But the quality of steel used is often higher, and more processes and work are required for its structure than Kasumi knives. Keep in mind softer steel does not always mean inferior steel. Do you like to try that for razor-sharpness ? For less resistance when the knife goes interrupt the cuttings, you may only feel that sharpness is good if you use an very acute-angle blade. For general cooking, especially cutting raw fish and making sushi. 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. I'm using a Frederick dicks honing steel. Good Stainless steel blade kitchen knives make good rust resistance, easy maintenance, good sharpness, edge retention and ease of re-sharpening. Original Price 141.17 These blades are particularly suitable for the gentle preparation of foods but they are prone to oxidation, which means rust. 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. This time, we do not explain about the materials in the chart, but the frequently-heard expression dedicated for kitchen knives as follows. Great Savings & Free Delivery / Collection on many items Buy chefs knifes products and get the best deals at the lowest prices on eBay! We often recommend Molybdenum Steel Kitchen knives for first users and beginning users of Japanese knives because of its characteristics. Itis intended to combine the best attributes of carbon steel and ordinary stainless steel. However, I noticed a discoloration on the blade this morning. Production Area. 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. Original Price 129.07 Does thatlook toreally expend much time and effort compared to the benefit? I'm not sure I like it, it doesn't seem to do very much too easily. Cobalt added Special high Carbon Stainless Steel, often be called as Cobalt Steel. Update your shipping location. - 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). 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). Since they cannot be mass-produced. It also maintains an edge longer than other lower-carbon steel formulae. Probably an F Dick Multicut like this right? 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. Refresh your browser window to try again. The Sujihiki is suitable design for the slicing tasks. Especially works of TAMAHAGANE and ANCIENT CARBON STEEL FORGING are precious. 83.78, 119.68 http://www.hocho-knife.com/masamoto-honkasumi-tamashiro-steel/, http://www.hocho-knife.com/sakai-takayuki-kasumi/, Tojiro Japanese-Style Shirogami White Steel, Masamoto Honkasumi Gyokuhaku-ko (white Steel), Sakai Takayuki Chef-Series Gingami No.3 Steel, Sabun Honyaki Gyokuhaku-ko (White Steel) [with Saya], Sakai Kikumori Supreme Shiroko (White steel), Kanetsune KC-500 White Steel 11-Layer Damascus, Sakai Takayuki Ginryu Dragon Premium Honyaki, Sakai Takayuki Honyaki Water Quench Aogami 2 Steel, Kanetsune KC-400 White Steel 11-Layer Damascus, Goh Umanosuke Yoshihiro Suminagashi G3SN-L, Masamoto Honkasumi Gyokuhaku-ko (Buffalo Tsuba), Sabun POWDER PRO 100 Powdered High Speed Steel, Sakai Takayuki Homura Premium (Aogami 2 steel), Kanetsune KC-920 Aogami No.2 Steel Hammered, Sakai Takayuki 33-Layer VG10 Damascus Hammered, Iseya I-series 33 Layer VG-10 Damascus Hammered, Yoshimi Kato 63 Layer VG10 Black Damascus PW, (containing Western & Japanese Style different knives). We recommend to sharpen your knife with waterstones for better sharpening, not with a grinding rod. The wave linesarecalled hamon, boundary lines between the core and sandwich layers on both side of the knife. Japanese Chef's Kitchen Knife DEBA Vintage hocho OLD from Japan 180/310mm PC496. Generally, many of middle and high class Japanese kitchen knives clearly show their relation to the Samurai sword. The hongasumi knives are made in the same way as Kasumi knives. That realizes better durability or chip-resistance. Thick and Heavier blade of Deba has good durable edge, suitable for cutting a Fish, a Chicken, also for filleting tasks. Premium quality Japanese Chef's Knives. It works quite well. ** 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. ZDP 189Extremely high carbon and chromium content --- Carbon: 3%, Chromium: 20.0%,Tungsten: 1.50%, Vanadium: .10%,Molybdenum: 1.30%. (40% off). If it has gotten rusted, please try the following. Sushi and Sashimi knives are extremely sharp and made for a specific task so that they require very specific instructions. Thank you for your continued support, we look forward to serving you soon! Find great deals on eBay for vintage japanese chef knife. * Hard steel core is generally easier to be chipped, thats why the sandwich structurecanbea good solution. They successfully make difference beyond your expectation. To further insure that no residue remains, it is recommended that you pull a clean towel through the guide rail after rinsing. "Sujihiki" or Slicer (or Carving knife, depending on the purpose and detailed shape) has narrower and longer blade. 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. The Sakai knives industry started in the 16th century mainly for guns and swords during the Sengoku period(period of warring states in Japan). I just thought if there was a bargain knife out there I should look for one some time in the next few months . (3) Finally, warp the blade in a newspaper for storing the knife. A Sashimi Knife, for cutting and filleting fish or ham with a pull stroke. Blade Structure6. After using, I washed the knife, dried with a paper towel, and let it air dry until this morning. 