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Do either of you restore knives? 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. Small all-purpose knife for fruit, peeling and cutting small objects. Used in high end tools and low/mid class kitchen knives. Made by Takefu steel company. Original Price from 87.98 If you need to sterilize your knife, we recommend hot water sterilization. Japanese Chef's Kitchen Knife DEBA Vintage HEAVY OLD from Japan 177/320mm SB047. But the quality of steel used is often higher, and more processes and work are required for its structure than Kasumi knives. Just $10 USD for US, Canada, Australia, Asian countries. In general, it may often be understood that more acute angle provides a better sharpness. Theinformation about the edge typeis shown in almost all the item pages in theHocho-Knife store. Read our Cookie Policy. Using any hone riding the precise angle is not going to happen, it is the goal. 12~15 degrees would be recommended if you cut some hard materials. Recently, a customer asked us for the better way of maintenance of Japanese traditional-type kitchen knife, I used the sushi knife last night to slice vegetables for dinner. 77.44, 129.07 Buy chefs knifes products and get the best deals at the lowest prices on eBay! Skip to main content. Echizen Blacksmith, Takeshi Saji is the leading knife maker in Takefu City, another famous Japanese cutlery center. 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. You can taste speechless cutting performance, great edge retention and easy maintenance (resistance for the rust). I mention this because it seems that a lot of people on this forum prefer the Japanese knives. 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(40% off), Sale Price 218.14 They have beenmade from high carbon steel (hanage) as a Japanese traditional sword (katana) by Honyaki or Kasumi process. Some high-class knives are made of this SG-2, Elite line of Shun and Yaxell GOU series. The following video tell you how to sharpen a knife in English, that will successfully help you. http://www.knifemerchant.com/product.asp?productID=1403. Through this process, the production method of swords was successfully applied to Japanese kitchen knives for excellent sharpness. In addition, Kasumi category has a higher grade, Hon-kasumi orHongasumi. Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. The blades are forged traditionally in multiple layers, with an inner core of hard but brittle steel, forgewelded with a thick layer of soft and more ductile steel sandwiched around the core so that the hard steel is exposed just at the cutting edge. Does thatlook toreally expend much time and effort compared to the benefit? Select PayPal Credit at checkout to have the option to pay over time. (50% off), Sale Price 77.44 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. The light wooden handles, the well-balanced design and the extraordinary sharpness make using Hocho a remarkable experience. It is likely to get rust on the blade made of steel if you do not care for it. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. When held western-style knives have a bit more heft which can be a good thing, depending on your preferences. 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. FYI, for double-edged Western style kitchen knives, about 25~35 degrees is often relatively said good from a view of the balance between sharpness and less-likely chipping. As you know, the lines arenot a kind of defect but necessary lines on 3 Layer Kitchen knife. Is it a defect?. Some like Damascus knives because of the aesthetic value for their gift, collection and cooking before people. Is there something I can apply to the blade after washing? It causes degrade its sharpness badly. Stainless steel is an alloy of iron, approximately 10~15% chromium, possibly nickel, and molybdenum, with only a small amount of carbon. . 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. Japanese Cutlery Pro Store introduces Japanese knives that are gaining worldwide attention globally, and it is born through full cooperation of MUNEMASA Japanese Cutlery Shop, which has overwhelming planning skills with Japanese traditional forging knives in Japan. That is a good question, because there are two basic categories of traditional Japanese knives, Honyaki true-forge and Kasumi mist. The hamon is beautiful andunique one by one knife, made by harmony of two different materials. Do you like to try that for razor-sharpness ? See terms. Using the Hocho, the chef celebrates the art of cutting, which makes the preparation of fine fish and delicate vegetables a feast for the eyes. And on eBay, used knives are always a crap shoot. Especially most of Japanese traditional style knives are made of carbon steel, that is very sharp but easy to get rust. The steel is harder than German steel and has a greater sharpening potential. 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. A lot of Japanese custom makers use it. Recently, a customer asked us, whether is the knife ready to use straight away or needed to be sharpened by myself?Normally, a obtuse angle finishing at the blade edge by a machine in manufacturers (called standard blade finishing (sharpening)) is applied to most of the knives that are stocked and displayed in the store. The carbon steel is easy to oxidation or rust especially when the blade is very new. It was quite expensive. White Paper Steel(Shirogami) Identical to Blue Paper Steel(Aogami) , except for the absence of Cr and W. Its very pure carbon steel. 