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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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Nakiri (Cuchillo para Verduras)

Nakiri

Descripción

Nakiri significa 'cortador de hojas'. Es un cuchillo de verduras tradicional japonés de perfil rectangular y filo recto. A diferencia del Usuba profesional, el Nakiri tiene doble bisel, lo que facilita cortes rectos para cocineros domésticos.

Ideal Para

✓ Picar verduras de hoja
✓ Corte en juliana
✓ Pelar tubérculos
✓ Picar hierbas

Características de la Hoja

  • Doble bisel (Ryoba) con un filo recto y plano.
  • Forma rectangular de la hoja, sin punta afilada.
  • Longitud de la hoja típicamente de 150 mm a 180 mm.
  • Grosor de hoja extremadamente delgado que evita romper raíces firmes al cortar.

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