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. The light wooden handles, the well-balanced design and the extraordinary sharpness make using Hocho a remarkable experience. Truly, each one of the Knife Makers and Craftsmen has their own distinct knife making philosophy and knife characteristics. Nothing that great mind you. VG-10 One of most popular and high ranked Japanese Stainless Steel for sharpness, edge retention and durability. The benefit of the sandwiching structure is to strike a balance both the harder & sharperedge and better durability of the entire blade. Picked-up Items. 12~15 degrees would be recommended if you cut some hard materials. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. The Usuba has athin & straight blade for clean cutting on the chopping board; paper-thin slices are no problem, even with ripe tomatoes. Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. (General household all-purpose kitchen knives have sometimes been sharpened at about 25~30 degrees.). The blade ofJapanese traditional-type kitchen knives is almost made of an iron or carbon steel, not stainless one. Learn more. http://www.knifemerchant.com/product.asp?productID=1403. We deeply respect all of the knife makers and craftsmen that we work with and, of course, each one of our fine Japanese knives. For professional use tocooking sushi / sashimi,these seriesare recommended. 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 Kasumi knives are less expensive than Honyaki knives and are easier to use and sharpen. The "Deba" is designed for cutting fish and light mincing. Easy to sharpen, even high hardness. Copyright 2023 JapaneseKnifeDirect.Com, R-2 (SG-II) Powdered High Speed Tool Steel. We will introduce these new items on this page, so that you will not miss your favorite items. 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. Gyuto is one of the most versatile blade type, suitable design for cutting, slicing meats, vegetables and fishes. We thinkthey areexcellent materials for a sharp knife. In Japan, a lot of types of Western style knives are manufactured from Meiji-era, 19th century. When you need more information and want to order the one, please do not hesitate to, Sushi and Sashimi Knives (Japanese Chef Knife). This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. $33.00 . Long and Narrower blade is suitable for slicing tasks. 90 likes. Please enjoy the essence of that masterpiece. Blue Paper Steel (Aogami or Aoko) series,one of the hardest materials, recommended for skillful sushi chef. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Blue Paper Steel(Aogami) Hitachi high carbon steel, specifically developed for tools and knives. We are here to offer you hard-to-find knives from Top Japanese brands and supply them direct from Japan at affordable prices. It is flat on both sides . Lets watch the following video that teaches you plainly the right method of Single-Edged knife sharpening. VINTAGE Japanese Sakai Takohiki sashimi chefs knife kitchen cookware outdoor Condition: Used "This is an unretored item." Time left: 6d 22h | Monday, 02:05 am Starting bid: AU $1.00 [ 0 bids ] Bid amount Enter AU $1.00 or more Place bid Postage: May not post to United States. JapaneseKnifeDirect.Com (JKD) was established in 2001 as the direct internet sales division of The Kencrest Corporation. Chef Knife Roll Carry Bag Knife Storage Case Kitchen Portable Storage 22 Pockets. Thank you for reading this article, All the Hocho-Knife Staff, Get the latest updates on new products and upcoming sales. camellia oil) to prevent oxidation. Echizen Blacksmith, Takeshi Saji is the leading knife maker in Takefu City, another famous Japanese cutlery center. (50% off), Sale Price 77.44 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. But, some dont know how to rightly sharpen a Single-Edged knife where the edge has unfortunately gotten chipped, bent and rusted. Many of the vintage MAC knives are from the "Original" series. Such a knife has just aesthetic value without the above benefit of the sandwich structure. View cart for details. Do you think it is really true?? Ease of re-sharpening, good durability and rust resistance, and reasonable price range. How to use Sushi Knives7. 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. Were pleased to introduce the Steel Qualities for Traditional Japanese Knives as follows. Original Price 216.92 eBay Money Back Guarantee. Three weeks ago I bought very old bonning knife $1.00 ( carbon steel )and restored the handle over a week and sharpened it . It get easy to for you use the stone soon. Want to know more? 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. 