Bevel Type Analysis
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.
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Kawashiri Cutlery & Tools
Kawashiri Hamono (川尻刃物)
Description
Kawashiri has been a blacksmithing town since the late Muromachi period and flourished during the Edo period. They are known for highly durable double-bevel kitchen knives and heavy agricultural tools like hatchets and axes.
Best For
✓ Agricultural tasks
✓ Woodcutting
✓ Heavy duty prep
✓ General utility
Blade Characteristics
- Nokaji (field blacksmithing) techniques for making daily necessities.
- Traditional forging methods for saws using Yasugi steel.
- Focus on extreme durability for Kyushu's dense mountain foliage.
- Robust double-bevel construction.
Famous Regions
This cutlery type is famously forged and crafted in: