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Schliffart Analysis

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Beidseitiger Schliff (Ryoba)

Double-bevel (Ryoba) blades are ground symmetrically on both sides. This splits the cutting force evenly, making them intuitive, easy to guide straight down, and highly versatile for home cooks cutting meats, veggies, and general ingredients.

Cutting Mechanics

Single vs Double Bevel Cut Mechanics

Single-Bevel (Kataba)Ingredient (Fish / Daikon)Straight CutPushes Slice Away✓ Clean slices without crushing delicate fibersDouble-Bevel (Ryoba)Ingredient (Meat / Vegetables)Equal Splitting Force✓ Intuitive straight cuts, easy for all home cooks
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Pankiri (Brotmesser)

Pankiri

Beschreibung

Das Pankiri ist das japanische Brotmesser. Typisch ist die lange Klinge mit Wellenschliff, die sich durch harte Krusten sägt, ohne das weiche Innere zu zerdrücken.

Ideal Für

✓ Harte Brotkrusten
✓ Weiche Kuchen
✓ Tomaten schneiden
✓ Sandwiches

Klingeneigenschaften

  • Beidseitiges Profil (Ryoba) mit spitzem Wellenschliff.
  • Klingenlänge liegt meist bei 200 mm bis 270 mm.
  • Spezielle Zahnung, die Krümelbildung minimiert.
  • Meist aus rostfreiem Edelstahl für einfache Reinigung.

Steel Recommendations

For this type of blade, professional makers typically suggest: VG-10, SG2 (Powdered High Speed Steel), or AUS-10 stainless steel for excellent corrosion resistance and robust daily use without chipping.

Bekannte Regionen

This cutlery type is famously forged and crafted in:

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Knife Anatomy

Parts of a Traditional Japanese Knife

Tip (Kissaki)Fine slicing & piercingSpine (Mune)Back ridge of the bladeRidge Line (Shinogi)Cutting Edge (Ha)Primary sharp slicing edgeHeel (Ago)Eye coring & heavy prepNeck / Gap (Machi)Handle-to-blade clearanceCollar (Kakumaki)Buffalo horn / collar bandHandle (E) & TangMagnolia wood + inserted tang