77.44, 129.07 Types of Kitchen Knives4. It has very good edge holding, very high working 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. Originally, many Japanese kitchen knives clearly show their relation to the Samurai sword. The following table is the list of all the sushi and sashimi knives. from 52.79, from 87.98 A Japanese knife is lighter, holds its edge longer, and its edge is cut differently than its counterpart. JavaScript is disabled. I am not sure what is it. US$15 for Europe and other Countries in the world. Qualifying purchases could enjoy no Interest if paid in full in 6 months on purchases of $99+. Dont worry about it. Anyway, the daily small maintenance is the most important for your lovely knives. Subscribe to our newsletter and always be the first to hear about what is happening. One of theapplied approachof the multi-layer blades eventually leads to a Damascus pattern. Due to increasing demand and expansion of our product lines, we decided to separate the website into two specific sites: JapaneseKnifeDirect.com (JKD) for Outdoor Sports and Hunting knives and JapaneseChefsKnife.com (JCK) for Japanese Chef's knives. Please refer to the article of "what angle I should sharpen the knife at?". For better sharpening you knives, we recommend you to use a Sharpening Guide. Used in high end tools and low/mid class kitchen knives. Description Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Thank you very much for both your answers. Every knife fan appreciates the high quality of Japanese knives, which are backed by a long history and the traditions of Samurai swordmaking. In general, it may often be understood that more acute angle provides a better sharpness. Western-style knives in Japan were developed to meet the needs of Japanese chefs preparing non-Japanese cuisine. 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. Slim blade in the shape of a willow leaf or Katana (sword). I'm not sure I know how to use it best ,but I watched Julia Child do it on a YouTube video. It is likely to get rust on the blade made of steel if you do not care for it. 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. The name "Funayuki" or "Going on a boat" in Japanese. "Ryo" is the both side, and "ba" is the edge of blade. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. The high carbon stainless steel blades do not discolour or stain, and maintain a sharp edge for a reasonable time. IronLucky (511) $67.93 In order to give you the best experience, we use cookies and similar technologies for performance, analytics, personalization, advertising, and to help our site function. (20% off), Sale Price 271.15 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. Wide blade for good guidance along the finger knuckles. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. 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. $19.99 shipping. Especially for preparing fresh, good&beautiful shape of raw fishes (sashimi). Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. 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. Sweden Stainless Steel The Pure Stainless Steel material from Sweden. (1) wash the knife clean after every use. The Ultimate Line of Knives from the Veteran Craftsman, Ichiro Hattori, who is esteemed for his 'never compromise' character and fine craftsmanship. Therefore, such a multi-layer structure can not simply be said no meaning from a view of strength and durability. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. These Yasuki Special Steels (YSS), named after their place of origin, are produced from iron sand, the same material that was used to make the legendary Samurai swords. Very popular knife steel for high end Japanese cutlery and especially with Honyaki type blades. Is the honkasumi gyuto made of a mono steel or clad knife and what is the hardness of the steel?. Therefore Damascus knives are much recommendedas a gift as well as just for better cooking experience. Generally the Hagane is White steel(Shirogami) or Blue steel(Aogami). 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 causes degrade its sharpness badly. 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. 271.15, 542.30 As for Ebay strategies I'm a cutthroat , if I really want it . With the classic Japanese design, precision machining and high-quality craftsmanship states the Mcusta's brand philosophy. 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. 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. If you often cut and slice (fillet) fishes, meats, hams etc, Sujihiki is the best choice for your needs. The back of the blade can be used to chop thin bones. 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 with super hard blades for razor sharpness. Angle of the cutting edge (at the edge point) does not affect the ability to cut things. The guide is designed to help maintain the correct angle for sharpening knives when sharpening with a whetstone. From a view of strength and durability, such a multi-layer structure as Damascus can not simply be said no meaning. Select country . 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! Free shipping for many products! Most knife manufacturers have both the Japanese-style knives and Western-style knives. (use the cleanser as explained in the above if you have time) (2) wipe the surface of the knife with dry tissue paper, after pouring the boiling water over the blade (3) wipe off its surface with a little bit cooking oil by tissue paper. Our mission is to bring you fine Japanese knives at prices lower than Japanese retail, direct from Japan. 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 see, I have mostly carbon steel. Very good edge holding, very high working hardness. You can getonly one designof the blade in the world. A forum community dedicated to Professional Chefs. Made by Takefu steel company. 2. It is said that around 90% of the professional Japanese-style-food chefs in Japan use the knives made in Sakai. Please refer to the attached picture. 