sushi knives
Japanese fish cutters
Sushi knives are Japanese kitchen knives designed for preparing sushi and sashimi, characterized by single-beveled edges that create exceptionally clean cuts through raw fish.
The category includes several specialized types: the yanagiba for slicing fish, the deba for filleting, and the usuba for vegetables.
A good sushi knife can cost hundreds of dollars.
Stone for sharpening blades
- honingGradual sharpening or refining
- stropLeather sharpening strip
- edgeBoundary or sharpness
- bevelSloped edge or cut
angle · grindstone · abrasive · sharpen · polish · diamond · ceramic · grit
Shaping heated metal; faking documents
- temperingControlled heating and cooling
- tangSharp, biting flavor
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
- polishingSmoothing by friction
smithing · quenching · whetstone · artisan · bespoke · tradition · steel · handle
Japanese culinary professional
- kaisekiRefined Japanese multi-course cuisine
- omakaseDiner yields to chef
- apprenticeshipLearning trade through employment
- hierarchyRanked authority structure
mastery · dedication · ceremony · ritual · respect · lineage
santoku
Japanese multipurpose kitchen blade
- pettyOf little importance
whetstone
Stone for sharpening blades
bevel · angle · grindstone · abrasive · sharpen · polish · diamond · ceramic · grit · flattening
forging
Shaping heated metal; faking documents
polishing · smithing · quenching · whetstone · artisan · bespoke · tradition · steel · handle · workmanship
itamae
Japanese culinary professional
- kaisekiRefined Japanese multi-course cuisine
- omakaseDiner yields to chef
- apprenticeshipLearning trade through employment
hierarchy · mastery · dedication · ceremony · ritual · respect · lineage
filleting
Cutting meat from bones
sushi knivesboning knives
Blades for deboning meat
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