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Type d'Ébavurage Analysis

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Double Ébavurage (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 (Couteau polyvalent traditionnel)

Bunka

Description

Le Bunka est un couteau polyvalent traditionnel proche du Santoku, doté d'une pointe 'tanto inversée' agressive. Cette pointe pointue facilite le travail minutieux sur la planche.

Idéal Pour

✓ Hacher les légumes
✓ Trancher la viande
✓ Émincer les oignons
✓ Coupes précises avec la pointe

Caractéristiques de la Lame

  • Double biseau (Ryoba) avec un profil plat adapté au hachage vertical.
  • Caractérisé par la pointe tanto inversée pour les détails.
  • Longueur de lame standard de 160 mm à 190 mm.
  • Lame haute permettant de ramasser facilement les ingrédients hachés.

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.

Régions Célèbres

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