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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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Petty (Cuchillo Pelador)

Peti

Descripción

La palabra 'Petty' proviene del francés 'petit' (pequeño). Es un pequeño cuchillo utilitario de doble bisel. Perfecto para pelar y realizar trabajos delicados a mano alzada donde un cuchillo de chef grande resultaría incómodo.

Ideal Para

✓ Pelar fruta
✓ Tallar fruta/verdura
✓ Filetear ajo
✓ Quitar grasa sobrante

Características de la Hoja

  • Doble bisel (Ryoba) con una forma estrecha y puntiaguda.
  • La longitud de la hoja suele ir de los 90 mm a los 150 mm.
  • Extremadamente ligero y fácil de controlar con las yemas de los dedos.
  • Perfil de hoja muy fino para cortes limpios y sin fricción.

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