade was seriously bent. Enter your search keyword . Located in Seki City, the Japanese knife making capital, we are a specialized online retailer of high-end, high quality Japanese outdoor knives, hunting knives and folding knives. On stainless though it will invariably lead to a wire edge. The following table is the list of all the sushi and sashimi knives. Compact, good handling of Petty knife is suitable design for peeling fruits, preparing various kinds of foods and precise works. For standard cooking, a set of Gyuto(Chef Knife), Sujihiki(Slicer) and Petty is recommended. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. 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. If it's a very finely polished one, you may use it on soft carbon steel. There are lots of Japanese knives with Western-style handles or blades or both, pretty much any maker in Japan has several knives in Western-style and vice versa, most of all the major knife manufacturers in Europe and US make several Japanese influenced knives. Car & Truck Safety & Security Accessories, Japanese Chef's Kitchen Knife NAKIRI HOCHO Vintage / from Japan 150/277mm SB619. Originally, all Japanese kitchen knives Hocho clearly show their relation to the Samurai sword. We recommend to sharpen your knife with waterstones for better sharpening, not with a grinding rod. Please don't roast the blade over the fire. It was quite expensive. US$15 for Europe and other Countries in the world. Great Savings & Free Delivery / Collection on many items Buy chefs knifes products and get the best deals at the lowest prices on eBay! The Hocho is considered the most important tool for professional and amateur cooks, and a Japanese proverb says "The Hocho is the soul of the cook". Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. Gingami No.3(Gin-san) Fine Japanese Steel Company Hitachis special stainless steel which makes similar sharpness, edge retention as Carbon Steel. It works quite well. Entdecke Vintage Dexter Southbridge Mass Fillet Knife in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! Please refer to the attached picture. I've seen many folks run at an obscenely obtuse angle and then I show them, on a flat surface the angle where their cutting edge really makes contact. The razorsharp cut doesnt crush the cells, the juice is retained, and the natural flavour of the foods comes into its own. Cookies and similar technologies are used to improve your experience, to do things like: Without these technologies, things like personalized recommendations, your account preferences, or localisation may not work correctly. Japanese Chef's Kitchen Knife DEBA Vintage HEAVY OLD from Japan 177/320mm SB047. The Sujihiki is suitable design for the slicing tasks. In Japan, a lot of types of Western style knives are manufactured from Meiji-era, 19th century. 10 degrees between the surface of the blade and whetstone would be recommended if you cut only soft things. This is one of the harder steels to sharpen by hand. Ease of re-sharpening, good durability and rust resistance, and reasonable price range. $35.00. (1) wash the knife clean after every use. 173.54, 216.92 Its history goes back to the Edo era in Sakai, Japan. (20% off), Sale Price 271.15 And we talked with a small number of existing traditional Matsagi Masters. With trust, drawing up drawings, training knives, legendary knives revived to the present age. Works great and has a white slip strip to make for easy use and prevents you from scratching or gouging your stones. Anyway, the daily small maintenance is the most important for your lovely knives. We stock a wide selection of knives from leading Japanese knife producers, including Hattori, Takeshi Saji, Mcusta and Moki. 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. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. Especially most of Japanese traditional style knives are made of carbon steel, that is very sharp but easy to get rust. 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