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Dieter Schmid - Fine Tools Georg-Wilhelm-Str. 7 A - 10711 Berlin Tel ++49 30 342 1757 - Fax ++49 30 342 1764 Website: www.fine-tools.com

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Japanese Vegetable Knives: Nakiri, Kakugata, Usuba Japanese Chopping Knives: Deba

The Nakiri and Kakugata are sharpened on both sides. These knives are made of triple-layered or multi-layered steel. Have a look to our knives made of Damascene steel with 10 layers and more, one of it stainless. You will find you can cut or dice vegetables with ease and accuracy using these knives. The Usuba is sharpened on one side and made of double-layered steel. Usuba Hochos are heavier than Nakiri Hochos and prefered by professional cooks. The Japanese Chopping Knives Deba is made of two layers of steel and sharpened on one side, usually the right side. We carry a few chopping knives for lefthanders, they are sharpened on the left side. These chopping knives are for chopping herbs and carving meat and poultry. The blade is thick and heavy, and bevelled on one side only. Hard carbon steel and toughened iron have been forge-welded. The polished side of the cutting edge of steel is hollow ground to make the use of hone and strop easier. One knife comes with Damascus blade.

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	Nakiri hocho An asthetically pleasing traditional knife with a forged surface. Sharpened on both sides Manufacturer: Fujitora Blade length 165 mm Blade thickness 2 mm Order nr. 309221 Price € 44.50
	Nakiri hocho Vegetable knife with the Tokyo shape with a forged surface. Sharpened on both sides Manufacturer: Fujitora Blade length 165 mm Blade thickness 2 mm Order nr. 309222 Price € 44.50
	Nakiri hocho Traditional vegetable knife with polished blade. Sharpened on both sides Manufacturer: Fujitora Blade length 165 mm Blade thickness 2 mm Order nr. 309226 Price € 44.50
	Nakiri hocho Japanese vegetable knife with Western style Pakkawood handle. The material of two outer layers is alloyed to make it stainless. Thus the likelihood of rusting is restricted to the narrow line of cutting steel visible. The hard central cutting layer continues to be made of hard carbon steel, which is not stainless. Sharpened on both sides Manufacturer: Hidemune Blade length 165 mm Blade thickness 1.8 mm Order nr. 312089 Price € 47.50
	Usuba Hocho A heavy knife with two layers of steel, sharpened on the right side only - for righthanders. Professionals choise! Manufacturer: Fujitora Blade length 165 mm Blade thickness 3.5 mm Order nr. 309218 Price € 79.50 The same knife for lefthanders, sharpened on the left side only. Order nr. 309218L Price € 98.00

Click images for enlargements!	Kakugata Hocho with dark forged surface and cedar handle, sharpened on both sides. Manufacturer: Hirotomo Blade length 150 mm Blade thickness 2 mm Order nr. 309250 Price € 48.80 Blade length 165 mm Blade thickness 2 mm Order nr. 309251 Price € 51.50

	Kakugata Hocho Kakugata Hocho with Pearskin Pattern. The special etching technique used on the blade's surface produces the desired "pear skin" pattern; an interesting and unusual effect. Sharpened on both sides Manufacturer: Hirotomo Blade length 165 mm Blade thickness 2 mm Handle: Cedar Order nr. 309271 Price € 58.00 Same pattern on All-purpose knife

	Suminagashi Kakugata Hocho Damascus steel with 10 layers, sharpened on both sides. Manufacturer: Hirotomo Blade length 165 mm Blade thickness 2 mm Order nr. 309260 Price € 67.90

	Nakiri Hocho A vegetable knife with a European handle and the tang all the way through it. Core made of stainless Cobalt Alloy Steel with 36 layers of stainless damascene steel (16 layers each side). Sharpened on both sides Manufacturer: Fujitora Blade length 160 mm Blade thickness 2 mm Order nr. 309200 Price € 110.00
	Nakiri Hocho Damascus steel with traditional wooden handle Sharpened on both sides Manufacturer: Shirasagi Sumikasumi Blade length 165 mm Blade thickness 2 mm Order nr. 312084 Price € 165.00 All knives of this Damascus steel series

	Mini Deba Hocho Chopping knife with thick blade and traditional handle. Sharpened on the right side, for righthanders. Manufacturer: Hirotomo Blade length 105 mm Blade thickness 4 mm Handle: Cedarwood Size comparison Order nr. 309275 Price € 39.90

	Deba Hocho Chopping knife with thick blade and traditional handle. Sharpened on the right side, for righthanders. Manufacturer: Fujitora Blade length 165 mm Blade thickness 7 - 8 mm Order nr. 309215 Price € 75.00 The same knife for lefthanders, sharpened on the left side only. Order nr. 309215L Price € 95.00

	Deba Hocho Chopping knife with thick blade and traditional handle. Sharpened on the right side, for righthanders. Manufacturer: Hirotomo Blade length 150 mm Blade thickness 7 mm Handle: Hinokiwood Order nr. 309277 Price € 75.00 Blade length 180 mm Blade thickness 7 mm Handle: Hinokiwood Order nr. 309279 Price € 92.00

	Deba Hocho Chopping knife with blade made of Damascus steel Sharpened on on right side Manufacturer: Shirasagi Sumikasumi Blade length 165 mm Blade thickness 9 mm Order nr. 312080 Price € 229.00 All knives of this Damascus steel series