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. , but the sharpness is excellent with less-likely chipping. Enter your search keyword . Due to increasing demand and expansion of our . See terms. The chart such asthe chart belowseems popular, and you may get numeric material information. Oops! On stainless though it will invariably lead to a wire edge. Parts of Japanese Sushi Knife3. 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. or Best Offer. (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 Japanese steel is a premium grade of steel that boasts extremely high carbon content. 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. FYI, the core is sometimes not a simple high carbon steel but VG-10 or SG-2 and so on. Get the item you ordered or your money back. Achieves very high hardness. 70.58, 141.17 Japanese Chef's Kitchen Knife NAKIRI HOCHO Vintage / from Japan 165/303mm SB627. Gingami No.3 often be used for Japanese Traditional Style knives. In the high-end series for professional use, the Japanese-style kitchen knives are generally said still have better sharpness than the Western-style ones because of the better combination of production method, structure and materials, and are indispensable existence in the Japanese-style dish which requires delicate handling and razor-sharpness for especially slicing raw fish for Sashimi and Sushi in which a cutting end surface divides superiority or inferiority. 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 © 2008-2023 Japanese Cutlery Pro Shop. Sale Price from 52.79 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 Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Please try it. (3) put a cork in the water. (50% off), Sale Price 173.54 Do either of you restore knives? 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. Shop with confidence. 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. Why newspaper? Any honing rod steel or ceramic will destroy edges if used at too obtuse an angle. Stainless steel is an alloy of iron, approximately 10~15% chromium, possibly nickel, and molybdenum, with only a small amount of carbon. Kiyoshi Kato Nickel Damascus Kitchen Knife. 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. Nowadays stainless steel is often used for Japanese kitchen knives, and multi-layer laminated blade construction is used in more expensive blades to add corrosion resistance while maintaining strength and durability. Is it a defect?. Using any hone riding the precise angle is not going to happen, it is the goal. For example in cars the Porsche 928 or Mercedes 300 E from the early 80's & 90's are bargains . Beforediscussion ofDamascus, we have to start from the benefit of multi-layer blades. 1. Because ink on the newspaper contains some oil to prevent from rust. Original Price 119.68 ***Be careful that there exist bladeswhich have damascus pattern to the end of the cutting edge. . You have to take the written copy with a grain of salt (or sometimes with enough sodium to make doctors aghast). I am well aware of eBay and have cruised around looking for knives. Refresh your browser window to try again. Works fine on stainless steel and since you are not "stropping" it does not create a wire. $35.00. 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. It's rather large with long channels going down the flat sides for "Fine honing " is anyone familiar with this steal? Especially most of Japanese traditional style knives are made of carbon steel, that is very sharp but easy to get rust. Low grade steel, mainly due to impurities. It was quite expensive. Welcome to Japanese Knife Direct (JKD), supplying you Top Japanese Knife Brands direct from Seki City, the Japanese knife capital. The kniveslook like primitive Japanese swords. Perhaps I need to apply more pressure on the edge, of the steel. . But the material is prone to oxidation or rust. The razorsharp cut doesnt crush the cells, the juice is retained, and the natural flavour of the foods comes into its own. Many sandwich outer layers covering thecenter corerealizethe unique Damascus pattern for each knife. They have a highly pure structure and thus offer the best achievable sharpness for cutting. (1)scrape or wash the knife cleanly with cleanser, and let it dry well by a dried towel. 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. Original Price 290.86 Sushi Knife and Sashimi Knife refers to "Wa-bocho" or the traditional Japanese style kitchen knives in a narrow sense. If you personally like the Damascus pattern very much, we recommend one of the beautiful Damascus knives. Please don't roast the blade over the fire. It is said that around 90% of the professional Japanese-style-food chefs in Japan use the knives made in Sakai. SG-2 (Super Gold No.2) This is more common and popular Powdered High Speed Tool Steel for knife blades. Original Price 2,414.71 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. Earn up to 5x points when you use your eBay Mastercard. A filet knife, a multi-purpose Japanese traditional one. Therefore, they have become more and more popular among beginning users to professional users in this generation. Theinformation about the edge typeis shown in almost all the item pages in theHocho-Knife store. Used mainly in hand tools like axes, hammers and cheap kitchen knives. Works great and has a white slip strip to make for easy use and prevents you from scratching or gouging your stones. 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. what angle I should sharpen the knife at? 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