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. Production Area. Western-style knives originally used a softer steel though they are now much influenced by Japanese-style. Blue Paper Steel (Aogami or Aoko) series,one of the hardest materials, recommended for skillful sushi chef. Since they cannot be mass-produced. "Sujihiki" or Slicer (or Carving knife, depending on the purpose and detailed shape) has narrower and longer blade. 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". Low grade steel, mainly due to impurities. Earn up to 5x points when you use your eBay Mastercard. But the material is prone to oxidation or rust. Double-Edged Knives are generally called "Ryo-ba" in Japanese. 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. Original Price 141.17 $33.00 . The blades are forged traditionally in multiple layers, with an inner core of hard and brittle carbon steel, forgewelded with a thick layer of soft and more ductile iron steel sandwiched around the core so that the hard steel is exposed only at the cutting edge. The high carbon stainless steel blades do not discolour or stain, and maintain a sharp edge for a reasonable time. Great Savings & Free Delivery / Collection on many items Buy chefs knifes products and get the best deals at the lowest prices on eBay! These features make Japanese steel the ideal material for manufacturing high performance cutlery. 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/, Originally, all Japanese kitchen knives Hocho clearly show their relation to the Samurai sword. The shape of these knives has developed solely from their intended purpose, which gives them an aesthetic quality not remotely influenced by fashion trends. The representative Japanese ryo-ba blade is made of hagane in the core sandwiched by soft steel layers from the both side. Sushi Knife and Sashimi Knife refers to "Wa-bocho" or the traditional Japanese style kitchen knives in a narrow sense. I just thought if there was a bargain knife out there I should look for one some time in the next few months . (2)put a thin layer of plant-derived oil on the blade. Like all MAC knives, Original series knives will take and hold a good edge. - 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). Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Find great deals on eBay for vintage japanese chef knife. 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-grade knives with excellent sharpness and hardness are sure to support you successfully. what angle I should sharpen the knife at? Perhaps I need to apply more pressure on the edge, of the steel. Works great and has a white slip strip to make for easy use and prevents you from scratching or gouging your stones. Good Stainless steel blade kitchen knives make good rust resistance, easy maintenance, good sharpness, edge retention and ease of re-sharpening. 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. A customer asked about the wave line on a popular kitchen knife,Hi there,Ive got the knife. FYI, the core is sometimes not a simple high carbon steel but VG-10 or SG-2 and so on. Description Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. © 2008-2023 Japanese Cutlery Pro Shop. Steel Qualities of Kitchen Knives5. Long and Narrower blade is suitable for slicing tasks. 1. The hongasumi knives are made in the same way as Kasumi knives. VG-10 One of most popular and high ranked Japanese Stainless Steel for sharpness, edge retention and durability. Premium quality Japanese Chef's Knives. On stainless though it will invariably lead to a wire edge. Refresh your browser window to try again. 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. 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 The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. The most simple multi-layer bladeshave a three layer structure, made of a hard steel core that is sandwiched by soft (resilient) steel so that the hardcore is exposed only at the cutting edge. How to use Sushi Knives7. What do you think of the vintage or used Mac knifes . Select country . 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Learn more. Kasumi means mist which refers to the hazy appearance of the soft iron body of the blade, as contrasted to the glossy appearance of the carbon steel. Nakamura Koumei Japanese Kitchen Chef Knives 5 Set NK-8602 JAPAN Import Brand New C $48.15 Top Rated Seller Buy It Now kabukicatjapan (18,347) 94.1% Free shipping from Japan 67 sold Sponsored New Listing Damaged Lot of Five Japanese Chef's Kitchen Knives From Japan ST319 Pre-Owned C $133.01 Top Rated Seller or Best Offer charlie_web (1,596) 99.6% Sweden Stainless Steel The Pure Stainless Steel material from Sweden. This means you can grind it to exceptional sharpness, which it retains for a long time. Onedemerit of the Damascus knives isthe cost because ofadditional production process. Only this elaborate procedure ensures an optimum synthesis of breaking strength and ultimate sharpness. With the classic Japanese design, precision machining and high-quality craftsmanship states the Mcusta's brand philosophy. **This is just for double-edged blades. The Ultimate Line of Knives from the Veteran Craftsman, Ichiro Hattori, who is esteemed for his 'never compromise' character and fine craftsmanship. 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. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. 