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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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Pankiri (Couteau à Pain)

Pankiri

Description

Le Pankiri est le couteau à pain japonais. Il se caractérise par sa longue lame dotée de dents dentelées, conçue pour scier les croûtes de pain dures ou les biscuits délicats sans écraser la mie.

Idéal Pour

✓ Croûtes de pain dures
✓ Gâteaux moelleux
✓ Trancher les tomates
✓ Sandwichs

Caractéristiques de la Lame

  • Profil double ébavurage (Ryoba) avec dents pointues or arrondies.
  • Longueur de lame standard de 200 mm à 270 mm.
  • Émoulure spéciale limitant la formation de miettes.
  • Généralement en acier inoxydable pour un entretien facile.

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