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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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Honesuki (Cuchillo deshuesador de aves)

Honesuki

Descripción

El Honesuki es un cuchillo deshuesador japonés rígido y de hoja triangular, diseñado para aves y carne. A diferencia de los deshuesadores occidentales flexibles, su rigidez permite raspar la carne directamente del hueso.

Ideal Para

✓ Deshuesar aves enteras
✓ Separar articulaciones
✓ Limpiar nervios y grasa de la carne
✓ Limpiar pescados pequeños

Características de la Hoja

  • Lomo grueso y rígido (3-4 mm) para evitar flexión.
  • Perfil triangular con punta afilada para raspar con precisión.
  • Suele presentar un doble bisel asimétrico (relación 90/10).
  • No debe usarse para cortar huesos gruesos y duros.

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