2. Slim blades for intricate tasks, pull or push cuts. Get the premium quality for the great price. Original Price 129.07 Copyright 2023 JapaneseKnifeDirect.Com, R-2 (SG-II) Powdered High Speed Tool Steel. GS I totally agree on your points but as Alex already had a great steel if he only has western knives there is no reason to replace it unless it is damaged. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. 10 degrees between the surface of the blade and whetstone would be recommended if you cut only soft things. The blades are forged traditionally in multiple layers, with an inner core of hard and brittle carbon steel, forgewelded with a thick layer of soft and more ductile iron steel sandwiched around the core so that the hard steel is exposed only at the cutting edge. For example in cars the Porsche 928 or Mercedes 300 E from the early 80's & 90's are bargains . 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). Better use the rough -- split -- side of leather or a fine stone for stropping. (3) put a cork in the water. VG-1 This is good basic and common Japanese Stainless steel which makes high hardness, edge retention, strength and rust resistance. Blending High-precision Technology and Fine Craftsmanship, Mcusta Knives are proudly made in the Japanese Knife Capital, Seki City. 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. This honing steel I bought about six or seven years ago. 1. Such a knife has just aesthetic value without the above benefit of the sandwich structure. For general cooking, a set of Gyuto(Chef Knife), Sujihiki(Slicer) and Petty is recommended. We will introduce these new items on this page, so that you will not miss your favorite items. The representative production areas of Traditional Japanese Kitchen Knives are Sakai (Osaka), Seki (Gifu), Tsubame/Sanjyo (Niigata), Sabae & Takefu (Echizen, Fukui), Miki (Banshu, Hyogo) and Tosa (Kochi). Thick and Heavier blade of Deba has good durable edge, suitable for cutting a Fish, a Chicken, also for filleting tasks. The Yanagibais called "Shobu" andpopular in Western Japan (around Osaka and Kyoto). Parts of Japanese Sushi Knife3. With ingenious ideas and traditional technology, he creates unique, overwhelming powerful knives. There is thought a misunderstanding. As for Ebay strategies I'm a cutthroat , if I really want it . Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. After the Sengoku period, Sakai had to change their industry to kitchen knives from such weapons. You can getonly one designof the blade in the world. Japanese Steel(Nihonko, Hagane, Virgin Carbon Steel) Important steel that has been used to produce knives in Japan since ancient times, providing better sharpness than common stainless steel. After being heated treated, the steel is hammered repeatedly to form the shape of a blade and evenly distribute the carbon and chromium molecules. These categories are defined by the forging method and material used in forging. Please try it. Keep in mind softer steel does not always mean inferior steel. Turning off the personalized advertising setting wont stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalization technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. Please pick up a MOKI knife and experience the legendary craftsmanship. Yellow Paper Steel(Kigami) Better steel compared to SK series, but worse than both, Aogami and Shirogami. Original Price 2,414.71 In Japan, a lot of types of Western style knives are manufactured from Meiji-era, 19th century. Why newspaper? Blade Structure6. Lets watch the following video that teaches you plainly the right method of Single-Edged knife sharpening. Did I wash the knife improperly? Today, Japanese knife makers are engineering new advanced manufacturing processes such as sub-zero tempering and premium trademark-formulated knife steels to produce exceptional Western-style knives. I am well aware of eBay and have cruised around looking for knives. Therefore, they have become more and more popular among beginning users to professional users in this generation. I'm not sure I know how to use it best ,but I watched Julia Child do it on a YouTube video. 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. Were pleased to introduce the Steel Qualities for Traditional Japanese Knives as follows. The representative production areas of Traditional Japanese Kitchen Knives are Sakai (Osaka), Seki (Gifu), Tsubame/Sanjyo (Niigata), Sabae & Takefu (Echizen, Fukui), Miki (Banshu, Hyogo) and Tosa (Kochi). Here, we wanted to show you the most popular, best-selling knives from our huge product range. The premier-grade knives are recommended for skillful chef, not for beginner, we're afraid. (1)scrape or wash the knife cleanly with cleanser, and let it dry well by a dried towel. 90 likes. From a view of strength and durability, such a multi-layer structure as Damascus can not simply be said no meaning. They have a highly pure structure and thus offer the best achievable sharpness for cutting. Please refer to the attached picture. Kiyoshi Kato Nickel Damascus Kitchen Knife. For general cooking, especially cutting raw fish and making sushi, a set of Yanagiba and Deba (and preferably Usuba [or Nakiri]for vegetable) is recommended. 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. Come join the discussion about recipes, prep, kitchens, styles, tips, tricks, reviews, accessories, schools, and more! Subscribe to our newsletter and always be the first to hear about what is happening. Thank you for your continued support, we look forward to serving you soon! $35.00. 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. 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