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Tipo de Bisel Analysis

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Doble Bisel (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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Bunka (Cuchillo tradicional multiusos)

Bunka

Descripción

El Bunka es un cuchillo multiusos tradicional similar al Santoku, diferenciado por su punta de tanto invertida. Esta punta afilada es ideal para incisiones y picado de precisión.

Ideal Para

✓ Picar verduras
✓ Rebanar carne
✓ Picar cebollas
✓ Corte de precisión con la punta

Características de la Hoja

  • Doble bisel (Ryoba) con perfil plano ideal para picar en guillotina.
  • Punta en tanto inverso para trabajos minuciosos.
  • La longitud de la hoja suele ser de 160 mm a 190 mm.
  • Hoja ancha útil para recoger la verdura picada.

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.

Regiones Famosas

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