sushi knife
Raw fish blade
A sushi knife is a Japanese kitchen knife designed for preparing sushi and sashimi, characterized by a single-beveled edge that allows extremely thin, clean cuts through raw fish.
The blade is typically long and narrow.
Common types include the yanagiba (willow blade) and deba.
A good sushi knife can slice fish so cleanly it doesn't tear the flesh.
Thinly sliced raw fish
- nigiriHand-formed rice with topping
- makiRolled sushi in seaweed
- hamachiJapanese amberjack served raw
- sakePurpose or interest
fugu · tako · omakase · itamae · fish market · freshness · presentation · plating
Stone for sharpening blades
- honingGradual sharpening or refining
- stroppingSharpening on leather
- sharpeningMaking more cutting
- grindingMolar action sometimes
polishing · water stone · grit · angle · rust prevention · oiling · conditioning · rehandling
Cutting into portions
- filletingCutting meat from bones
- deboningRemoving skeletal structure
- portioningDividing into shares
- skinningRemoving outer covering
scaling · trimming · finesse · dexterity · control · accuracy · delicacy · meticulous
Japanese multipurpose kitchen blade
bolster · bevel · carbon steel · stainless · tempered · razor-sharp · keenness
Shaping heated metal; faking documents
- temperingControlled heating and cooling
- quenchingRapid cooling process
- hammeringStriking repeatedly with force
- laminationBonding sheets together
blacksmith · knifemaker · artisan · handmade · heritage · tradition · apprenticeship · master craftsman
sashimi
Thinly sliced raw fish
sake · fugu · tako · omakase · itamae · fish market · freshness · presentation · plating
whetstone
Stone for sharpening blades
- honingGradual sharpening or refining
- stroppingSharpening on leather
- sharpeningMaking more cutting
grinding · polishing · water stone · grit · angle · rust prevention · oiling · conditioning · rehandling · repair
slicing
Cutting into portions
- filletingCutting meat from bones
- deboningRemoving skeletal structure
- portioningDividing into shares
skinning · scaling · trimming · finesse · dexterity · control · accuracy · delicacy · meticulous · craftsmanship
santoku
Japanese multipurpose kitchen blade
heel · bolster · bevel · carbon steel · stainless · tempered · razor-sharp · keenness
forging
Shaping heated metal; faking documents
- temperingControlled heating and cooling
- quenchingRapid cooling process
- hammeringStriking repeatedly with force
lamination · blacksmith · knifemaker · artisan · handmade · heritage · tradition · apprenticeship · master craftsman
- Asian kitchenwarewok, rice cooker, bamboo mat, steamer basket, rice paddle
- Japanese knivessantoku
- sushinigiri, sashimi, maki, temaki, rolls
sushi knifecleaver
Broad-bladed cutting tool
meat cleaver · hatchet · butcher knife · machete · Chinese cleaver
sushi knifecarving knife
Blade for slicing roasts
boning knife · steak knife · bread knife · paring knife · chef's knife