Mochikiri | Rice Cake Slicer

Mochikiri | Rice Cake Slicer

By Ramon Elzinga

Origin Japan   Year/Era:  Unknown   Blade Width  210-360 mm   Purpose   Also known as "Rice Cake Slicer," the Mochikiri knife, from its name, is...

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Sakekiri | Salmon Slicer

Sakekiri | Salmon Slicer

By Ramon Elzinga

Origin Japan   Year/Era:  Unknown   Blade Width  50-60mm   Purpose  The Sakekiri Knife is a single bevel knife initially created to slice thick bones...

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Sobakiri | Noodle Slicer

Sobakiri | Noodle Slicer

By Ramon Elzinga

Origin Japan Year/Era:  Unknown Blade Length  270-330mm Purpose  The Sobakiri knife is also called "Menkiri" or "Udon Kiri" and is best used to cut noodles. These...

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Unagisaki | Eel Fillet Knife

Unagisaki | Eel Fillet Knife

By Ramon Elzinga

Origin Japan. Nagoya, Osaka, and Kyoto    Blade Width  36mm – 39mm    Purpose: As a single-beveled kitchen tool, Unagisaki is the ideal Japanese knife...

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Fuguhiki | Puffer Fish Slicer

Fuguhiki | Puffer Fish Slicer

By Ramon Elzinga

Origin Japan   Year/Era Unknown   Blade Width  Approximately 29mm    Purpose: Like a Yanagiba knife, Fuguhiki comes with a narrower height and thinner ground...

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